The MeT department has predicted more rains today in the city which is reeling under the impact of heavy downpour, even as the civic body and other agencies are trying to restore normalcy in affected areas.The relief personnel of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and other government agencies are making efforts to drain out stagnated water and repair the … [Read more...] about MeT forecasts more heavy rain in Telangana
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BJP hits out at actor Prakash Raj for criticising Modi
The BJP's Karnataka unit today hit out at actor Prakash Raj for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on those "celebrating" the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh, saying he has shown "political immaturity."Raj had described as "chilling" the silence of Modi on those "celebrating" the killing of Lankesh, including the ones followed by him on Twitter.State … [Read more...] about BJP hits out at actor Prakash Raj for criticising Modi
Want my statue to be placed between Presley and MJ:Asha Bhosle
She introduced Bollywood to rock 'n' roll and it is only fitting that Asha Bhosle would want her wax statue to be placed between the idols of international music icons Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.The 84-year-old singing legend, who unveiled her wax sculpture created by Madame Tussauds Delhi, said she could not have imagined that London's renowned museum will have a … [Read more...] about Want my statue to be placed between Presley and MJ:Asha Bhosle
India, China should start a new chapter: Chinese envoy
Chinese envoy to India Luo Zhaohui has said it was time for India and China to turn the old page and start a new chapter, stressing that the countries have made a lot of progress at bilateral level.Chinese President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Summit in Xiamen earlier this month, and the two leaders sent a clear message of "reconciliation" and … [Read more...] about India, China should start a new chapter: Chinese envoy
Twin earthquakes hit Andaman Islands within two hours
Two medium-intensity earthquakes hit the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago within a span of less than two hours today, the Indian Meteorological Department said here.According to the National Centre for Seismology, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale hit the Andaman Islands at 6.19 pm, followed by another at 8:05 pm.The second earthquake had a … [Read more...] about Twin earthquakes hit Andaman Islands within two hours