New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered a wave of grief and concern across political lines, with leaders calling the tragedy a painful reminder of the vulnerability of the hill regions to extreme natural disasters.BJP MP and actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed deep anguish, saying, “Everyone is deeply pained by this incident. Those living in the hills are gripped by fear in the wake of such natural calamities.”BJP…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttarkashi and several other Uttarakhand districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall there. The department also predicted light to very light showers in Delhi-NCR over the coming week.Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for parts of western Uttar Pradesh, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected at several places.Speaking to IANS, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava said: “Du…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In a stormy session of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the House passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024, through a voice vote, despite sustained protests and disruptions from Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. The proceedings, which resumed post-adjournment at 2 p.m. with Sandhya Rai in the chair, quickly descended into chaos as Opposition MPs raised slogans and created a ruckus, stalling normal …

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Chennai Grand Masters 2025, India’s premier classical chess tournament, has been postponed by a day after a fire incident at the Hyatt Regency Chennai on Tuesday night, the organisers said on Wednesday. The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters was initially scheduled to kick off on August 6, with a marquee opening round clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang. But a fire at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where the competition was due to …

Gwalior, Aug 6 (IANS) Pro Panja League is the first league of its kind for one very special reason. Every team consists of male, female and para-athletes, giving equal opportunity to all to take the centre stage and flex their strength in front of the world. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Sher-e-Ludhiana’s Manorama Bisht and para-athlete Harish Varma spoke on how despite all the complexities of pulling off a league of such magnitude, the message to all those participating remains the …

Mumbai, August 6 (IANS) Pro Kabaddi League season 7 champions Bengal Warriorz will aim to return to the PKL Season 12 Playoffs after four consecutive editions of league stage exits. Ahead of Season 12, the Warriorz parted ways with former head coach Prashant Surve after finishing 10th last season with just five wins in 22 matches. They appointed former India international and gold medal-winning coach Naveen Kumar, who led Telugu Titans as head coach in Season 5, as their new head coach, with Pra…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy, on Wednesday, took to social media to share how moving to Goa had a positive impact on her mental health and helped her become a calmer mother. In a recent post on Instagram, the ‘De Dana Dan’ actress reflected on her journey, highlighting the peace and balance she found in her new surroundings. Sameera, who shifted to Goa with her family in 2020, celebrated her 6th year in the state and reflected on how it changed her as a person. Reddy …

Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) Producer T G Vishwa Prasad, whose firm is producing director Maruthi’s eagerly awaited horror thriller ‘The Raja Saab’, featuring Prabhas in the lead, has now confirmed that they had intentions to make ‘The Raja Saab – Part 2’ as well but that it would be a completely different story. In an interview to a YouTube channel, Producer Vishwa Prasad said,”Raja Saab 2 is there. But this story will not continue. The second part will be in the type of a multiverse. It will belong t…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Playback singer Monali Thakur released her new track ‘Ek Baar Phir’ on Wednesday. This marks her comeback to music after a brief hiatus. The National Award-winning singer has shared that the song draws from the journey she has been on over the past few years. The track explores the themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and abuse.Talking about the song, she said, “This song is deeply personal to me, it draws from the journey I’ve been on over the past few years. What many d…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Celebrating 32 years of his iconic film “Khalnayak,” filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to reflect on its lasting impact and express excitement over the growing demand for a sequel. He shared his vision of bringing back the beloved characters—Ballu Balram, Ganga, and Ram—with a new generation cast, hoping to recreate a fresh wave of cinematic magic. To celebrate the milestone, the veteran director posted an image featuring him with Sanjay Dutt and captioned …