Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Bihar till tomorrow. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that similar conditions will also prevail in the south Peninsular India till Friday. Heat wave conditions are likely over Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh during the next five
In Ladakh, in a remarkable display of bravery and dedication, Ladakh Police successfully rescued two foreign tourists who were stranded on the treacherous Nabtakla cliff. The tourists, identified as Sullivan Deirdre from Ireland and Van Der Weijden from the Netherlands, found themselves in distress at an altitude of about 10,300 feet due to the slippery
Key US stocks ended lower yesterday as investors assessed economic indicators revealing increased labour expenses and declining consumer sentiment, coinciding with a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting focused on interest rate direction. The S&P 500 lost 1.56 per cent, Nasdaq Composite declined two per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.47 per cent.
Crude Oil slipped more than one per cent today, losing ground for a third straight session on hopes of a ceasefire agreement in the West Asia. The Brent Crude oil futures was down by 1.25 per cent to trade at 85 dollar and 25 cents, whereas Western Texas Intermediate was lower by 1.38 per
In Sri Lanka, International Labour Day is being observed today with a focus this year on ensuring safety and health at work amidst a changing climate. Rallies and demonstrations are being held to commemorate May Day, in solidarity with the international labour community across the island. In Colombo alone, 14 May Day parades and rallies
In Uttar Pradesh, many high profile candidates are filing their nominations today and star campaigners will accompany them. Senior BJP leader, former Union Minister and Party candidate from Sultanpur Menka Gandhi, BJP candidate from Basti constituency Harish Dwivedi, Jagdambika Pal from Dumariaganj, BJP candidate and film star Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua from Azamgarh, senior
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shivsena has released a list of 3 candidates for Loksabha Elections. Naresh Mhaske will be party’s candidate from Thane Constituency. He is former mayor of the city and will be in fray against sitting Member of Parliament Rajan Vichare of Shivsena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, UBT Party. Eknath Shinde’s son and
Delhi Police has termed email threats to different schools REGARDING BOMB THREAT in the national capital and adjoining areas as hoax call and appealed parents and students not to panic. The Police said that some schools have received threats through email and investigation is underway. It said, so far nothing suspicious has been found in
Senior Indian Information Service officer, Maushumi Chakravarty assumed the charge of Director General of Akashvani News today. A 1991 batch IIS officer, Ms Chakravarty has vast experience of working in several media organisations of the I&B Ministry, including the Press Information Bureau and Central Bureau of Communication. In her career spanning over three decades
In US, protest has been going on in Columbia University campus. The development is a part of larger wave of campus protests across the country against Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to reports, Negotiations between the protesters and the college came to a standstill in recent days. The UN’s top human rights official