IMD forecasts heatwave across several states in 1st week of May
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Salman Khan house firing case: Accused dies in hospital after suicide attempt in police custody
Mumbai: An accused arrested in connection with firing at the residence of Hindi film actor Salman Khan attempted suicide in the lock-up of Mumbai Police's crime branch Wednesday and died in a hospital where he was rushed to, an official said. The deceased Anuj Thapan, 23, hanged himself inside the...
Read moreDeath toll in China highway collapse rises to 36
Beijing: A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The Meizhou city government said that 23 vehicles had been found in a pit after a 17.9-metre-long section of the highway gave way at about 2 a.m. Wednesday. Thirty other people had injuries, none of them life-threatening, a government statement said. Parts...
Read moreEC bars KCR from campaigning for 48 hours over ‘derogatory statements’ against congress
Hyderabad: The Election Commission Wednesday barred Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours for making derogatory and objectionable statements against Congress. While strongly condemning the BRS leader’s statements and reprimanding him for the misconduct, the poll panel barred him from holding any public meetings, processions, rallies, shows and interviews, or making public utterances in media in connection with the ongoing...
Read moreIndia, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
Male: India Wednesday said it looked forward to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with the Maldives as its envoy held discussions with a senior minister of the archipelagic nation. Mohamed Saeed, Maldives' Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation Tuesday. The meeting comes weeks after India allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for the year 2024-25 at the request...
Read moreIMD forecasts heatwave across several states in 1st week of May
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Wednesday forecast heatwave conditions in several states across the country during the first week of May. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over south Peninsular India till May 3 and east India till May 2, and gradually improve thereafter, the IMD said. Heatwave conditions are also likely over Maharashtra and Gujarat during the next 5 days and over Central India during...
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Death toll in China highway collapse rises to 36
Beijing: A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The Meizhou city government said that 23 vehicles had been found in a pit after a 17.9-metre-long section of the highway gave way at about 2 a.m. Wednesday....
Horoscope May 2: Taurus likely to face some health problems, luck will be with Libra
Aries: Set today aside for your hobbies and pass-times. Ganesha says doing things you like will put you in high spirits, and it will show up in the way you behave with people you love. You may not be able to fully involve yourself in work but your seniors will be understanding. Taurus: This day you are...
EC bars KCR from campaigning for 48 hours over ‘derogatory statements’ against congress
Hyderabad: The Election Commission Wednesday barred Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours for making derogatory and objectionable statements against Congress. While strongly condemning the BRS leader’s statements and reprimanding him for the misconduct, the poll panel barred him from holding any public meetings, processions, rallies,...
‘Pushpa’ makers drops first song ‘Pushpa Pushpa’
Mumbai: 'Pushpa Pushpa', the first song from the highly anticipated upcoming Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2: The Rule, hit the airwaves Wednesday. The song, composed by National Award-winning composer Devi Sri Prasad, is a foot-tapping number. The Hindi version of the song has been crooned by Mika Singh and Nakash Aziz with lyrics furnished by Chandra Bose. It...
India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
Male: India Wednesday said it looked forward to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with the Maldives as its envoy held discussions with a senior minister of the archipelagic nation. Mohamed Saeed, Maldives' Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation Tuesday. The meeting comes weeks after India allowed the...
Aqib Ilyas named captain as Oman announce T20 World Cup squad
Muscat: Batting all-rounder Aqib Ilyas has been named as Oman’s captain for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, beginning June 1. Ilyas was unveiled as skipper in the team’s squad announcement, with former captain Zeeshan Maqsood keeping his spot in the group. The 36-year-old deputised Sultan Ahmed in Oman’s T20 World Cup debut back in 2016,...
Fitness issues with players delays announcement of Pakistan’s World Cup squad
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players. A PCB source said Pakistan would announce its World T20 Cup squad either May 23 or 24 May -- which is the deadline set by the ICC for participating teams...
IPL 2024: Punjab Kings elect to bowl against Chennai Super Kings
Chennai: Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran elected to bowl against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match Wednesday. Curran, who has been leading the side in the absence of an injured Shikhar Dhawan, has retained the same playing XI for the contest against CSK, currently placed fourth on the table. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK...
Sri Lanka ropes in Wasim Akram to train bowlers for T20 World Cup
Colombo: Ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan bowlers are to be trained by Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram. The former seamer arrived in Sri Lanka Wednesday to conduct a two-day training program for national players, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. During his coaching session, starting from Thursday, Akram will also train SLC High Performance...
IMD forecasts heatwave across several states in 1st week of May
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Wednesday forecast heatwave conditions in several states across the country during the first week of May. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over south Peninsular India till May 3 and east India till May 2, and gradually improve thereafter, the IMD said. Heatwave conditions are also likely...