Spread the love NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over rising inflation, flagging a steep surge in commercial LPG cylinder prices, including a Rs 993 jump in a single day.The Congress leader said he had earlier warned that inflationary pressures would rise after the polls, pointing...
‘In temperatures above 40˚C/104˚F…’: Why WHO cautions against using electric fans in extreme heatwaves
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiMay 1, 2026 02:57 PM IST As large parts of India continue to battle intense heatwaves, many households instinctively turn to electric fans for relief. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), fans may actually become counterproductive, and even dangerous, when temperatures rise beyond 40°C. Issuing guidelines to deal with the heatwave, the...
‘What a shame’: Swati Maliwal accuses Bhagwant Mann of arriving ‘drunk’ in Punjab assembly
Spread the love NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday accused Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann of arriving “drunk” at the legislative assembly.In a social media post on X, Maliwal shared a clip of Mann addressing the assembly and said that Mann should undergo an “alcohol test” and, if found guilty, be removed from the post of chief...
Watch: Supriya Sule stuck in massive Mumbai–Pune Expressway jam, misses Maharashtra Day event
Spread the love MUMBAI: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule was among hundreds of commuters stranded in a massive traffic jam on the Lonavala–Khandala ghat stretch on Friday, as a sudden weekend rush and Maharashtra Day traffic brought vehicular movement on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway to a near standstill.According to reports, vehicle queues stretched up to 5 km, leaving commuters stuck for...
‘God wanted Mojtaba preserved’: Iran calls US claims on Supreme Leader ‘trick used by enemy’
Spread the love Senior official in the Iranian government dismissed claims by the United States on the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said that he is healthy.Member of the assembly of experts and the deputy for international affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi said that such tactics are used by the...
Holder catch controversy: ‘Sufficient evidence for not out’ – Bishop on Patidar wicket
Spread the love Rajat Patidar and Jason Holder (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Was Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar out or not out? Did Jason Holder take a clean catch? The debate continues to gather momentum, with several former cricketers weighing in. Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has now joined the discussion, sharing his views on Holder’s controversial...
Petrol, diesel, LPG price today: What are the latest rates in your city? Check here
Spread the love Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on Thursday revised...
What’s gone wrong? Bumrah’s disastrous IPL 2026 – 132 avg, 2 wkts in 8 games
Spread the love Bumrah averages worst in IPL 2026: What’s behind the rare dip? (Image: X) Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world today, but it is surprising to see that his average is currently among the worst in this IPL season. Bumrah went wicketless in his first five games and picked up...
மதுரை சித்திரை திருவிழா: லட்சக்கணக்கான பக்தர்கள் புடைசூழு கள்ளழகர் வைகை ஆற்றில் இறங்கினார்
Spread the love மதுரை சித்திரை திருவிழா முதலில் மீனாட்சிக்கும், பிறகு அழகருக்கும் என மொத்தம் 20 நாட்களுக்கும் மேலாக நடைபெறும். 2026ஆம் ஆண்டு சித்திரை திருவிழா கடந்த ஏப்ரல் மாதம்19ஆம் தேதி கொடியேற்றத்துடன் தொடங்கியது. மீனாட்சி திருக்கல்யாணம், தேரோட்டம் என மீனாட்சி திருவிழா முடிந்த பிறகு அழகர் திருவிழா தொடங்கும். அப்படி அழகர் கோயிலில் இருந்து புறப்படும் அழகரை பக்தர்கள் தோளிலேயே சுமந்து சென்று மதுரைக்கு வந்து ஆடி பாடி மகிழ்வித்து மீண்டும் அழகர் மலைக்கு அழைத்து செல்வது வழக்கம். அப்படி நேற்று...
Top Iranian leaders push to remove FM Abbas Araghchi over alleged allegiance to IRGC
Spread the love Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accusing him of acting under the direction of the Revolutionary Guards leadership without informing the presidency, according to a report citing sources familiar with the matter.Two sources told Iran International that Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf believe Araghchi has in...
