Top five news of the day: Heavy rains in J&K claim three lives; Gurdwara in Canada vandalised

Heavy rains have devastated Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, where a sudden cloudburst triggered deadly flash floods. At least three lives were lost and many houses swept away, with the Jammu-Srinagar highway completely shut due to landslides. Rescue teams faced extreme weather as they tried to evacuate stranded villagers.

In Maharashtra, the BJP has stepped up its attack on Uddhav Thackeray, who is reportedly trying to patch things up with cousin Raj Thackeray. BJP MLA Nitesh Rane questioned whether Uddhav sought his wife Rashmi’s approval first — fuelling speculation about internal family politics and future alliances in Mumbai.

A Gurdwara in Vancouver, Canada was defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti by suspected Sikh separatists, sparking outrage within the community. Images of “Khalistan Zindabad” and threats to PM Modi were spray-painted across the Ross Street Gurdwara, prompting a police probe. The Khalsa Diwan Society called the incident “divisive” and urged Canadians to unite against extremism.

Here are the top five stories of the evening:
Flash floods slam J&K’s Ramban, highway shut, 3 dead, dozens rescued

At least three people died and over 100 were rescued after a cloudburst hit Seri Bagna village in Ramban district, sweeping away homes and causing landslides. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed as large road sections were washed away, leaving travellers stranded. Authorities said the region suffered “massive damage”, with rescue ops hindered by rough weather. Read full story

‘Did he ask his wife?’: BJP taunts Uddhav over talks with Raj Thackeray

BJP’s Nitesh Rane mocked Uddhav Thackeray’s outreach to his cousin Raj, questioning whether he sought his wife Rashmi Thackeray’s approval first — a dig at her perceived influence in party affairs. The comment came amid speculation of a possible reunion between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS after two decades. Read full story

Gurdwara in Canada vandalised with pro-Khalistan graffiti

A Gurdwara in Vancouver was defaced with “Khalistan Zindabad” slogans and threats against PM Modi, prompting outrage among local Sikh communities. The Khalsa Diwan Society blamed a small group of Sikh separatists for the vandalism at the Ross Street Gurdwara, calling it an attempt to instil fear and division. Images of the graffiti quickly spread on social media, and Vancouver police confirmed an active investigation into the incident. The Society urged Canadians to unite against extremism and preserve communal harmony. Read full story

‘No Kings!’: Anti-Trump protests sweep US on Revolutionary War anniversary

Thousands across US cities marched with slogans like “No Kings” and “Trump must go now”, accusing President Trump of authoritarian tendencies. The rallies coincided with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War and included symbolic acts like upside-down flags, colonial costumes and Tesla showroom pickets. See pics

‘Trans rights are human rights’: UK protests erupt over court ruling

Protesters in London and Edinburgh rallied against the UK Supreme Court’s decision to define ‘woman’ strictly as biological sex under the Equality Act. Demonstrators said the ruling endangers trans people’s rights and safety. Activists vandalised several statues, including that of suffragette Millicent Fawcett, during the unrest. Read full story