New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan region during the next week and over the plains of northwest India, with the possibility of isolated heavy falls over Jammu & Kashmir on the 5th and 6th of January. “Dense fog and cold day conditions are likely… Continue reading IMD predicts rainfall, snowfall across North India
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We strongly condemn New Orleans terror attack: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans in which 15 people were killed and several wounded when a man, inspired by the Islamic State, drove his pick-up truck into large crowds celebrating New Year’s Day. In a post on X, the PM said:… Continue reading We strongly condemn New Orleans terror attack: PM Modi
FIFA releases schedule of its tournaments in 2025
Paris: World football governing body FIFA on Wednesday released the itinerary of its tournaments to be played in 2025. The Club World Cup, qualifiers for the biggest-ever World Cup, three youth tournaments, the Beach Soccer World Cup, the first Women’s Futsal World Cup, the Intercontinental Cup and the Arab Cup are all on the agenda,… Continue reading FIFA releases schedule of its tournaments in 2025
Honda Cars India sales up 20 pc at 1,31,871 units in 2024
NEW DELHI: Honda Cars India Ltd on Wednesday reported a 20 per cent growth in total sales at 1,31,871 units in 2024 as compared to 1,10,143 units in 2023. Domestic sales of the company stood at 68,650 units last year as against 84,289 units in 2023, down 18.55 per cent. Exports jumped over two-fold in… Continue reading Honda Cars India sales up 20 pc at 1,31,871 units in 2024
A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025
In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always exciting events to look out for in the sky. The year 2025 is no exception and has its fair share of such events. Though the night sky is more spectacular from a dark country sky,… Continue reading A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025
WhatsApp Pay can now extend UPI services to all users in India
Kolkata: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has removed the UPI user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay (Third Party App Provider) with immediate effect. With this development, WhatsApp Pay can now extend UPI services to its entire user base in India. Previously, NPCI had permitted WhatsApp Pay to expand its UPI user base in a… Continue reading WhatsApp Pay can now extend UPI services to all users in India
World population reaches 8.09 bln on New Year Day
New York: The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates released on Monday. The 0.9 percent increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75 million people. In… Continue reading World population reaches 8.09 bln on New Year Day
Western disturbance to bring snowfall in western Himalayan region, rising temperatures in north India: IMD
New Delhi [India]: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast an active western disturbance starting tomorrow, which is expected to raise temperatures in eastern, central, and northern India over the next 3-5 days. However, the western Himalayan region is likely to experience heavy rain and snowfall due to the disturbance. “We are forecasting a… Continue reading Western disturbance to bring snowfall in western Himalayan region, rising temperatures in north India: IMD
Elon Musk alleges possible ‘link’ between Cybertruck explosion and New Orleans attack
Las Vegas [US], January 2: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday (local time) alleged a connection between the explosion of a Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas and a similar attack in New Orleans, as both vehicles were rented from the same car rental site, Turo. “Appears likely to be an act… Continue reading Elon Musk alleges possible ‘link’ between Cybertruck explosion and New Orleans attack
Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans ‘act of terrorism’
New Orleans [US], January 2: The death toll has now risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans “act of terrorism” after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday (US local time), CNN reported. In an official statement, New Orleans Coroner Dwight McKenna said, “As… Continue reading Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans ‘act of terrorism’