NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh has experienced 434 extreme weather events in the last seven years,, resulting in the loss of 123 lives, the state govt told Supreme Court. More worryingly, it said that the higher Himalayan region were facing glacial retreat and scanty rainfall, which were adversely impacting the alpine ecosystem, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. There…
Virat Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the roaring crowd. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli century turning into a losing cause has been among the rarest sights in modern cricket. But Raipur witnessed that rarity on Wednesday as India suffered a four-wicket defeat to South Africa despite Kohli’s 93-ball 102 — his second…
Nayara Energy has been facing challenges since July, when the European Union enacted its 18th sanctions package. (AI image) Russia-backed Indian refinery Nayara Energy is faced with a fresh challenge. India’s largest public sector lender SBI has stopped processing international trade and forex transactions for Nayara Energy following recent US tariff hikes. The bank’s decision…
Nikhil Dwivedi shared his thoughts on Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan,’ citing its bizarre storytelling and unnecessary alterations to the classic mythology as reasons for its failure. He acknowledged the film’s visual appeal but felt the performances were wasted due to a flawed narrative. Dwivedi questioned the need to change a timeless story, despite recognizing the director’s…
Football match stopped due to unexpected visitor in Africa (Screengrabs) A Tanzanian football match came to a dramatic standstill after an unexpected visitor disrupted play: a massive swarm of bees.The unusual incident unfolded mid-game when the swarm descended across the stadium, forcing everyone on the pitch and in the technical area to drop to the…
US stocks were largely steady on Wednesday, hovering close to record levels as investors navigated a holiday-shortened session ahead of the Christmas break.In early trade, the S&P 500 was flat, a day after closing at its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 51 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped…
The vice-presidential polls are set to take place on September 9 with INDIA bloc candidate B Sudershan Reddy all set to face NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan.Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, the opening day of the Monsoon session, citing health concerns. He has since stayed out of the public eye and had been residing…
Amarendra Baahubali and Devasena are among the most iconic character pairings in recent film history, and portraying them by Prabhas and Anushka’s onscreen pairing remains one of the most loved by the fans. Their natural chemistry in both ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ and its sequel, ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’, gained praise among the fans. Latest reports suggest…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the stunning actress who is all set to shoot the anticipated Telugu film, touched down in Hyderabad, getting ready for the ‘lights, camera, sound, action.’ After a significant period of time, the actress would be returning to the silver screen for the title ‘Maa Inti Bangaram.’ Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s upcoming film Samatha…
ANI File Photo: AIMIM Bihar chief Akhtarul Iman (sitting in middle) NEW DELHI: The Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Saturday announced it will contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, aiming to provide a “alternative” to voters in a state traditionally dominated by the JD(U)-BJP and RJD-Congress blocs.“Our plan is to contest 100…