Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspects the flood affected areas to assess the damage caused, in Rajouri. (PTI Photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah visited flood-hit Rajouri district Thursday to assess the destruction caused by last month’s rain fury. He directed authorities concerned to expedite restoration works, intensify relief and rehabilitation efforts,…
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an urgent review to identify grooming gang offenders who could still be eligible for early release under the government’s prison overcrowding plan, after concerns emerged over a potential legal loophole involving historical child sex abuse cases.According to the BBC, the move comes after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch raised…
Ameesha Patel recently connected with her fans through an #AskAmy session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered a range of questions. One particular interaction gained attention after a fan drew a comparison between Preity Zinta’s role in ‘Batwara 1947’ and Ameesha’s memorable character Sakina from ‘Gadar’.The fan highlighted Ameesha’s performance in the 2001 blockbuster…
BENGALURU: In one of the most high-profile appointments of coaches in Karnataka cricket, the KSCA has roped in former Indian pacer and state skipper R Vinay Kumar as the head coach for the upcoming season.The 42-year-old, the most successful captain of Karnataka, is learnt to have been cleared by the Cricket Administrative Committee (CAC), which…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 7, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
New Delhi: Widespread rain lashed the city Thursday, bringing temperatures down sharply and providing much-needed relief from humidity. With base station Safdarjung recording 56mm of rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm, the day saw a narrow gap of two degrees between the maximum and minimum temperatures.The maximum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches below…
11 structures in Meghwadi-Ganesh Nagar slum were demolished Mumbai: Some families from Dharavi’s Meghwadi-Ganesh Nagar slum stormed the Dharavi Redevelopment Project’s (DRP) office at Matunga and staged protests as other homes in their area were being demolished on Thursday.Around 11 structures were razed. Meghwadi-Ganesh Nagar abuts Sector 6, which is railway land and where the…
Handlooms are no longer reserved for weddings and festivals. Handloom Day brings a packed calendar of exhibitions, artisan markets and craft showcases across the city. From office wear to weekend outings, handwoven textiles are increasingly becoming part of everyday wardrobes. “At a time when fast fashion is creating so much waste, choosing handloom is a…
Chennai: Police launched investigations into three temple thefts reported in Tiruvottiyur and Gummidipoondi after burglars stole cash from donation boxes and gold ornaments from deities.In Tiruvottiyur, burglars broke open two donation boxes at the 75-year-old Gangai Amman Temple on West Mada Street and escaped with cash offered by devotees. The theft came to light on…
Hyderabad: BJP Telangana on Thursday questioned the transfer of Hyderabad deputy commissioner of police (DCP), (Cyber Crime) V Aravind Babu a day after first information reports (FIRs) were registered against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and administrators of certain social media accounts, with state BJP president N Ramchander Rao seeking an explanation from chief minister…
