News Roundup: Punjab Flood Crisis, Political Controversies, and International Affairs

Punjab is reeling from devastating floods affecting 1,996 villages, with a death toll exceeding 46 and 1.75 lakh hectares of crops damaged. The Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers are experiencing elevated water levels. The NDRF, SDRF, and the army are conducting rescue operations. PM Modi will visit the flood-affected areas on Tuesday. The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of taking a vacation in Malaysia after his Bihar tour, sharing a photo as evidence. The ED has issued a notice to BJP worker S. Vignesh Shishir regarding his claims about Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, requesting supporting documents. AIMIM will support the India Bloc’s candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, in the Vice President election. A workshop for BJP MPs will be held today, where PM Modi will be honored for GST reforms. The FATF has praised the ED for its work with US agencies in uncovering a drug network. Donald Trump may visit South Korea and meet Xi Jinping next month. Peter Navarro’s comments on India’s Russian oil purchases faced pushback on X. A bombing occurred during a cricket match in Pakistan, leading to one death and multiple injuries. Liam Livingstone’s impressive performance of 85 runs off 45 balls, with 7 sixes, helped Lancashire secure a spot in the Vitality Blast semi-finals.