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The Madras High Court has officially ordered the commencement of trial proceedings in the high-stakes ₹100 crore defamation case filed by cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The suit targets an individual for allegedly making defamatory statements linking the former Indian captain to illegal activities.

In light of escalating protests across Nepal, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a formal advisory, strongly urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the neighboring country and exercise extreme caution until the situation stabilizes.

In response to the Supreme Court’s directive, Anant Ambani’s Vantara initiative has issued a formal statement pledging its complete and transparent cooperation with the newly appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT). The program reiterates that animal welfare remains its “highest priority” amid the ongoing probe into the transfer of elephants.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai led to a devastating landslide in Vikhroli, killing two people and injuring two others. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn of more rain ahead.

A catastrophic cloudburst near Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered flash floods and landslides, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Over 190 people have been evacuated so far, with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami overseeing relief efforts. The Indian Army, NDRF, and ITBP are working tirelessly amid challenging conditions.

A devastating flash flood in Uttarkashi’s Kheer Ganga river has buried the ancient Kalp Kedar Temple under debris, echoing a tragic past when the shrine remained hidden underground for years. The temple, resembling Kedarnath Dham’s architecture, was rediscovered in 1945—only to face destruction once again.

The Indian government has dismissed a viral WhatsApp message claiming that the RBI will stop dispensing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by 2026. The PIB Fact Check unit confirmed that no such directive exists, urging citizens to verify financial news from official sources only.

Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to families of 147 passengers who died in the AI 171 crash, along with 19 ground victims. Tata Sons has pledged an additional Rs 1 crore per victim through a dedicated trust. Legal experts say final payouts could reach Rs 1.5 crore under international…