A powerful flash flood has struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand, sweeping away a Bailey bridge over the Tamak Nala and disrupting a strategically important route towards the Niti Valley. A Border Roads Organisation vehicle and its driver have been reported missing after the sudden surge of water hit the area. The incident occurred along the Jyotirmath–Malari/Niti route, which connects remote villages and areas close to the India-China border. NDRF and SDRF teams, along with police and district administration officials, have reached the affected area and launched a search and rescue operation.

Mumbai’s Bandra remains on edge as the massive Bombay High Court-directed demolition drive enters a decisive Day 3. Authorities say more than 85&#37 of the ₹600 crore Western Railway land has now been cleared in one of the city’s biggest anti-encroachment operations in recent years. The demolition push near the Bandra skywalk witnessed dramatic scenes after protests intensified, leading to heavy stone pelting, police action, detentions, and multiple injuries. Several police personnel and protesters were reportedly hurt during clashes that erupted amid the ongoing clearance operation. Nirmal Nagar Police detained several individuals as rioting and assault cases surfaced following the unrest. WATCH