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Uttar Pradesh state capital Lucknow is witnessing severe flooding after two decades as the water level of the Gomti River continues to rise. Landmark locations across the city, including Hanumant Dham, the Gomti Nagar riverfront, Prayag Sthal, and Faizullaganj, have been partially submerged. At Hanumant Dham, the temple domes, a ride, and nearby vehicles were inundated, prompting authorities to close the area for prayers. The Gomti Nagar riverfront has also been shut for visitors due to the alarming water levels. Lucknow Municipal Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated that the civic body and district administration have deployed over 70 boats, set up temporary and permanent shelter homes, and organised medical camps. SDRF and NDRF teams have been mobilised to evacuate residents who are stranded, while food, medicines, and ration supplies are being delivered by boat to those choosing to remain on upper floors. A round-the-clock control room has been established to respond to distress calls within one to two hours.

Thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers and supporters have launched a march towards Islamabad from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The march follows the failure of government talks aimed at averting protests in the capital, prompting authorities to impose heavy security deployment and bar demonstrations. Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on charges spanning over a hundred cases, which his supporters describe as false and politically motivated. Family members have raised serious allegations regarding his health, alleging denial of medical care, custodial torture, and loss of vision in his right eye. Demonstrators insist the protests will continue unabated until Khan is released.

An India Today special report on 'India First' examines the foiled mid-air attack aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 bound for Tel Aviv. Details from interrogation reports reveal that Omani co-pilot Fiam Al-Hammami planned a Nine Eleven-style attack targeting Ben Gurion International Airport or skyscrapers in Tel Aviv. UAE authorities have officially termed the incident an act of terror. The transcript features testimony from Captain Smith Machchhar, who recounted being struck from behind while the co-pilot was supposedly praying. Despite severe head injuries and blurred vision, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing crew and passengers to overpower the attacker. Experts Wing Commander Sharad Panicker and Dr. Wael Awad analyze severe security oversight, questioning how Oman Air's prior derostering of Hammami for radical ideology was not flagged by Flydubai or Israeli intelligence. Aviation experts highlight transponder squawk codes and insider threat mitigation frameworks to prevent future cockpit hijackings.

Congress party student wing National Students' Union of India staged a symbolic demonstration on Raisina Road towards Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Protesters lay down on the road portraying dead bodies to signify individuals allegedly deleted from voter rolls under the Special Intensive Revision drive. Demonstrators claimed names of thirteen crore voters were purged, accusing authorities of declaring living citizens as deceased. Protesting members demanded the immediate resignation and criminal proceedings against Gyanesh Kumar, also citing media reports regarding internal lack of consultation among election commissioners. Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed multiple layers of barricading near Kerala House and Jantar Mantar to halt the student march.