“If Edappadi Palaniswami permits, a thousand young members from the Virudhunagar district AIADMK are prepared to take up arms and engage in battle under my command.” – Former AIADMK Minister Rajendra Balaji
“India is ready to deal with any counter-attack by Pakistan” – Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
Central govt orders extension of CBI Director Praveen Sood’s tenure for another year
Heavy rains lashed Idukki in the last 24 hours resulting in the overflowing of many rivers.
Landslips were reported from Adimali, Aanachaal and Koombanpaara areas. Several trees were uprooted in various places causing traffic disruption. The Neriyamangalam-Idukki Road was inundated in many areas.
Lower Periyar received 105 mm rainfall, Munnar 48mm, Peermedu 47mm, Mattupetty 42 mm and Idukki 41.2 mm.