Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Maharashtra, Kerala; IMD says monsoon to advance further north
New Delhi: Heavy rains threw life out of gear in several states on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red alerts in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala, and stating that conditions were favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon into the remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan in the next…
EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from Sunday
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a six-nation tour of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium and the US beginning Sunday. Jaishankar’s visit to the four Gulf nations from July 5 to 10 comes against the backdrop of fast-evolving political dynamics in the region following the peace agreement between the US and…
Modi greets Trump, people of US on 250th anniversary of independence
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and said the two countries’ shared belief in democracy and the rule of law, and the limitless potential of their people, make the friendship a force for global good….
Kalvakuntlas have lost people’s faith: BJP
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Saturday said the notice issued by the Election Commission of India to K. Kavitha’s newly floated political party is yet another indication of the Kalvakuntla family’s rapidly eroding credibility among the people of the state. In a statement, BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N. V. Subash said the Election…
Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Alpha’ opens to Rs 17.42 crore at global box office
New Delhi: “Alpha”, featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has earned Rs 17.42 crore at the global box office. The makers shared the box office numbers with a post on the official X handle on Saturday. It featured the film’s poster with the box office numbers written over it. “‘Alpha’ wins hearts worldwide. Day 1 worldwide…
Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor couldn’t do ‘Welcome 3′ due to date issues: Ahmed Khan
Mumbai: Director Ahmed Khan says the decision to move ahead with “Welcome to the Jungle” without iconic characters played by Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor was driven by logistical constraints rather than creative reasons. Anil and Nana essayed the fan-favourite gangsters Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai in the franchise’s first part “Welcome” in 2007, alongside…
100 ex-servicemen deployed in Environment Protection Force to safeguard Ladakh’s fragile ecology
Leh: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to bolster the overall environmental-protection mechanism and safeguard Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem, 100 ex-servicemen were deployed into the Ladakh Environment Protection Force (EPF) on Saturday. Flagging off the vehicles taking the ex-servicemen to their respective destinations, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena said Ladakh possesses one of the world’s most-fragile high-altitude…
Bengal CM lauds rescue efforts after warehouse collapse, stresses stricter safety norms
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday praised coordinated efforts of various agencies in saving lives after the Taratala warehouse collapse, and stated that stricter monitoring of buildings and construction-related safety was being undertaken following the tragedy. At least 16 people died, and 17 others were injured in the collapse of a warehouse…
BJP lodges complaint with EC alleging irregularities in SIR exercise
Bengaluru: Mounting pressure on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the opposition BJP on Saturday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission alleging that the state government was obstructing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by misusing Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Party state president B Y Vijayendra, along with senior BJP MLA and former…
Monsoon session of Parliament from Jul 20 to Aug 13
New Delhi: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren said on Saturday. The 25-day session with 19 sittings comes after the ruling BJP’s victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry assembly polls. The aftermath of the rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv…
