Heavy rains continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after Monday’s downpour. Authorities directed corporate offices and schools to adopt work-from-home and remote learning. Widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls significantly disrupted daily life across the capital. Civic agencies focused on drainage clearing and urgent road restoration work. Residents faced similar flooding situations just weeks earlier.
Amidst a backdrop of fresh US sanctions on Iran, oil prices held firm as investors calculated the implications. The atmosphere grew tense after an oil tanker encountered damage near Oman’s shores. With the US tightening its sanctions to curtail Iran’s financial resources, analysts remarked that economic pressures allayed concerns over potential Middle Eastern oil supply
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towards Iran. He stressed that coercion and bullying complicate diplomatic efforts and hinder progress. Munir’s visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions and US sanctions. Both leaders emphasized cooperation for regional peace and stability.
In Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, the challenges of monsoon season are apparent as both teachers and students risk their safety to cross a swollen river to reach school. Following a viral video raising alarm, temporary classrooms were set up to address the urgent situation. The local authorities have announced that teachers will not incur penalties for
Karnataka authorities suspended food licences for Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket. Toxic datura fruits and seeds were found sold as food products on these platforms. The department ordered immediate removal of all datura listings and advertisements. Selling and distributing datura as food poses a serious public health risk. Consumption of unpurified datura can lead to
Former Indian cricketers expressed their disappointment over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fiery exchange with Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando during the second Test match, which followed Jaiswal’s dismissal. Both players faced fines and demerit points from the ICC as a consequence. Pujara and Raman highlighted the impact of Jaiswal’s frustration on the incident, while Karim emphasized the importance
P.R. Sreejesh, the former goalkeeper, has raised serious concerns about the Indian hockey management’s strategies following the failures of both the men’s and women’s teams. With the men’s squad falling short against Argentina, and the women’s team drawing against Australia, neither team advanced to the World Cup semifinals. These disappointing results highlight the urgent need
The cinematic battle of 1947 continues to disappoint at the box office, lying stagnant after its second Monday. In stark contrast, the much-anticipated Awarapan 2 is soaring past all expectations, raking in over one hundred thirty-six crore net in India. Meanwhile, Batwara 1947 struggles with its nearly forty crore net collections, resulting in a heavy
