One person was reportedly killed and at least nine people went missing in multiple cloudbursts overnight in Karsog division of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, officials said on Tuesday.

The cloudbursts triggered flash floods that washed away many houses.

At least 41 people have been rescued by the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

According to reports, 10 houses and a bridge were swept away by floods in Kuklah. In Mandi district, the 16-MW Patikari Hydro-Electric Power Project has also been washed away.

The run-of-the-river power project is built on the Bakhli Khad, a left-bank tributary of the Beas river.

An explosion in a spray dryer machine is suspected to have caused Telangana’s worst industrial disaster at the pharmaceutical unit of Sigachi Industries at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad, claiming more than 30 lives.

While authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the blast, officials in the industries department believe that a massive temperature buildup in the spray dryer may have caused the explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit.

A spray dryer turns a liquid or slurry into a dried powder by atomising it into a hot gas stream. As a chemical process in a spray dryer leads to a sharp rise in temperature, a bow air handler is used to regulate airflow and temperature.

Experts say the blow air handler has to be cleaned at regular intervals for the system to work effectively. They suspect that a lack of proper cleaning may have resulted in the temperature rising to the highest level in the spray dryer, and this could have triggered the explosion.

Marcos Leonardo settled an instant classic to give Al Hilal 4-3 victory over Manchester City to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday (IST).

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring just nine minutes. Al-Hilal responded with two goals in the first six minutes of the second half through Marcos Leonardo and Malcom before Erling Haaland quickly levelled.

Al-Hilal again took the lead early in extra time through Kalidou Koulibaly before Phil Foden’s 100th City goal pulled us level. However, it was Leonardo who proved the match winner late on for Al-Hilal.

Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought US support for the country's democratic transition and reaffirmed that elections would be held "in the early part of next year" during his conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

During a telephone conversation on Monday, Rubio and Yunus discussed the ongoing reform process, transition to democracy, the upcoming general election, and aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

Yunus assured Rubio that the ongoing dialogue between his government and political parties would result in much-needed reforms of the country's political system.

"The 15-minute discussion was warm, cordial, and constructive, reflecting the strong bilateral engagement between the two nations. Secretary Rubio expressed support for Bangladesh's reform agenda and its move to hold elections early next year," the Bangladesh Chief Advisor posted on X.

The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade.

At around 9.26 am, Sensex was trading 188.66 points or 0.23 per cent up at 83,795.12 while the Nifty added 54.80 points or 0.21 per cent at 25,571.85

According to analysts, with the US market setting new record highs, the global equity market mood is positive and West Asian geopolitics is no longer a threat to global economy.

"Going forward, the market is likely to be influenced by developments on the tariff front. An India-US trade deal will be positive and if it does not happen, the market is likely to be impacted," said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple sensor that is cost-effective and can enable faster detection of liver cancer.

The team focussed on the potential of terbium -- a rare earth metal -- to develop a unique luminescent probe that can sense the presence of an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase.

While its core function is to break down a sugar acid called glucuronic acid, the enzyme also doubles as a critical biomarker for liver cancer.

An increase in beta-glucuronidase levels has been associated with the risk of colon, breast, and renal cancers, as well as infections of the urinary tract and AIDS.

Responding to rumours regarding leadership change in Karnataka, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday that no one can predict the high command’s decision, and it is the only body in the party that can decide about the issue.

"That is in the hands of the high command. Nobody can say what is going on. If any decision is to be made, it will be taken by the high command," said Kharge when asked about speculation of changes by October.

Kharge further reiterated that the high command alone has the authority to take such decisions. "It is left to their discretion. However, no one should indulge in creating unnecessary issues," he warned.

Congress General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala dismissed the leadership change talks as a ‘figment of imagination’.

On June 26, Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna stirred speculation by claiming that major changes would take place in the state after September, fueling rumours of internal conflict within the Congress.

Cement volumes in India are expected to grow by 6-7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY2026, reaching around 480-485 million metric tonnes (MT), a new report said on Monday.

This growth is expected to be driven by continued demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, according to ICRA's latest report.

In FY2025, the industry recorded a volume growth of 6.3 per cent, reaching 453 million MT.

The outlook for FY2026 remains strong as both government-led infrastructure projects and private housing construction continue to create steady demand for cement.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, on Monday, joined the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala for deliberations on issues related to improving the functioning of legislatures.

The event started with an address by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who shed light on the role of legislatures in managing state resources and ensuring their effective utilisation for the holistic development of states, an official said.

Assembly Speaker Gupta is taking part in discussions with constitutional experts, lawmakers, and senior parliamentary functionaries on strengthening institutional frameworks, the official added.

During the two-day event, he is also expected to highlight the recent democratic and technological initiatives undertaken by the Delhi Assembly and emphasise on institutional measures that can help meet the evolving aspirations of people.

Indian pair Vani Kapoor and Diksha Dagar had a fine finish in the Top-10 at the Amundi German Masters on the Ladies European Tour.

Vani, playing her third event of the season, was Tied-sixth and Diksha was T-8 as Singapore’s Shannon Tan won the title. Another Indian Avani Prashanth was T-26.

Vani rallied from a disappointing third round to shoot 2-under 71 in windy conditions in the fourth round on the North Course at Green Eagle Golf Courses in the final round of the 2025 Amundi German Masters. That helped her close at Tied-sixth and get her first Top-10 finish since October 2022, when she finished T-8 at her home event, the Women’s Indian Open.