The day Cyclone Dana approached and terror struck Kashmir

Cyclone Dana dominated headlines as it approached Odisha and West Bengal, prompting mass evacuations and disrupting transportation. The storm's imminent landfall led to the cancellation of flights and trains, with authorities on high alert. In a separate development, a terror attack on an army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg resulted in casualties, including soldiers and civilians. The attack occurred a day after Omar Abdullah's meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, raising questions about the timing. Meanwhile, political maneuvering continued in Maharashtra ahead of elections, with the Sharad Pawar faction announcing candidates and the Supreme Court allowing Ajit Pawar to retain the 'clock' symbol. The day also saw bomb threats to multiple flights, adding to the security concerns.