A devastating cloud burst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village has triggered flash flood in Uttarakhand, causing large scale destruction. Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. Meanwhile, Russia issued a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump’s threat to “substantially” raise tariffs on India over its continued oil trade with Moscow, saying that “sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners.”Here are top 5 news stories for the day:Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali; at least four deadA severe cloudburst in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river caused catastrophic flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, sweeping away homes, local shops, hotels, and parts of the settlement. At least four fatalities have been confirmed, with many more feared buried under the debris. The tragedy has severely disrupted the Gangotri pilgrimage route. Rescue teams including the SDRF, Indian Army and local forces are conducting urgent search and relief operations. Read full storyFormer J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away at 79 after prolonged illnessSatyapal Malik, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 79 in New Delhi on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He had been admitted to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on May 11 with severe urinary tract and chest infections and had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications. Malik served as the last governor of J&K during the crucial period of the abrogation of Article 370 and the state’s bifurcation in 2019. Read full storyRussia slams Trump’s tariff threat on India over oil imports, calls it ‘illegitimate’Russia has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on India for continuing to import Russian crude oil. Calling the threat “illegitimate,” Russia emphasized that sovereign nations have the right to choose their trading partners without external interference. The Russian foreign ministry backed India’s stand and warned that such coercive tactics from the US undermine global economic stability. The response follows Trump’s remarks suggesting he would impose tariffs if India kept buying oil from Russia, sparking strong pushback from both Moscow and New Delhi. Read full storyTMC appoints Kakoli Dastidar as chief Lok Sabha whip after resignation of Kunal GhoshThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced significant leadership change in the Lok Sabha. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been appointed the party’s new chief whip in the Lower House, following the resignation of Kunal Ghosh, who stepped down amid internal tensions. In addition, Satabdi Roy has been named deputy leader of TMC in the Lok Sabha. These changes, endorsed by party chief Mamata Banerjee, signal a strategic reconfiguration ahead of intensified parliamentary coordination. Read full storyTrump administration restricts sports visas for foreign transgender athletes in policy shiftThe Donald Trump administration has introduced new restrictions on US sports visas, targeting foreign transgender women athletes. As per the updated guidelines, only individuals identified as female at birth will be eligible for certain sports-related visas, including O-1A and EB-1 categories. The policy, tied to Executive Order 14201, asserts that “men don’t belong in women’s sports” and is intended to ensure fairness and safety in competition. The move marks a significant tightening of immigration rules relating to trans athletes and has sparked fresh debate over inclusion and athletic eligibility in the US sports landscape. Read full story