A massive dust storm swept through Rajasthan's Churu district, turning day into night and bringing normal life to a standstill. Viral videos captured a giant wall of dust engulfing highways, markets and residential areas as visibility dropped to near zero. Drivers were forced to switch on headlights in broad daylight while strong winds carried thick clouds of dust across the region. Meteorologists say the event was linked to intense pre-monsoon activity, rising temperatures and a localized low-pressure system. Churu's location near the Thar Desert may have contributed to the massive volume of dust carried by the winds. The India Meteorological Department has warned of increased weather activity across Rajasthan, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall expected in the coming days.  

The Enforcement Directorate has questioned TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the alleged West Bengal primary school recruitment scam. The development comes just a day after Abhishek Banerjee underwent an extensive CID interrogation in the alleged MLA signature forgery case, making it two major investigations in two days. Investigators are examining financial records, digital evidence and alleged money trails linked to the recruitment scam. The back-to-back questioning comes at a time when the Trinamool Congress is already facing political turbulence, internal rebellion and mounting controversies.