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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall damaged around 20 to 25 vehicles in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Saturday, officials confirmed.Manmohan Singh, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Nirmand, said the flooding occurred in the usually dry Sharshaya Nallah following intense rains, but no casualties were reported.In a separate incident, debris from nearby hills blocked a key stretch of the Hindustan-Tibet Road (National Highway-5) at Jhakri, between Rampur and Kinnaur.Videos shared on social media captured vehicles being swept away by floodwaters and debris, while the water level in the Satluj River was also seen rising.Although some locals suspected a cloudburst, officials attributed the flooding to persistent heavy rainfall.The local meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph across all 12 districts for May 27 and 28. Specific alerts for […]

[ad_1] A sign reads All Black Lives Matter as part of an art installation (File photo AP) Where once the bold yellow letters of Black Lives Matter shone brightly on the asphalt of 16th Street in the US capital, there are now SUVs. The lettering was removed in March after Republicans in Congress threatened to cut off federal funding to Washington.Keyonna Jones, one of the artists who painted the letters, told DW that this did not lessen the impact of what became known as Black Lives Matter Plaza. "It feels just as powerful being removed," she said. "A mix of feelings: gratitude, overwhelmed, disappointed, but empowered because, yeah, art does things."She and other artists had started painting the huge letters almost five years ago in the middle of the night. At dawn, when strangers stopped to help, they realized that […]

[ad_1] MORADABAD: A 23-year-old newly-wed woman died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad and left behind a video alleging harassment by her husband and in-laws.According to police, the woman identified as Samreen, recorded the video on her phone shortly before her death.In the footage, she accused her husband Junaid and in-laws of mentally harassing her and pushing her to take the extreme step.The incident occurred earlier this week. Samreen had called her father in distress and informed him that she was being thrashed by her in-laws. When he reached her house, she was found dead.In the video, Samreen appears visibly distressed and says she had been struggling after a miscarriage. She alleged that her in-laws harassed her regularly over trivial issues, including her eating habits, and claimed they would disconnect the power supply to her room.“My in-laws, are responsible for […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The love MS Dhonireceives from fans is nothing short of extraordinary. Every time he walks out to bat, the stadium erupts in a frenzy — the decibel levels shoot up, echoing into the sky as chants of "Thala! Thala!" and "Dhoni! Dhoni!" fill the air.The atmosphere becomes electric, a celebration of the man who has become a symbol of calmness and charisma. Having ledChennai Super Kings to five IPL titles, Dhoni's legacy is deeply etched in the heart of every CSK supporter.Since retiring from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has kept fans guessing about his IPL future. As CSK gear up for their final match of the season, speculation is rife — could this be the last time we see the legendary captain in yellow? Only Dhoni knows the answer.Dhoni spoke to […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk’s Starlink, along with other satellite communication providers such as Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Reliance Jio’s joint venture with SES, and Globalstar, may soon debut their services in India. While official pricing details have yet to be announced, a report has shed light on what users might expect to pay for high-speed satellite internet access on the go.Citing analyst predictions, a report by The Economic Times claims that Musk's Starlink may introduce unlimited data plans in India at promotional rates of under $10 (approximately Rs 840) per month as it positions itself to tap into the world’s second-largest telecom market.Starlink price in India (expected)Industry experts suggest that despite high spectrum and licensing costs, satellite internet providers will aim for a low entry price point to rapidly scale their user base -- targeting up to 10 million subscribers in […]

[ad_1] In Madhya Pradesh's Harda district, landowner Anil Jat, 40, was arrested for allegedly murdering his farm worker, Vikram Kewat, 52. Jat accused Kewat of causing fire damage to an irrigation pump. BHOPAL: A 40-year-old land-owner was arrested in MP's Harda district on Saturday for allegedly crushing one of his farm workers to death under his car after blaming him for the fire damage to an irrigation pump.According to the complaint, accused Anil Jat, 40, rammed Vikram Kewat, 52, deliberately with his car, and then reversed to run him over a second time in front of his horrified son.The incident happened in Goyat village, around 125km from Bhopal. Vikram was entrusted with the responsibility of the irrigation motor. Around 11pm on Friday, the pump got burned, leading to a quarrel between Vikram and his employer. 'Was crushed under car in […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tensions erupted on Delhi University's North Campus on Friday evening after a pro-Palestine march by students' groups, including Fraternity Movement, Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch and AISA, clashed with members of ABVP near Arts Faculty. Protesters, stopped at the gate by police, forced their way in and burnt effigies of US president Donald Trump, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and PM Narendra Modi.PollShould universities be a platform for political protests?ABVP members responded with counter-sloganeering, leading to a scuffle. Police said they had not received any complaint. [ad_2] Source link