The death of a 15-year-Dalit boy, who was allegedly beaten by a teacher from his school in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district, has sparked massive protests. Ashok Gehlot, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, has been ruled out as Congress president after a rebellion by more than 90 Rajasthan MLAs loyal to him upset the Gandhis. Heavy rain inundated parts of Hyderabad last evening, causing massive traffic jams. Accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms, the sudden spell of rain resulted in waterlogging in the low-lying areas of the city while Secunderabad was largely spared.
