A video from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district shows the collapse of a cofferdam at the Malana-I Hydropower Project due to heavy monsoon rains. The breach caused panic as vehicles and machinery were swept away by the raging river. The ongoing monsoon has led to significant destruction, with 383 roads blocked, 747 power transformers down, and 249 water supply systems non-functional. The State Disaster Management Authority reports 173 deaths linked to rain-related incidents, including landslides and road accidents. More intense rainfall is expected in the coming days.

A video of Prayagraj police officer Chandradeep Nishad worshipping floodwater outside his home has gone viral amid severe monsoon rains in northern India. In the video, he is seen in uniform pouring milk and flower petals on the flooded street, referring to it as 'Mother Ganga.' He shared the video on Instagram, expressing his devotion. Despite the rising water entering his home, he was also seen swimming in the floodwater. The videos elicited mixed reactions online, with some praising his faith and others expressing concern over the flooding caused by torrential rains.

Rohan Jaitley, son of the late Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, refuted Rahul Gandhi's claim that his father threatened him over the Modi government's farm laws. Gandhi's comments at a Congress event were labeled as factually incorrect by Rohan, who emphasized that his father, who passed away in 2019, was a proponent of democratic dialogue. Rohan criticized Gandhi for politicizing the memory of the deceased and urged him to be more respectful when discussing public figures who have passed away. Gandhi's speech also included allegations of voter fraud and criticism of the Election Commission.

President Trump praised White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, calling her the best Press Secretary ever. He discussed various topics, including alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, calling for consequences for Obama and Clinton. Trump expressed concerns about nuclear threats from Russia and indicated that Jerome Powell would likely remain as Federal Reserve chair despite his frustrations. He was hesitant about pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell, Sean Combs, and George Santos, noting that only Combs had requested clemency.