New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The national Capital woke up to torrential rain on Saturday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight disruptions, marring the festive mood of Raksha Bandhan. According to Flightradar data, at least 105 flights were delayed due to the inclement weather.Of the delayed flights, 13 were inbound to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) and 92 were outbound, throwing travel schedules into chaos.Though there were no mass cancellations, airlines…

Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS ) More than 1.5 lakh people are expected to gather at Madurai’s Parapatti on August 21 for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) second state conference, which is anticipated to be one of the party’s largest political events to date. The conference comes ten months after TVK’s maiden state conference was held at Vikkaravandi in October 2024, which marked the party’s formal entry into large-scale political mobilisation.The upcoming event is expected to draw 1.2 lakh men, 25,000 …

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) England all-rounder Chris Woakes says he may opt for rehabilitation over surgery on his shoulder injury, despite the risk of a recurrence, in a bid to be fit for the Ashes later this year. The 36-year-old sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder on the opening day of England’s fifth-Test defeat to India at The Oval. Although ruled out for the rest of the match, Woakes returned to bat at number 11 with his left arm in a sling, as England chased a series-clinching win on…

New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming U.S. Open due to a recurring back injury, ending her hopes of repeating or bettering last year’s quarterfinal run at the Grand Slam in New York. The Spaniard, currently ranked No. 12, has not played competitively since her first-round defeat to Britain’s Katie Boulter at Wimbledon on June 30. The U.S. Tennis Association confirmed on Friday that Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann will replace Bados…

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta has talked about how her path to a single life unfolded organically and said that it’s better to live a peaceful, self-focused life than to be in a toxic relationship. Asked if there was a moment when she consciously chose the path to singlehood, or did it unfold naturally with her evolving priorities in life, Divya Dutta told IANS: “Absolutely.. It just happened organically over time.”The actress said that she initially did envision a traditional, mo…

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna has emphasized the importance of self-reflection and journaling to stay connected with her inner self. Talking about what keeps her grounded through all the fame, travel, and chaos of being a pan-India star, Rashmika told IANS: “It’s the people that surround me. My family, my friends & my team provide me with utmost support, but they also help me stay grounded.”“Of course, my fans, who remind me why I do what I do & help me push thro…

New York, Aug 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has claimed that he “got things settled” between India and Pakistan during their “conflict” in May through trade, even though in reality, there is no deal with India. “I got things settled with India, Pakistan [and] I think it was trade more than any other reason,” he said on Friday.India has denied that trade came up in any of the discussions with US leaders during Operation Sindoor or that Trump mediated a truce.Soon after Trump first made the c…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Taking to social media platform X, he conveyed his best wishes to the people of India, celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.”Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” he posted, adding in Hindi, “Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.”Earlier in the day, taking to social media platform X…

Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) The longest anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the last two decades entered its 9th day on Saturday and the Indian Army said intense firing and explosions continued throughout the night in Akhal Devsar forest of Kulgam district.An Army spokesperson said on Saturday, “Kulgam encounter enters day 9; intense explosions and firing reported throughout the night. Some developments have taken place in the operation and will be shared once confirmed.”DG…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) On the occasion of August Kranti Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the brave individuals who participated in the Quit India Movement, hailing their sacrifices as the spark that ignited India’s collective resolve for Independence.Taking to X, PM Modi posted: “We remember with deep gratitude all those brave people who, under the inspiring leadership of Bapu, took part in the Quit India Movement. Their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countles…