LIVE BLOG24 Jul 2026 | 08:28:18 AM ISTRepresentative ImageSynopsisA massive landslide at Dewal in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district has brought traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) to a standstill after debris completely blocked the only operational lane. Authorities have deployed men and machinery to clear the road and urged travellers to check official traffic updates before undertaking any journey on the route.Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been suspended after a massive landslide at Dewal in Udhampur district blocked the only functional lane. Authorities have started road clearance operations and advised commuters to avoid the highway until it is reopened.1 New UpdateTwo BSF personnel killed as jawan opens fire at West Bengal campTwo Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and another was critically injured after a fellow jawan allegedly opened indiscriminate fire inside the force's 71st and 119th Battalion headquarters in West Bengal's Malda district late on Thursday, officials said. The injured personnel has been admitted to a hospital, while the circumstances leading to the firing are under investigation.Fresh landslide near Dewal Bridge blocks NH-44 in J&KA fresh landslide triggered by incessant rainfall has forced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Dewal Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, hours after traffic movement was restored following earlier clearance operations. Authorities have deployed heavy machinery to remove the debris, but officials said it would take time to reopen the highway due to the scale of the landslide.Jammu-Srinagar highway shut after massive landslide in UdhampurTraffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained suspended after a massive landslide in Udhampur district buried the only functional stretch of the road, prompting authorities to launch debris clearance operations and advise commuters to avoid the route until further notice.US imposes 10% tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concernsThe United States has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India as part of a new trade policy targeting countries it says have inadequate measures to prevent forced labour in supply chains. The duty places India among 17 countries assigned the lower tariff band under Washington's new Section 301 measures.NDRF rescues 38 people as flood relief operations continue in Gujarat's NavsariThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 38 people from the Khakhwada area of Gujarat's Navsari district as flood relief and evacuation operations continued amid waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. Rescue teams remain deployed in the affected areas as authorities monitor the flood situation and assist stranded residents.J&K opens Salal Dam gates after heavy rain raises Chenab inflowsAuthorities on Friday opened multiple gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district after continuous rainfall sharply increased water inflows into the Chenab River, prompting a public advisory for people living along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas to remain vigilant.