India News Live Updates, 23 August 2026: Three rescued from Chenab river in Jammu & Kashmir amid heavy rain

In Jammu and Kashmir, three men were rescued from the Chenab river on Saturday night after being stranded due to a sudden surge in water levels brought on by heavy rain in the region's catchment area. The rescue operation involved collaboration between the police, Army, and SDRF.

Meanwhile, Delhi faced heavy rainfall on Sunday morning, providing temporary respite from the heat but resulting in waterlogging in various areas. The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog is providing continuous updates on the day's most significant events. Recent headlines include discussions on the NDA's potential to advance the One Nation One Election timeline, a Panama ship sinking off the Odisha coast, a professor arrested for leaking an agriculture exam paper in Chhattisgarh, the Enforcement Directorate booking the brother of Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister in a money laundering case, Maharashtra drafting legislation to regulate coaching centers post-NEET leak, and Rahul Gandhi criticizing Prime Minister Modi's remarks regarding young women protesters.