Evening news wrap: Delhi rain disrupts flights; Revanth Reddy flags US visit snub, and more
  • Centre clarifies India’s position on media access during PM Modi-Trump meet
  • Heavy rain disrupts Delhi-NCR, diverts 15 Delhi-bound flights
  • Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel
  • BJP-Congress clash over alleged fish feast at Ajay Rai’s Ayodhya welcome event
  • Revanth Reddy accuses Centre of discriminating against Telangana over US visit

Here are the top five stories of the day

Centre clarifies India’s position on media access during Modi-Trump bilateral

The government said discussions regarding arrangements for leaders’ public appearances are a “normal practice”, after US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India had specifically requested that reporters not be allowed to ask questions after PM Modi-Trump bilateral in June. Gor said Trump initially agreed to the request but later opened the floor to reporters, turning the interaction into a 45-minute press conference. The meeting also covered the safety of Indian seafarers and bilateral trade negotiations. Read full story

Heavy rain disrupts Delhi-NCR, 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted

Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls and flight disruptions, with 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted, including two international flights. The IMD issued red and orange alerts for heavy to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and winds of up to 40 kmph. Waterlogging was reported across several parts of Delhi, Gurugram and Noida, while Air India and IndiGo advised passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. Read full story

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay announced three free cooking gas cylinders a year for eligible beneficiaries, with the amount to be credited directly to their bank accounts. He also announced the Vetri Payanam scheme, expanding fare-free bus travel for women across the state. The scheme will cover specified government bus services and come into effect from October 2, with no income ceiling or restriction on the number of trips.

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