A Western Disturbance is a weather system that originates in the Mediterranean region and travels eastwards, inducing moisture and instability to parts of North India. These systems are key in breaking prolonged spells of heat during peak summer months.

Addressing a massive public rally in Bangaon, PM Modi labelled the current government’s tenure as “Jungle Raj”, and outlined promises aimed at women’s empowerment in the state.

Seven AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha — including Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal, and cricketer Harbhajan Singh — announced their exit from the party on Friday and said that they would join the saffron party.