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Monsoon mayhem is back: Mumbai’s highest-single day rainfall in 5 years wreaks havoc in city
Mumbai has been seeing incessant heavy rainfall since Sunday. Today, the city recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in six hours following which several local train services and flights were suspended. Trees were uprooted, cases of short circuit have been reported. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has appealed to Mumbaikars to not venture out unless necessary
Hugs, cheers, and some tears: The many moods of the UK after a historic election
The 2024 UK elections marked a seismic shift as Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, claimed victory, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. This marks the end of the road for Rishi Sunak, who has stepped down as Tory leader. The results gave the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK reasons to smile
A cup of tea and an election: UK queues up to cast its vote
Millions of voters across the UK stood in queue at polling stations to cast their votes in a momentous election. This election could end the Conservative rule, bringing Keir Starmer-led Labour Party to power. After the counting of votes, the final results will be declared tomorrow
In Photos | It’s raining cats and dogs at the UK general elections!
The United Kingdom is voting today and the dogs are joining the action. #dogsatpollingstations is trending across social media and we can’t get over the cute images of these ‘pawsome’ pooches at the polls
Horror in Hathras: After stampede kills 121, it's a day of mourning
A stampede broke out at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday. Around 2.5 lakh people were attending the sermon delivered by self-styled godman Bhole Baba. When the preacher was leaving, devotees rushed to collect dust from his car's tyre trail. This triggered a crowd crush which killed 121 including 108 women, 7 children
In Photos | ‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Beryl devastates the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, categorised as ‘extremely dangerous’ by forecasters, wreaked havoc in the Caribbean as strong winds and heavy rains destroyed homes, damaged several fishing vessels, and disrupted power and communication lines. The hurricane is next headed towards Jamaica, which is under a hurricane warning. Parts of the Dominican Republic and Haiti are also on alert
In Photos | Heavy downpour submerges Delhi in misery
Delhi woke up to a rain-devastated city on Friday as heavy showers wreaked havoc and destruction. Roads were inundated with water, causing hours-long traffic snarls. At Delhi Airport, a part of the canopy also collapsed, killing one and injuring others
Bend It Like Bharat: From Dal Lake to Purana Qila, the best of India's Yoga Day celebrations
PM Narendra Modi helmed the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar, saying the world views the ancient Indian practice as a ‘powerful agent for global good’. A look at how Indians rolled out their yoga mats to mark 21 June
In pictures: In North Korea, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un's bromance blooms
Russian president Vladimir Putin visited North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un to strengthen relations between the two countries, which are isolated by much of the world. The public display of the two leaders' friendship was evident during the visit, indicating a strong bond between them
Hugs and handshakes: PM Modi’s G7 photodiary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Italy to attend the G7 Summit after being invited by Giorgia Meloni. On the sidelines of this meet, the PM is holding bilaterals with world leaders, discussing trade, ties and other issues
Khana Khazana! Best Indian food images of the year
The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the year has announced its winning images and they are just scrumptious. Indian photographers have featured prominently among the winners. These images may get your stomach rumbling
Modi, mantris and more: The best moments from the swearing-in ceremony
Narendra Modi and 72 other members of the new government have taken the oath of office in a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event has over 8,000 guests, including world leaders as well as businessmen and celebrities from the movie industry
80th anniversary of D-Day: Remembering the fallen heroes of World War II
Veterans and world leaders were moved to tears at ceremonies in France and the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy. It is on this day, 6 June 1944, that more than 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France by sea and air to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany during World War II
In photos: Inside last day of India's mammoth Lok Sabha election
Polling for the last and seventh phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections on Saturday brought the great democratic exercise of voting for 543 MPs to completion. From the world’s highest polling station in Himachal Pradesh to crossing rivers in Jharkhand, voters beat odds to cast their ballots
Pray, Meditate, Repeat: Inside PM Modi's spiritual retreat at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari
After a hectic schedule of campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a small break for peace and meditation. He has begun his meditation retreat at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, which will continue until 1 June. Here's a glimpse
In Photos: Kylian Mbappe, Toni Kroos, Olivier Giroud and Stefano Pioli bid farewells to their respective clubs
Kylian Mbappe, Toni Kroos, Olivier Giroud and AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli bid farewells to their respective clubs over the weekend. Check out the best moments from the farewells in photos.
