LIVE BLOG27 Jul 2026 | 07:16:19 AM ISTFloods in AssamSynopsisFloods in Assam have claimed 68 lives, according to the latest data released by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). The updated toll comes as the state continues to battle widespread flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains, with relief and rescue efforts underway in the affected areas.Assam's flood-related death toll has climbed to 68, as per the latest DRIMS bulletin, with heavy monsoon rains continuing to affect large parts of the state. Authorities are monitoring the situation as rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit districts.1 New UpdateDMK's Tiruchi Siva moves notice to discuss NEET, student suicides in Rajya SabhaDMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a notice under Rule 267 seeking suspension of the day's business to discuss the plight of medical aspirants, student suicides linked to the NEET examination, and to call for the abolition of the national medical entrance test.Fire breaks out at private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur; no casualtiesA fire broke out at a private hospital on Garh Road in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, prompting a swift response from the fire department. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, and no casualties have been reported, officials said.Jitendra Singh to introduce bill amending anti-cheating law for public examsUnion Minister Jitendra Singh is set to introduce a bill in Parliament on Monday to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, with the government also seeking the House's approval to take up the proposed legislation for consideration and passage during the Monsoon Session.Assam CM distances Keshab Mahanta from daughter's remarks on PM ModiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended minister Keshab Mahanta amid controversy over his daughter's reported remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying parents should not be held responsible for the political views or statements of their adult children and urging people not to burden the minister while he is engaged in flood relief work.Assam flood death toll rises to 68The death toll from floods in Assam has risen to 68, according to the latest bulletin issued by the state's Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), underscoring the continuing human toll of the monsoon deluge.Maharashtra NEET aspirant dies by suicide after re-exam resultsA NEET aspirant from Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district died by suicide a day after securing 166 marks in the medical entrance re-examination, police said on Sunday. A case of suicide has been registered, and further investigation is underway.Goa more than beaches, says minister as Chikhal Kalo showcases state's heritageGoa Tourism Minister Rohan Ashok Khaunte on Sunday said the state is seeking to reshape its image beyond being a beach destination, describing traditional festivals such as Chikhal Kalo as central to Goa's cultural heritage and its efforts to promote year-round tourism.Gujarat steps up flood preparedness as heavy rain forecast for northGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the state's rain situation at the State Emergency Operation Centre as authorities deployed NDRF and SDRF teams in vulnerable districts, shifted more than 42,000 people to safer locations and accelerated relief operations ahead of forecasts of heavy rainfall in North Gujarat.