New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.In New Jersey, at least 29 people are estimated to have died as a result of the heat wave, according to the state’s Department of Health. The deaths were reported across 10 counties, and officials say most of the victims were found in homes without air conditioning, Xinhua new…
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Amaravati, July 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology, Nara Lokesh, on Sunday appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to provide immediate assistance to a Telugu family stranded at Hong Kong Airport after they lost their passports.Lokesh, son of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, took to ‘X’ on Sunday to make an appeal to the External Affairs Minister.He appealed after one Rajeswari Bolla tagged Lokesh, seeking his help.The …
Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran craves thrill. The ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker crashed a wedding recently along with Martin Garrix. The two were both set to perform in Chicago, and received a message on social media from Mike Kindelin, as he requested them to make a surprise appearance at his sister Tessa and groom Brendan Harty’s celebrations, and the two were happy to follow the lead, reports ‘Female First UK’.Ed Sheeran took to his Instagram, and shared a Reel. He…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Neha Sharma is making the most of her Chicago vacation as she is embracing life’s simple pleasures with optimism and gratitude. From soaking in scenic views to cherishing spontaneous moments, the ‘Crook’ actress has been sharing glimpses of her relaxing getaway on social media. On Thursday, Neha took to her Instagram handle and posted a couple of her candid pictures, writing, “Optimistically embracing all the random little joys—cats, flowers, strolls, and a…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Neha Sharma has joked about speculation that she has swapped acting for food blogging as she shared another glimpse from her Chicago holiday. The actress, known for her playful social media posts, shared a video from her vacation with a light-hearted caption. Neha wrote, “For everyone convinced I’ve hung up my acting boots to become a food blogger… well, here’s yet another one! Bon appétit!.” In the video, the ‘Crook’ actress can be seen exploring th…
Chicago, June 19 (IANS) Former US President Barack Obama criticised US President Donald Trump during the the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, without mentioning him by name.A US presidential center is a complex dedicated to a former president’s legacy, which typically includes a museum, educational facilities, public programs, and an archive of presidential records. Most US presidents have one.Reflecting on history, Obama emphasised the American ideal of “no kings or…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Even after so many years, Subhash Ghai’s “Taal” featuring Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna enjoys a special place in the hearts of movie buffs. Now, Ghai seems to be thinking about making a sequel to the beloved romantic entertainer. In his latest post on social media, he asked the netizens if they would like him to produce “Taal 2” with a fresh cast and a young talented director.In his Instagram post, the filmmaker even went on to reveal the biggest compliment he ever r…
Chicago (United States), May 18 (IANS) A 25-year-old Indian student lost her life while six others were injured in a tragic road accident near Chicago in the United States, officials confirmed on Monday (Indian time). The fatal accident occurred late on Saturday night (US time) along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, according to the police.According to local media reports, the deceased student has been identified as Navya Gadusu. The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed …
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Air India has decided to suspend several international flights for three months, beginning June, amid surging jet fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, said reports.Multiple reports said that the reduction in international flights from Delhi include key destinations like Chicago and Newark in the US, Singapore and Shanghai.Moreover, Air India flights to destinations like San Francisco, Paris, and Toronto have been cut. Overall, the airline has reduced around 100 dai…
Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) To mark the International Labour Day, the Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously increased base rates of minimum wages for labourers by 15 per cent, the first such decision in 14 years. A resolution in this regard, moved by the Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, was unanimously passed at the special session to mark ‘Kirti Divas’ (Labour Day).Moving the resolution, the Minister said the historic session had been convened after nearly 69 years on Friday to pay ho…