Patna (Bihar): After nearly a month of subdued monsoon activity, rain has returned to Bihar, bringing pleasant weather across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Patna Meteorological Centre have issued a heavy rain and lightning alert for parts of southern and eastern Bihar on Tuesday, July 16. A low-pressure area has developed over South Bihar, which is expected to shift toward Eastern Uttar Pradesh by Wednesday. This system is likely to trigger very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) in Kaimur and Rohtas and heavy rainfall (64.5 to 115.5 mm) in Buxar, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai,…
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Ranchi (Jharkhand): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in six districts of Jharkhand on Thursday, July 17, warning residents of possible thunderstorms and lightning in the region. According to the IMD, districts likely to be affected include Palamu, Garhwa, Koderma, Lohardaga, Chatra, and Kodarma. The weather department has advised people in these areas to stay indoors during intense rainfall and avoid sheltering under trees during lightning. The alert comes after a day of varied rainfall patterns across the state. In the past 24 hours, Sahibganj’s Rajmahal region recorded the highest rainfall at 187.2…
Bokaro (Jharkhand): A fierce gunfight broke out early Tuesday between security forces and Naxal insurgents in the dense Kashtitand forest near Lugu Hills, located under Jageshwar Bihar police station limits in Bokaro district. The encounter is ongoing, with intermittent firing reported from both sides. Sources say a Cobra Battalion commando has sustained injuries in the crossfire and has been airlifted to Ranchi for urgent medical treatment. His condition remains under close observation. Reports also indicate that Kunwar Manjhi, a notorious Naxal leader with a bounty of â‚ą25 lakh, may have been hit by police bullets during the encounter. However, official…
Taipei, Taiwan: Military tensions in the Taiwan Strait have surged once again as China intensified its military presence near Taiwan’s air and sea borders. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported on Tuesday morning that 18 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships were detected operating near the island. Of particular concern, six of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait—a long-standing unofficial boundary between China and Taiwan—and entered Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response, Taiwan deployed its own aircraft, naval vessels, and surveillance systems to monitor and issue appropriate warnings. This marks…
Washington, D.C.: Former President Donald Trump has placed a sharp political focus on Texas, hoping to secure a net gain of five U.S. House seats in the state to strengthen the Republican majority in Congress. With 25 of Texas’s 38 congressional seats already held by the GOP, Trump sees a pathway to expanding the party’s dominance—particularly by flipping competitive Democratic districts in South Texas. Trump is especially eyeing districts represented by Democratic Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez. In recent election cycles, Trump led in both districts—by 7 points in Cuellar’s and 4 in Gonzalez’s—but the Democrats narrowly held their…
New Delhi: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has officially launched the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) at PHD House in the capital. This initiative is aimed at spotlighting young culinary talent across India and reviving the country’s rich gastronomic heritage. Themed “Celebrating Indian Culinary Heritage: Blending Tradition with Innovation,” the competition is designed for final-year hospitality students and will roll out zonal rounds across the country before culminating in a grand finale at IHM Pusa, New Delhi, in January 2026. Chief Guest Suman Billa highlighted the global appeal of Indian…
Chandigarh: In a deeply tragic incident that has left the nation shocked, Punjab Police have arrested a 26-year-old NRI, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, for allegedly hitting and fatally injuring 114-year-old world-renowned marathon runner Fauja Singh. The accident took place on Monday evening in Beas Pind, the ancestral village of the veteran athlete, located near Jalandhar. According to reports, Dhillon — who had returned to India from Canada just a week ago — was driving from Bhogpur to Kishangarh when his vehicle struck Fauja Singh, who was walking along the roadside. The collision was so severe that the elderly runner was thrown…
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is commemorating its 97th Foundation Day today with a grand celebration at the C. Subramaniam Hall, NASC Complex, New Delhi. The event includes an Awards Ceremony and the launch of the Viksit Krishi Exhibition, highlighting the country’s strides in agriculture. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the event, accompanied by Minister of State Shri Bhagirath Choudhary and key dignitaries such as Dr Ramesh Chand from NITI Aayog and senior ICAR officials. This annual celebration marks nearly a century of ICAR’s contributions to Indian agriculture, from enhancing food security…