Strong winds, dust storms sweep Delhi-NCR; red alert issued for rain NEW DELHI: Shortly after an intense dust storm and strong winds swept across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, rainfall was reported in parts of the region, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning and rain over the next few hours.According…
A 23-year-old diploma graduate from Tirunelveli died after falling from a flyover when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a median barrier on the Ennore Expressway near Manali on Monday. His friend sustained serious injuries and was admitted to govt hospital. Chennai: A 23-year-old diploma graduate from Tirunelveli died after falling from a flyover…
Fire Safety Photo Yogesh Chawda Ahmedabad: In the wake of a fire at a coaching and animation centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, that claimed 15 lives, Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) has announced a citywide fire safety audit and enforcement drive targeting coaching classes, libraries and mixed-occupancy buildings.Under the “Fire Safe Ahmedabad” campaign, AFES…
KOLKATA: A day after presenting the maiden BJP budget in the state, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said much of the praise that has been heaped on the proposals is because people are overwhelmed to discover hope after half a century of despair.“The budget appears to be great because we, the people of Bengal, had given…
The victim, Ketan Vishal Agrawal (L), was lured to the fort under the guise of birthday celebrations. Police arrested fiancée (M) and her alleged lover (R) for allegedly pushing her fiancé into a deep gorge. PUNE: What was initially believed to be a tragic accident during a trek to Lohagad Fort has turned into a…
Panaji: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has put on hold its proposal to install eight additional real time online noise monitoring systems after discovering that the 38 systems already in operation cannot accurately identify the source of noise.The decision follows a report by the board’s noise monitoring cell, which found that the existing…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Weak stock market returns? Foreign investors continuing to sell? SIP investors have simply carried on, making their monthly investments without missing a beat.According to a recent JP Morgan report, Dalal Street having a sluggish run over the past two financial years, money has continued to flow steadily…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half set-piece goals.The win, secured at…
Jungkook’s stalker sentenced to one year in jail, two years in probation, and possibility of deportation from South Korea Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of stalking, reader’s discretion is advised.Last year, it had been reported that a Brazilian woman had been stalking BTS’ youngest member, Jungkook. It was reported that she repeatedly rang his…
Pensioner couple to get extra £66 from July. Many of pensioners receiving Pension Credit are set to see their payments rise from July after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased the benefit by 4.8 per cent.Under the updated rates, eligible couples will receive up to £363.25 a week through Guarantee Credit, up from…
