Uttarakhand

India's Congress party is set to organise a 'self-respect meeting' in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, in response to a reported 'purification' ritual that sparked controversy. The party is framing the event as a stand against what it sees as a divisive and demeaning practice, turning the incident into a political issue in the region.

"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.