Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,125
Caracas, Aug 4 (IANS) The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,125, according to an official update released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. The report, posted on Rodriguez’s Telegram…
IMD issues red, orange alerts for thunderstorms, heavy rain across several states
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for several states on Tuesday, cautioning residents about thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next two to three…
NDA to hold ‘Mangal Milan’ today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its ‘Mangal Milan’ meeting on Tuesday at the Parliament Library Building (PLB) to chalk out the ruling alliance’s floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon Session. A note,…
25 US states sue Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) A coalition of 25 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that US President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, according to a court…
Trump says US-Iran talks underway, calls it ‘last chance’
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran are “going on right now,” adding that “this is a last chance.” “We’re talking and we’re talking at the request of Iran, backed by Saudi…
Anne Hathaway celebrates 25 years of ‘The Princess Diaries’ with rare BTS video
Los Angeles, Aug 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway is celebrating 25 years of her coming-of-age comedy film, ‘The Princess Diaries’. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared an array of throwback pictures and videos from the making…
JLo shares pictures from her Italian holiday with twins Emme and Max before they head to college
Los Angeles, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is currently on a vacation in Europe with her kids, and can’t get enough of her company, and the picturesque locations in Italy. On Monday, the actress-singer took to her Instagram, and shared a…
Sheikh Hasina should not make political statements: B’Desh PM advisor to Indian High Commissioner
Dhaka, Aug 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir on Monday sought the Indian government’s cooperation to ensure that no one from the Awami League, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, can use…
Rajasthan: Karni Sena chief warns of staging protest outside CM’s residence (Lead)
Jaipur, Aug 4 (IANS) Tension escalated in Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur on Monday after a protest led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena turned confrontational during its ‘Savarna Nyay Padyatra’ against the proposed University Grants Commission (UGC)…
Meghalaya: Petrol bombs hurled at pollution board office, probe on
Shillong, Aug 3 (IANS) Two unidentified masked men allegedly hurled petrol bombs at the office of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) in Shillong on Monday before fleeing the scene, prompting police to launch a manhunt. No casualties or…