Gateway to Northeast India; largest city of Assam, with Dispur nearby and a major Brahmaputra hub.
In Guwahati, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma star as India chase a record 406 after West Indies post 405-7. Gill makes 223*, Sharma 101, Kaul and others contribute as India win by eight wickets, sealing a 2-0 series lead.
A methane gas buildup inside a tunnel at the Teesta Stage VI hydropower project in Sikkim has triggered an explosion, leaving multiple workers trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities confirm casualties and intensify search operations in the Himalayan region.
The Brahmaputra floods have affected hundreds of thousands in Assam as cloudbursts and heavy monsoon rains have swelled rivers, submerging villages and disrupting life. Authorities have deployed rescue teams and relief camps are in use as waters recede in some districts.
Rains have kept Brahmaputra and other rivers above danger levels in Assam, displacing hundreds of thousands and submerging farmland. Relief camps are operating as authorities assess damage and plan payouts amid mounting health and food security concerns.