Omega block keeps Europe in the grip of dangerous heat A powerful weather pattern known as an “omega block” is helping sustain the intense heatwave sweeping across Western Europe, where temperatures have soared above 40°C and dozens of heat-related deaths have been reported, according to a Reuters report.As per meteorologists, the phenomenon is responsible for…
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an appearance at the Cannes Lions International festival, where she reflected on her decades-long career as a media personality. During the chat, the star shared tidbits from her life on the film sets while encouraging up-and-coming media personalities to show restraint and compassion. Oprah on her time with Whitney Houston…
NEW DELHI: One of DR Congo’s most famous football supporters finally got his moment at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, attended DR Congo’s match against Colombia after missing the team’s opening game against Portugal because of Ebola-related quarantine requirements. The supporter became a global sensation during the…
Hyundai Motor India has been continuously testing the upcoming Hyundai Bayon SUV. This time around, the upcoming SUV has been spied alongside the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, giving us an idea of its proportions. The Bayon appears noticeably more compact than the 4.3-metre-long Victoris. Visual comparison also suggests a shorter wheelbase, while its alloy wheels seem…
A 22-year-old passenger was critically injured in the abdomen by another traveler on a Mumbai local train between Andheri and Borivali. (File photo used for representational purpose) MUMBAI: A dispute over closing the door of a crowded local train during heavy rain allegedly led to a 22-year-old passenger being stabbed inside a moving Western Railway…
HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court came down heavily on authorities over widespread encroachments on footpaths across Hyderabad, including areas outside the court premises, and directed strict implementation of its earlier orders.Taking serious note of the failure of the authorities to file a compliance report, Justice NV Shravan Kumar granted them a final opportunity and directed…
Anjali. Singh4Gurgaon: By lunchtime, they had homes. By evening, many had nowhere to go.For dozens of young professionals living in paying guest accommodations and rented flats in DLF-3, the ongoing sealing drive against illegal constructions has turned workdays into a frantic race against time – to pack, salvage and leave.Some got a call from neighbours….
Ahmedabad: The city civic body has filed police complaints against some residents of Vardhman Flats in Paldi after they freed stray dogs that had been captured for sterilisation and vaccination.The trouble began when the residents clashed with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) staff and workers of People for Animals, the NGO contracted to run the…
Bathinda: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday used his Lok Milni programme here to highlight his govt’s proposed cash assistance scheme for women and launch a fresh attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal president, Sukhbir Singh Badal.Addressing a gathering at Mandi Kalan village, Mann asked women to keep their mobile phones close on July…
‘If she didn’t want to marry, she could’ve simply refused’: Ketan Agarwal’s father PUNE: Days after police alleged that Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal was pushed to his death from Lohagad Fort by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her friend Chetan Chaudhary, his grieving parents have spoken publicly, questioning why their son had to die if…
