The flood situation in Assam remains critical as the death toll has risen to 80 following fresh fatalities in Sivasagar district. More than 2.12 lakh people across eight districts continue to face the impact of flooding, with hundreds of villages submerged and thousands displaced. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Assam and other parts of the Northeast, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days. Authorities fear the fresh spell of rain could worsen flooding, trigger flash floods and increase the risk of landslides.

Rajya Sabha erupted in chaos during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge referred to the Manusmriti while criticizing the government's education policies. Leader of the House JP Nadda strongly objected, demanding that Kharge authenticate his remarks and warning that such statements could disrupt social harmony. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi also countered Kharge's arguments with historical references and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's writings. The heated exchange led to uproar in the Upper House before the Chair ordered the disputed remarks to be expunged from the official records.