The state of Punjab is grappling with a severe flood situation, impacting 1,996 villages. The deluge has claimed the lives of over 46 individuals and caused widespread damage to 1.75 lakh hectares of farmland. The water levels of the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers are exceeding the danger levels, forcing thousands to evacuate and seek refuge in relief camps. Rescue operations are being carried out by the NDRF, SDRF, and the army. Prime Minister Modi is planning a visit to the affected areas on Tuesday. In a separate development, the BJP has alleged that Rahul Gandhi is vacationing in Malaysia after his Bihar voter rights yatra, and shared an image as purported proof. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to a BJP worker in Karnataka, S. Vignesh Shishir, in connection with his claim that Rahul Gandhi is a British citizen. Shishir has been asked to present himself on September 9th with supporting documents as per the FEMA guidelines. The AIMIM has declared its support for the India Bloc’s candidate, former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, in the upcoming Vice President election. A workshop for BJP MPs will be held in Parliament today, with PM Modi set to be honored for GST reforms. The FATF has commended the ED’s efforts in a joint investigation with US agencies that exposed a large drug network. Donald Trump is considering a visit to South Korea next month and might meet with Xi Jinping. Peter Navarro’s criticism of India’s purchase of Russian oil has been met with scrutiny on X. A bomb explosion during a cricket match in Pakistan’s Bajaur district resulted in one fatality and several injuries. Liam Livingstone’s impressive innings, scoring 85 runs off 45 balls, including 7 sixes, led Lancashire to the semi-finals of the Vitality Blast.
Punjab Flood Crisis: 46 Fatalities, Extensive Crop Damage; Political Accusations Fly as Rahul Gandhi’s Whereabouts Questioned
