In Kerala's Wayanad region, rescue workers saved about 1,000 people following severe landslides and heavy rains. With nearly 296 dead and 240 missing, operations were challenged by persistent rain. Rahul Gandhi visited relief camps, focusing on support rather than politics. Reconstruction efforts included opening a new 24-tonne capacity bridge for public use.
In what may be a damaging revelation for Kamala Harris, her alleged former boyfriend and mentor Willie Brown has claimed that he arranged a $55,000 cheque signed by Donald Trump when Kamala Harris contested for the office of attorney general of California in 2011. Will it impact the outcome of the US Presidential Election 2024
Several cities have solved this problem through implementation of several projects under the Smart Cities Mission, the flagship programme of the BJP government which aims to develop 100 smart cities. ET takes a look at how this issue was addressed by four cities.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Tata Play were in conflict over the removal of SPNI channels from consumer packs. Tata Play cited declining popularity and cost savings for customers as reasons. SPNI claimed retaliation after requesting an audit of Tata Play's subscriber management system. SPNI is considering legal action due to an existing contract. Tata Play's CEO assured the move complied with regulations and allowed individual subscriptions. This dispute highlights industry challenges with competition from streaming services. Читать дальше...
Screens in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers have caught MPs off guard. MoS Ramdas Athavale was seen sleeping behind FM Nirmala Sitharaman during a budget debate, prompting Junior Minister Pabitra Margherita to wake him. JDU MP Devesh Chandra Thakur criticized his party and BJP. A proposal to separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian canteens was opposed.
Apart from Venugopal, his party colleague Amar Singh, DMK floor leader in Lok Sabha TR Baalu and Samajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav are the main opposition members from the Lok Sabha in the committee. TMC MP Sougata Roy is also part of this committee.
Due to his hefty income and the pay discrepancy brought to light by industry professionals, Robert Downey Jr.'s appointment as Doctor Doom in the MCU has prompted anger. This has resulted in conflicting responses from fans and criticism regarding industry wage inequalities.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament of a 68% drop in train accidents during the Modi government's tenure compared to the UPA's. He cited significant railway recruitments and emphasized increased safety measures. The session concluded amid Opposition protests following Vaishnaw's comments about an Opposition MP.
The Supreme Court upheld sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for additional benefits, provided states can justify it with empirical data. The Court stressed identifying a 'creamy layer' among SCs/STs to maintain equitable representation and advised limiting reservation benefits to the first generation of beneficiaries who have achieved higher status.
The recent landslides in Wayanad have reignited calls for finalizing the long-pending Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification for the Western Ghats. Since 2011, consensus among the six affected states has been elusive. A new five-member committee, led by former forest director general Sanjay Kumar, is in the final stages of creating a framework emphasizing state acceptance, habitat preservation, and ecosystem services integration. The framework aims for a collaborative and constructive approach to ESA designation... Читать дальше...
Responding to a debate on the demands for grants for the Union education ministry in the Lok Sabha, Pradhan also said that the government has not imposed any language.
In the aftermath of the deadly landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, ISRO has released high-resolution satellite images showing extensive damage. The disaster claimed over 293 lives, left 206 missing, and impacted 86,000 square meters of land. Rescue operations are ongoing, with over 1,600 personnel involved. The data highlights the region’s vulnerability, emphasizing the need for better disaster preparedness.
Toya Turner joins NBC’s 'Chicago P.D.' as a series regular for Season 12, playing police officer Yara Page. Her addition follows the departure of Tracy Spiridakos and Jesse Lee Soffer. Turner has appeared in other One Chicago series and has a diverse acting background.
Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu's quest for a third straight Olympic medal ended with a straight-game loss to China's world number six, He Bing Jiao, in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad lost 21-19, 21-14 in a 56-minute match. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, had advanced to the knockout stage after topping her group but couldn't overcome Bing Jiao in their rematch of the Tokyo Olympic bronze medal play-off.
Paris Olympics 2024 has been about unity, harmony, away from the geopolitical tensions and recent images of North Korean and South Korean table tennis players posing together for pictures on the podium is a testimony to that. However, there are also rumors that the North Korean players may face backlash from their government due to posing for these pictures.
A new World Bank study revealed challenges for 100+ countries, including India, in achieving high-income status. While India's digitalization and demographics are strong points, effective policies must foster broad economic growth, better education, and technology use to meet the 2047 development goals.
Food delivery giant Zomato reported multifold year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit while revenue soared for the June quarter. Zomato announced the launch of District – a new app for its going-out business. The company has been increasing its focus on the vertical, which includes dining out, live events, and ticketing.
Air India cancelled its flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv on Thursday, citing operational reasons. The decision coincides with escalating tensions in the conflict between Israel and the terror group Hamas. Air India operates four flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv every week.
Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two" will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September. The film's U.S. release was canceled after the first chapter earned $11 million on its opening weekend. The second chapter will screen out-of-competition, with the first chapter showing earlier the same day.
Nate Silver became famous after he predicted 49 of 50 states in the 2008 presidential election. He also hit the headlines in 2012 after he successfully predicted the reelection of the president Barack Obama. What has he said about the performance of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the US Presidential Election 2024?
The meeting underscored the robust India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, highlighting key areas of collaboration and mutual interest, with focus on people-to-people cooperation, besides reiterating the importance of parliamentary exchanges between India and Japan, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Elon Musk recently declared that he would be fighting Mark Zuckerberg, referring to him as a "little fella" and implying that it would be a "short fight." In the midst of ongoing disagreements, he also talked about taking up the challenge to oppose Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan were released by Russia in the largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history.
German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said the decision to send him back to Russia had been informed by Berlin's duty towards German citizens and solidarity with the United States.