In pictures: President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal vote along with Delhi, 7 other states in Phase 6
Braving the brutal heat, voters turned up to cast their ballot in Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha election. In Delhi, from political bigwigs to the common man, everyone was posing with their inked fingers
Heinrich Klaasen, bowlers setup SRH's clinical win over RR to reach IPL 2024 final
Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the IPL 2024 on Friday after thumping Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 in Chennai. Check out a few photos from the contest here.
Sweat it out: Delhi bakes under the searing heat
It’s red hot in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in the national capital due to severe heatwave conditions, with officials warning that these conditions will prevail for the next five days. Here’s how people are coping with the soaring mercury level
Finger Forward: Netas and abhinetas line up to vote in Phase 5 of Lok Sabha polls
Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha elections, held in 49 constituencies across six states and two Union territories, saw politicians and a host of Bollywood celebrities and businesspersons come out to vote. From Shah Rukh Khan to the Ambanis to Amitabh Bachchan to Sachin Tendulkar, they also posed with their inked fingers
In Photos | Slovakia's Robert Fico shot, fighting for life in hospital
Reports on TA3, a Slovakian TV station, said that Fico, 59, was hit in the stomach after four shots were fired outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova
Shock, despair and death: Scenes from the site of Mumbai's hoarding collapse
Search and rescue personnel continue to hunt for survivors almost 15 hours after a 100-feet-tall hoarding collapsed in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar owing to a dust storm and unseasonal rains. Fourteen people have died and over 70 have been injured while officials have begun a probe in the matter
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Look who showed up to vote in Phase 4
India’s democratic spirit was once again on display as people across the country queued up to cast their votes in phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections. It covered 96 constituencies spread across nine states and one Union territory
Nature's light show: Northern lights dazzle skies after severe solar storm
Stunning displays of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis occurred on May 10. These were caused by a severe geomagnetic storm that hit Earth. This storm resulted from a solar outburst—specifically a coronal mass ejection (CME)—that reached Earth unexpectedly early on Friday afternoon. CMEs are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona that, when directed towards Earth, can interact with the Earth's magnetic field. This interaction accelerates particles in Earth’s magnetosphere, causing them to collide with molecules in the atmosphere and emit coloured light
Modi, Shah and the Pawars: The big voters of Phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls
It’s phase 3 of the Lok Sabha polls and big names such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and former Maharashtra CM Sharad Pawar all came out to vote. This section of the polls covered 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories
Bags packed but nowhere to go: Tensions run high in Rafah as Israel calls for evacuation
Palestinian civilians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are fleeing on foot, donkeys and cars after Israel’s military ordered an evacuation of the area. This has also raised fears that a full-blown military assault on the city is looming
Tear gas, water cannons and more: Georgia rocked by 'foreign agent bill'
Riot police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannons on the public who had gathered to protest against the controversial 'foreign agent' bill. Protesters argue that this legislation is draconian and moves the country away from democratic norms
Hai Hai Garmi! People come out to vote in Phase 2 of polls despite the heat
Voters across the country battled sweltering conditions to take part in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. This phase will decide the fate of over 1,200 candidates in 12 states and one Union Territory, Jammu
Chaos on Campus: US universities turn into battle zones over pro-Gaza protests
Across the United States, leading universities and campuses are resembling war zones, as students take over quads and disrupt activities, protesting over the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The protests at institutions in Texas and California turned ugly on Wednesday when security officials used force to detain the demonstrators
The Sky is Orange: This isn’t Mars... It’s Greece!
The beautiful city of Athens in Greece has turned orange after strong winds carried dust across hundreds of miles from Africa. While many rushed out to take pictures of the dramatic phenomenon, authorities warned that it could pose health risks