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The worrying changes in India’s monsoon patterns have implications for everything from agriculture to health
Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation phase. The wet spell starts again in September and continues well into October, when it should be dry. This isn't limited to Maharashtra. Several critical areas considered the breadbasket of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh—are witnessing the same pattern.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Okhla Phase 2
A massive fire broke out in a factory in the Okhla Phase 2 area of the national capital early Friday. Fire department officials and fire tenders arrived promptly after receiving the information.
Taylor Swift plans to stay together with boyfriend Travis Kelce at NFL star's new Kansas City mansion? Details here
Taylor Swift is mulling staying together with her boyfriend Travis Kelce at NFL star's mansion in Kansas City following the break in Eras Tour, as per reports.
Fire breaks out at Taylor Swift's New York apartment, here's what happened
Taylor Swift are in for a shocker as the American star was seen putting out a fire in her apartment in a recent video that surfaced on social media. In the video she was seen putting out the fire with an extinguisher in her hand. The video received mixed reactions from her followers who were both, shocked and awed by her stance. Taylor Swift songs are popular across the world but such incidents create serious concern among her fans.
India's mission in touch with Kuwaiti authorities to provide relief to its citizens affected in Mangaf fire
India's mission in Kuwait is investigating the tragic fire incident in Mangaf, Kuwait, which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50. The fire started in a building housing migrant workers in Mangaf.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
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Records tumble across Southwest US as temperatures soar well into triple digits
Record-breaking heat wave sweeps U.S. Southwest, causing hospitalizations and surpassing previous temperature records. Early summer arrival triggers excessive heat alerts in multiple states, with high temperatures persisting despite mild cooling forecasts.
Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
Delhi fire department got over 200 calls on May 29, highest so far this year
Delhi Fire Services received over 200 calls, including 183 fire-related, the highest this year. DFS chief Atul Garg mentioned the increase in calls due to rising temperature near 50°C.
India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match: ISIS-linked outfit threatens attack, New York on high alert
New York will increase security for the T20 Cricket World Cup, especially for the India-Pakistan match in June, due to potential threats. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on X that state, federal, and local law enforcement are collaborating to ensure safety, with no credible threat currently identified. The India-Pakistan game is on June 9 at Eisenhower Park, Nassau County., New York
Donald Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
At a rally in New York City's South Bronx, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and other regions are "building an army" to attack Americans from within. Speaking to a diverse crowd, Trump portrayed migrants as a violent threat, despite studies showing no higher criminality rates among immigrants. He pledged a massive deportation operation if re-elected, linking illegal immigration to economic challenges faced by Black and Hispanic communities.
A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC's suburbs, where sport thrives among immigrant communities
Eisenhower Park in New York hosts the T20 World Cup, showcasing cricket's rise in the U.S. with matches between top teams like Pakistan and India. The tournament concludes in Barbados, highlighting the sport's global appeal.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
Howard University in US cancels students ceremony. Check shocking reason
Howard University in the US was forced to cancel graduation mid-ceremony.
A brief history of the 2,000-pound Mark 80 bombs central to U.S.-Israeli tensions
The Mark 84 is a 2,000-pound bomb, part of the Pentagon's Mark 80 series. President Biden delayed a shipment to Israel of these bombs amid concerns over their use in Gaza, where civilian casualties have occurred. Israel mainly acquires these bombs from the United States.
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
In Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. On Saturday, video from WVAW-TV showed police wearing heavy gear and holding shields lined up on the campus in Charlottesville. Protesters chanted "Free Palestine," and university police said on the social platform X that an "unlawful assembly" had been declared in the area.
Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say
A police officer fired his gun inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall while clearing pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded inside. No injuries were reported, and the district attorney's office is reviewing the incident. The protesters had been occupying the hall for over 20 hours. The incident is part of a wave of protests across US college campuses against the Israel-Hamas conflict. In Los Angeles, over 200 people were arrested after police clashed with protesters at UCLA, leading to a chaotic scene.
Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia
The university canceled classes for the day on Wednesday, and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said the school would conduct an investigation "that may lead to arrests, expulsions and dismissals."
Large numbers of New York City police officers begin entering Columbia University campus
Protests have spread to campuses from California to Massachusetts as May commencement ceremonies near, putting added pressure on schools to clear protesters. More than 1,000 protesters have been arrested over the last two weeks on campuses in states including Texas, Utah, Virginia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Connecticut, Louisiana, California and New Jersey, some after violent clashes with police in riot gear.
Columbia University begins suspending Israel-Hamas war protesters after ultimatum to disband camp
At Columbia, student activists defied a 2 p.m. deadline to leave an encampment of around 120 tents on the school's Manhattan campus. Instead, hundreds of protesters marched around the quad, clapping, chanting and weaving around piles of temporary flooring and green carpeting meant for graduation ceremonies that are supposed to begin next week.
Who is Maxwell Azzarello, who put himself ablaze outside Donald Trump's trial? Know about 'conspiracy theories'
Maxwell Azzarello posted an article on a website. The article carried the headline 'I have set myself on fire outside of the Trump Trial'. It was followed by a manifesto riddled with conspiracy theories on everything from cryptocurrency and Hollywood actors to COVID and former President Bill Clinton.
Pro-Hezbollah protests, US Flag burnt in Manhattan, demonstrations in Illinois, California, New York, other cities too
In the San Francisco Bay Area, traffic was snarled for hours as protestors closed down all vehicle, pedestrian and bike traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge. Protests also took place in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest.
UN Security Council meeting briefly interrupted due to rare earthquake in New York
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake briefly interrupted a UN Security Council meeting in New York discussing the Middle East situation. No damages or injuries reported after the quake hit Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 jolts New York City
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the New York City area, with residents across the Northeast feeling the rumbling. No major damage reported. Memories of the 2011 quake that rattled the East Coast resurfaced.
Indian national dies in fire incident in Manhattan residential building
Fazil Khan was killed in the fire that broke out in a six-story residential building at 2 St. Nicholas Place in Harlem, Manhattan that left about 17 other people injured.
Indian students safe...: India's Consulate in New York on fire in Jersey City residential building
The Consulate General of India in New York has confirmed that Indian students and professionals residing in a residential building in Jersey City affected by a fire incident are safe. The consulate is in constant contact with the individuals and is providing assistance with accommodations and important documents. The fire, which started in the basement and spread to the upper floors and roof, has caused damage to a neighboring building.
1 dead, 5 injured in New York City subway station shooting
One person died and five others were injured in a Bronx subway shooting, according to NYPD Chief of Transit Michael M. Kemper. The incident, stemming from a dispute between two groups on a No. 4 train, led to gunfire as the train arrived at Mount Eden Avenue station. Victims were hospitalized, with non-life-threatening injuries except for the deceased, a 34-year-old man. Police emphasize the shooting was targeted, with no identified suspect yet.
FBI offers Rs 8.5 lakh reward in search for missing Indian student Mayushi Bhagat from New Jersey
Mayushi Bhagat, a 29-year-old Indian student, mysteriously vanished from Jersey City over four years ago. Last seen on April 29, 2019, leaving her apartment, her disappearance prompted an ongoing search effort, backed by the FBI's $10,000 reward for information. Fluent in multiple languages, Bhagat studied at the New York Institute of Technology and had ties to South Plainfield, New Jersey. A cryptic conversation with her father before her disappearance adds to the perplexing case, urging public cooperation for closure.
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