India’s Nightly News Roll – July 5, 2026 Heavy monsoon fury continues to dominate the day as Mumbai and large parts of Maharashtra battle a Red Alert from the IMD. Extremely heavy rainfall has lashed the city and Konkan region, triggering widespread waterlogging, flooded roads, fallen trees, and major disruptions to suburban trains and Metro services. Schools and colleges remain shut in several districts, with emergency teams on high alert. The deluge is also affecting parts of Gujarat, and forecasters warn the intense spell could linger through tomorrow. Stay safe if you’re in the region, avoid low-lying areas and travel only if necessary.
In Delhi, a major fire broke out early this morning around 2 AM at a factory/warehouse near Punjab National Bank in Chandan Hola. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, but details on casualties and the exact cause are still awaited.
On the political front, the Ram Temple donation controversy is heating up. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a sharp attack, declaring, “We are fierce, innocent, nation-loving Hindus, but not fools,” and warning that Hindus “won’t spare those looting temples.” He accused those in power of misusing Hindutva. The remarks have drawn strong reactions from BJP leaders and AAP’s Sanjay Singh.
A new report on the gender pay gap paints a mixed picture for women in India’s big cities: more regular jobs and better opportunities are available, but the income disparity with men is actually widening. Only one in four women in these metros is employed compared to nearly three in four men.
A landslide triggered by heavy rain blocked roads near a Metro pillar in Navi Mumbai’s CBD Belapur.
- Six fishermen remain missing off the Visakhapatnam coast after their boat developed a technical fault; search operations are underway.
- Security forces are continuing an encounter with militants in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir.
- Manipur’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls shows nearly 19.34 lakh voters in the draft list.
- Local tragedies, including road accidents and other incidents, have been reported across states.
That’s the big picture for tonight. Stay tuned for updates, and if you’re in the rain-hit zones, keep safety first. Wishing everyone a calm and safe night ahead.
