New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.Meteorologist Akhil Srivastava told IANS that a western disturbance was currently centred over Jammu & Kashmir, which is likely to trigger thunderstorm activity in the hilly r…
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Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Actor Jatin Sarna decided to shed light on the importance of rehearsals in the present era of quick takes and editing. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Sacred Games’ actor revealed that there are many actors who do not prepare enough.He was asked, “You spoke about theatre, rehearsals, and workshops. In today’s fast-paced shooting culture, detailed preparation has become rare. Do you think actors today should focus more on rehearsals instead of depending on quick takes a…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Government-backed e-commerce platform DigiHaat on Friday announced that it has expanded its mobility services to 55 cities across India through partnerships with driver-owned cooperatives Bharat Taxi and Namma Yatri. The company said the expansion is aimed at promoting a cooperative and citizen-centric model in the ride-hailing sector.The newly launched ‘DigiHaat Rides’ service, which was previously operational in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru, has now been extended to cit…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Scorching heatwave conditions continued to trouble residents across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the national capital and adjoining regions. The whole region has reported a sharp rise in temperatures over the past few days, making outdoor activities increasingly difficult for people.A jogger told IANS, “The heat has increased significantly compared to earlier days. The weather used to be pleasant in the…
Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Thursday urged the state government to immediately release pending dearness allowance (DA) installments and arrears to employees and pensioners after the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant a stay against the orders related to their payments. In a message shared on social media platform X, Jakhar said: “Your appeal seeking a stay against the court orders directing the release of employees’ arrears …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday released the schedule for the third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to be conducted in a phased manner across 16 states and three union territories ahead of the publication of the final voters’ list between October 1 and December 23.The cut-off date for a voter to qualify for inclusion in the electoral list under the SIR ranges from July 1 to October 1, an official said in a statement.The s…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The scorching summer heat has made life extremely difficult for people in the national capital and surrounding areas, with Delhi-NCR reeling under intense heatwave conditions.In its latest night weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the mercury in Delhi could touch a dangerous 47 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Amid the continuously rising temperatures, the weather department has maintained a strong heatwave alert for the capital.The bigges…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Severe heatwave conditions continued to intensify across Delhi and several parts of North India on Wednesday, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states.According to the IMD, the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist over the next few days, severely impacting normal life across the region.In Delhi, scorch…
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) After being introduced in cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Chandigarh, the cooperative-model “Bharat Taxi” service is now set to expand to Jaipur and other cities, with its Jaipur launch scheduled for the first week of June. The service aims to provide affordable and safe transport to commuters while ensuring better earnings and ownership rights for taxi drivers.Rajasthan Minister of State (MoS) for Cooperation (Independent Charge), Gautam Kumar Dak, said on Wednes…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A top doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine on Wednesday advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun and keep themselves hydrated as much as possible, amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in different parts of the country.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR, along with Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, is expected to face severe heat during the week. The weather agency has issued an orange alert for Delh…