Chennai, June 29 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday as a low-pressure circulation continues to influence weather conditions across the state.According to the RMC, an atmospheric circulation persists at an altitude of about 1.5 km above mean sea level, extending from Karnataka to the Kanyakumari Sea.Under its influence, one or two places in the hill areas of Coimbatore district, besides the Nilgiris, Dindigul and T…

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has expressed his strong reaction to the recent shocking Ketan Agarwal murder case, saying that while India has stronger laws to protect women, they should not be misused to manipulate the system.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Amaal penned a lengthy note addressed to women, expressing his thoughts on gender, accountability and the recent murder case that has sparked nationwide outrage.He wrote, ‘DEAR WOMEN! For generations it’s been the case t…

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the National Day celebrations of Seychelles honour the remarkable journey of the Seychellois people over the past fifty years and also reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the East African nation in its development journey.The National Day celebrations of Seychelles were held on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi attended the event as the Guest of Honour during his State visit to the archipelagic island. In a post on X, …

Addis Ababa, June 29 (IANS) The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Ugandan government have officially launched the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) to support continental health emergency capabilities amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak.The Africa CDC, in a statement issued late Saturday, said the newly launched IMST establishes a unified operational platform to strengthen Africa’s capacity to prepare …

Chennai, June 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will hold his first joint conference with District Collectors and senior police officers on Monday since assuming office, launching a two-day review of governance, law and order, and development priorities ahead of the presentation of the revised Budget for 2026-27. The June 29-30 conference will bring together District Collectors and senior police officials from across the state to deliberate on 43 key governance issues covering …

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) After a three-day manhunt, the Mahim Police have arrested the accused who allegedly launched a life-threatening knife attack on a 35-year-old man, Naveen Prasanna, outside Mumbai’s Mahim Railway Station following a minor altercation. The accused, identified as 19-year-old Anas Ansari, was arrested from Mumbai’s Wadala area. Police are still searching for the knife used in the crime, which has not yet been recovered.A senior police official said that the arrest was made aft…

Houston, June 29 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that Brazil must play with “mind, heart, and a clear idea” in their World Cup Round of 32 clash against Japan. Reflecting on his success in European knockout tournaments, he noted how unpredictable these matches can be.Brazil had a difficult start against Morocco, drawing 1-1. Since then, they have shown collective improvement, defeating Haiti 3-0 and repeating the scoreline against Scotland. The seven points and six goals in goal difference s…

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia held ‘productive discussions with board functionaries in London’ ahead of India’s white-ball series against England, starting July 1. Saikia, who took to social media to share the update, wrote, “Had some important and productive discussions with BCCI functionaries in London today on matters concerning Indian cricket… Looking forward to the road ahead.”The meeting also saw the presence of Delhi …

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor and politician Ravi Kishan looked back at his journey of hardships, struggles and patience, revealing that he was often mocked and overlooked by actors who went on to become stars during the 1990s.Speaking to fellow contestants on the reality show ‘Alliance’ where the actor is a contestant, Ravi reflected on his decades-long journey before achieving humongous recognition.”In my life, I have met many such people who used to make fun of me in the past. They were becomi…

Baghdad, June 29 (IANS) Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held separate meetings here with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending their war.Amedi stressed the importance of dialogue in fostering a more stable regional environment and paving the way for lasting understandings that address outstanding issues, according to a statement by the Iraqi presidency.Al-Zaidi affirmed th…