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[ad_1] LUCKNOW: At least 45 people died in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy winds and thundershowers that lashed several districts in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. Out of these, two persons died after they were struck by lightning.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath carried out continuous monitoring of the situation, directing officials to implement relief and rescue operations at the earliest in the affected districts. Relief commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami issued directions to all divisional commissioners to release compensation to the families of the deceased within 24 hours, preferably on May 22 itself. He further said that districts which do not have funds under the necessary heads, should immediately inform the headquarters and have funds released.18 UP districts hit by hail & thundershowers, says govtAll local administrations were asked to carry out survey of agricultural fields to assess damage to […]

[ad_1] LUCKNOW: The bustling departure terminal of Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport was alive with the usual hum of travellers. Among them stood Jandullah Dad Mohammad, a 33-year-old man from Afghanistan's rugged Paktika Province, clutching an Indian passport under the alias Rehan of Patna.His destination was Sharjah, his demeanour calm—until his accent betrayed him, unravelling a tale of forged identities, illicit travel, and a life lived in the shadows.It was just past 7 pm on Monday when Jandullah, dressed in nondescript travel attire, approached the immigration observation counter for IndiGo flight 6E1423 to Sharjah. His documents were impeccable: an Indian passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, driving licence, SBI bank passbook, and even a ration card, all bearing the name Rehan, son of Kabir, from Kotwali, Patna. He carried US $1,600, 3,000 UAE Dirham, Rs 21,000, a UAE […]

[ad_1] Tensions between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and key members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet have escalated dramatically, culminating in a profanity-laced confrontation in the West Wing that reverberated through the halls of the Oval Office, according to a detailed report by The Atlantic. The incident underscores a deepening rift between Musk and Trump’s inner circle, as frustrations mount over Musk’s influence and approach to government reform. "Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was shouting at Elon Musk in the halls of the West Wing last month, loud enough for Donald Trump to hear and in a language that he could certainly understand. Bessent and Musk were fighting over which of them should choose the next IRS leader—and, implicitly, over Musk’s bureaucracy-be-damned crusade. ...The fight had started outside the Oval Office; it continued past the Roosevelt Room and toward the chief of […]

[ad_1] Mohd Haroon and Tufail Alam LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested a 45-year-old Varanasi resident for allegedly working for a Pakistan-sponsored network involved in espionage and attempts to destabilise India's sovereignty and internal security.The accused Tufail Alam, a resident of J-15/107, Doshipura, under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi, was arrested from the holy city's Adampur area. According to ATS officials, Tufail joined several WhatsApp groups operated by the Pakistan-backed organisation and was sharing sensitive information related to India's internal security with Pakistani contacts.Officials said investigations revealed Tufail was in touch with numerous Pakistani nationals, including members of the banned terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Labbaik. He frequently shared provocative content, including videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi and messages promoting ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind', revenge for Babri Masjid and the imposition of Sharia law in India.He also shared photographs and details of […]

[ad_1] Professor Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, is considering stepping down from his position, as per several media reports. Yunus feels it is becoming difficult to continue in his role because the political parties have not reached a mutual understanding, according to a report by BBC Bangla.The BBC Bangla service reported this at midnight on Thursday, quoting Nhid Islam, leader of the student-led National Citizen Party (NCP). Islam said, "We have been hearing news of sir's (Yunus) resignation since this morning. So I went to meet sir to discuss that issue . . . He said he is thinking about it. He feels that the situation is such that he cannot work."Nahid Islam, leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP)-- made up of many of the students who spearheaded the uprising against Hasina last year-- met with […]

[ad_1] Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and others at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals' campaign derailed when they arrived at their home ground at Ferozeshah Kotla in the Capital three weeks into the IPL season. They had won the first four games — two at their adopted home in Vizag and two away matches.With five home matches at Kotla up ahead, it seemed qualifying for the next round would not have been a problem. Yet, they ended up winning just one match at home, that too in the Super Over against Rajasthan Royals.The most glaring issue was the lack of homework done on the home ground. When the Capitals overhauled the entire coaching staff in Oct last year, the only pre-season visit to the Kotla, by head coach Hemang Badani, […]

[ad_1] As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with a breathtaking couture look, the internet did what it does best—resurrected a golden moment from the past. A decade-old tweet by husband Abhishek Bachchan swooning over the actress' Cannes appearance has resurfaced, adding a layer of nostalgia and romance to her presence this year.The actress, known for turning heads on the red carpet, dazzled this week in a custom creation by designer Gaurav Gupta titled "Heiress of Clam". The sculptural gown, a celestial-meets-spiritual ensemble, drew from Indian heritage and cosmic symbolism. According to the designer, the gown was embroidered with abstract interpretations of the cosmos, the gown featured dramatic hues of silver, gold, charcoal, and black, embellished with micro glass crystals to catch and reflect light from every angle.Adding a powerful cultural statement […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill admitted that conceding extra runs proved costly in their 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at home on Thursday. Despite having already secured a place in the playoffs, the Titans struggled to contain LSG, who piled on a massive 235/2, led by Mitchell Marsh’s scintillating maiden IPL century — a 117-run blitz off just 64 balls.Gill pointed to the bowling effort in the latter stages as the turning point. “We gave 15-20 extra. If we'd stopped them (LSG) at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference,” he said, underlining the need for a course correction heading into the playoffs.Gujarat got off to a strong start in their chase but lost momentum in the 17th over when Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia departed in quick succession, handing the advantage to […]

[ad_1] Analysts indicate that the a possible India-US trade agreement and strong domestic economic indicators could maintain market stability. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was up marginally. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,636.30, up 27 points or 0.11%.BSE Sensex was at 80,967.34, up 15 points or 0.019%.Indian equity markets declined on Thursday, influenced by negative signals from US markets. Despite global pressures, analysts indicate that a possible India-US trade agreement and strong domestic economic indicators could maintain market stability within ranges.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “After the 14 percent pull back from the March lows the market is struggling to find direction. It appears that the sustained FII buying which played the important […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images) Already assured of a playoff berth, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to secure a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 league stage for the first time since 2016 when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday.Currently second with 17 points from 12 matches, two more wins could cement their place in Qualifier 1, offering a crucial second chance in the playoffs.The game, initially scheduled as a home fixture for RCB, was relocated due to monsoon conditions. Before the league was interrupted by the border conflict, RCB had built strong momentum with four consecutive wins. However, their return was met with a washout, and the team will aim to regain their rhythm after a 20-day break.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Virat Kohli has led […]