Assam continues to battle one of its worst monsoon disasters of the season as the flood crisis deepens across the state. The death toll has climbed to 97, while more than 1.68 lakh people remain affected across 15 flood-hit districts, with rescue and relief operations continuing on a war footing. Rising river levels and relentless rainfall have submerged vast stretches of villages, forcing families to abandon their homes in search of safety. Around 30 families have taken shelter at a relief camp, while several others including children and elderly residents have been seen living along railway tracks with their livestock after floodwaters inundated their homes. The situation worsened after four gates of the Doyang Dam were opened, leading to a fresh surge of water in parts of the Golaghat region. Authorities continue to monitor river levels closely as fears of further flooding remain high. WATCH

Jharkhand has erupted into a statewide political confrontation after police action during a student march towards the state Assembly in Ranchi triggered a BJP-called bandh. The JPSC-JSSC recruitment exam row intensified after thousands of job aspirants marched towards the Assembly on August 10. Police used lathicharge, tear gas and water cannons after protesters breached multiple barricades. The BJP called the August 11 statewide bandh to protest what it described as police atrocities against students. Road blockades, tyre burning and disruptions were reported across Ranchi, while police were deployed at key locations.