Dear Reader, The Nepal floods continue to dominate the news, with the disaster putting the spotlight on the increasingly popular private routes through Nepal to Kailash Mansarovar and the Indian travellers caught in its path. Back home, there are big questions over how young India is represented in politics, what the BJP needs to fix before the next round of elections, and how a costly Mumbai Metro building work error could end in demolition.

Today's news in 30 seconds Why the Rasuwa route to Kailash Mansarovar became so popular — and why the Nepal floods have made it a disaster zone Just 384 MPs and MLAs are 40 or under: what India’s political representation says about Gen Z A Rs 250-crore Mumbai Metro viaduct may have to be demolished because of a building work error Why the BJP is confronting disquiet, uncertainty and a growing disconnect with younger voters How creditors in the Subhash Chandra insolvency case ended up facing a 99.97% haircut Podcast of the day Why the Rasuwa route became a lifeline for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims The devastating floods in Nepal have brought attention to the Rasuwa-Rasuwagadhi route, which has become a popular private gateway to Kailash Mansarovar. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

5,630 Metres Half Oxygen Updates

52 km, 5,630 metres, half the oxygen: Why the Kailash yatra is an ordeal Beyond the current disaster lies the sheer physical challenge of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. They reached the immigration centre minutes before the flood. Then contact was lost For families in Hosur and Odisha, the Nepal floods have turned into an agonising wait.

‘Just a day ago, we were there’: A Mumbai actor’s escape from Nepal Actor Ankur Ratan and his group had been in the same region just before the floods struck. Welcome to Gen D: India’s young politicians are few — and many are dynasts Only 384 MPs and MLAs across the country are aged 40 or under, and roughly one in three comes from a political family.

Disquiet, uncertainty, fatigue: What the BJP has to fix before the next polls Organisational churn has brought into focus a wider set of challenges for the BJP — from managing internal expectations to addressing signs of fatigue and reconnecting with sections of younger voters. ‘Do not try to bulldoze’: Kharge’s warning amid talk of a special session As speculation grows over a possible special session of Parliament and legislation linked to delimitation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has cautioned the government against pushing through major decisions without wider consultation.

250-Crore Mumbai Metro Error Updates

A Rs 250-crore Mumbai Metro error could end in demolition An elevated section of Mumbai Metro 7A may face demolition after a building work error. The episode raises uncomfortable questions about planning, oversight and the cost of fixing mistakes in a major public infrastructure project.

A bitter breakup, a leaked paper and the whistleblower who became an accused The Maharashtra MPSC paper leak took an unexpected turn after a relationship breakdown exposed the alleged chain of events.

Maharashtra gives non-Marathi drivers a year to learn the language After protests and concerns among migrant auto and taxi drivers, the Maharashtra government has softened its position, giving drivers a year to learn Marathi rather than forcing immediate compliance. A viral Noida confrontation and allegations of caste abuse A confrontation between a woman and a security guard in Greater Noida has gone viral, with allegations of caste abuse at the centre of the case and law enforcement personnel officers officers action following the matter.

Bombay High Court evicts son from parents’ Pune flat The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of elderly parents seeking possession of their home, underlining that their right to live peacefully in their own property cannot be overridden A day before allegations surfaced, lawyers wanted the Rajasthan judge out The controversy involving a Rajasthan judge has another layer: lawyers had reportedly sought his removal from the court a day before serious allegations against him came into public view.

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Model stabbed to death at West Delhi home; gym trainer arrested A murder inquiry is underway after a model was found stabbed to death at her home in West Delhi, with police officers officers arresting a gym trainer in connection with the case. View this post on Instagram A post shared 97% haircut in the Subhash Chandra insolvency case Creditors had alleges running into tens of thousands of crores, but the resolution approved in the case left them with a fraction of that amount.

Here is how the numbers — and the extraordinary haircut — worked. Rs 800 crore spent, still unfinished: What happened to Lucknow’s JP project? Conceived as a major public project under Akhilesh Yadav, the Lucknow development remains unfinished despite massive expenditure.

Manav Suthar’s expensive spell may matter more than his 10 wickets in Galle Ten wickets in Galle confirmed Manav Suthar’s promise. But a difficult outing in Colombo demonstrated why Test cricket is often about what happens after the breakthrough performance — and how quickly a young bowler can adapt.

Why Yash’s Toxic is facing a backlash over its BookMyShow rating The discussion around Toxic has moved beyond the film itself, with social media users questioning the disappearance of its rating and debating the scale of organic support behind the Yash-starrer.

Mukesh Khanna says Ranveer Singh can play the villain — but not Shaktimaan Mukesh Khanna has once again drawn a line around who he believes should play the iconic superhero, saying he turned down lucrative offers while suggesting that Ranveer Singh would be better suited to the villain’s role. How Shah Rukh Khan helped save Deool Band 2 The makers of the film say Shah Rukh Khan stepped in at a crucial moment.

After the film crossed the Rs 100-crore mark, they resolved to donate its entire profit. ‘Not cigarette butts, but shells’: An ex-Air Chief remembers Operation Safed Sagar A striking recollection from the Kargil War revisits MiG-21 sorties, the hazards faced The route at the heart of the Nepal disaster A detailed look at why thousands of pilgrims have shifted to the Rasuwa route, and how the geography of this increasingly popular corridor turned a flash flood into a major crisis for travellers.

Who represents young India? The data on MPs and MLAs under 40 offers a revealing snapshot of generational representation, political inheritance and the barriers between young citizens and elected office. The infrastructure mistake that may cost Mumbai dearly How does a major Metro structure reach a point where demolition becomes a possibility?

This report examines the error, the engineering problem and what happens next. Welcome to Gen D: India’s young political class — and the dynasties within it India is one of the world’s youngest countries, but its legislatures tell a different story. The Daily Catch-Up is published Monday to Friday