Lucknow: Although late by 12 days, arrival of southwest monsoon comes as a good news for the state reeling under severe hot and humid conditions with a threat of drought looming large due to scanty rainfall in 64 out of 75 districts in UP in the month of Jun.According to Regional Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, (RMCL),…
Savar Kundla pounded by 80mm in four hours Rajkot/Ahmedabad: After an anxious wait of nearly two weeks, the southwest monsoon finally gathered momentum in Gujarat on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain to parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra and offering much-needed relief to farmers who delayed sowing due to the prolonged dry spell.Navsari and Savarkundla talukas…
Jhunjhunu: The alleged assault on NEET aspirants at a private hostel in Sikar June 26 has triggered protests, with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Tuesday staging a demonstration outside the district SP office, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and strict action against those involved.Led by SFI state president Vijendra Dhaka, protesters attempted…
SC orders status quo on allocation of ethanol supply NEW DELHI: SC Tuesday ordered status quo with regard to ethanol supply allocation for the ethanol supply year 2025-26 after attorney general R Venkataramani argued that 20% blending is a national policy. Abench of Justices M M Sundresh and Sheel Nagu passed the order on a…
This Chinese proverb gives a reality check to impossible dreams, delusions. A toad can only dream about eating the swan. It can never happen in reality as it’s a wild desire, an unrealistic dream. It is a famous and old Chinese saying that brings people down to earth, not by clipping their wings, but by…
45% of homes will need electrical upgrades to charge EVs: Study NEW DELHI: Amid the push for EVs and Delhi govt’s policy of stopping registration of CNG- and petrol-fuelled threewheelers from Jan 2027 and two-wheelers from April 2028, a study released Tuesday has found nearly 45% of Indian homes need electrical upgrades to safely charge…
Was Govinda the first choice for Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh in ‘Gadar’? Anil Sharma sets the record straight (Image credits: Instagram) For years, rumours have circulated that actor Govinda was the original choice to play Tara Singh in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha before the role eventually went to Sunny Deol. Director Anil Sharma has now…
Norwegian fans cheer after victory in the round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway during the 2026 World Cup, in Oslo, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Javad Parsa/NTB via AP) Erling Haaland delivered when Norway needed him most, scoring five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and send…
Every day is not a chance to enjoy sunshine in the chest area, Taurus. Today could feel a little heavy at first when the Moon pressurizes your emotional balance, and Saturn creates minor obstacles in everyday work.This mood swing can be reflected in irritation due to delays or delayed phone calls, jams in traffic or…
New Delhi: In the streets of northeast Delhi, a crisp khaki uniform carries a weight of authority and, for one civil defence volunteer, it became the perfect disguise to “turn” a cop. By day, he was a regular hand at the Nand Nagri SDM office. At night, the 26-year-old slipped into a Delhi Police constable’s…
