Uttarakhand

India's Congress party is set to hold a 'self-respect' meeting in response to a 'purification' ritual reported in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The event, as reported by The Hindu, indicates the party is publicly protesting the ritual, which is understood to carry caste-based or communal connotations. Details about who conducted the ritual and what exactly took place have not been disclosed in the available reporting.

"Kal ka mausam" (tomorrow's weather) is trending as Indians search for the next day's forecast. Current coverage focuses on severe weather across north India: a red alert for rain in Uttarakhand that has halted the Char Dham pilgrimage, and 48 hours of storms and rain in Uttar Pradesh, with disruptions reported on the Ganga Expressway. Readers are checking forecasts and news updates for warnings, travel impacts, and conditions in their own areas.