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New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi and several parts of northwest India are likely to witness a change in weather conditions over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi during August 14-15. For August 13, rainfall activity is expected to increase across parts of northwest []

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to block federal funds from being used to enforce a Trump administration rule that could make it harder for immigrants who use certain public benefits to obtain green cards. The bicameral Protect American Values Act was introduced on Wednesday by Senators Michael Bennet and Mazie Hirono []

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation has clarified that the revised property tax notices issued to several residents and businesses do not amount to a general tax increase, amid growing complaints over steep assessments. Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said the revision applied only to residential and commercial properties found to have been incorrectly []

Mumbai, August 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently recalled his first meeting with late Bollywood superstar Dharmendra. The actor shared a fun anecdote about their first handshake during his latest appearance on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18. Aamir, who was on the hot seat with Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, []

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) The United States has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a new campaign against birth tourism, the State Department said on Wednesday. The department said it had established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to identify visa holders who travelled to the United States to give []

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Widespread rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu until August 17, with several districts likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said on Thursday. The prevailing wet spell is being attributed to a weak low-level atmospheric circulation over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. The weather []

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Sidharth Malhotra on Thursday marked five years of his acclaimed war drama Shershaah and seemed to have reunited with his costars from the movie, Nikitin Dheer and Shiv Panditt. Taking to his social media account, Sidharth shared a picture of the trio posing together and simply captioned it with the []

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Two US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen Space Force readiness as China rapidly expands its military and commercial capabilities in space. Republican Senator Katie Britt of Alabama and Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada introduced the Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 on Wednesday. The bill would expand []

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning has shared that the thought of working together on The Nightingale with her sibling Elle sent them spiralling in panic. The Nightingale is a historical drama. Dakota spoke about feeling anxious prior to shooting the movie adaptation of Kristin Hannahs war novel. Dakota recently appeared on []

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) John Hinckley Jr. has shared a message for Hollywood actress Jodie Foster over 4 decades after attempting assassination on the former US President Ronald Reagan. John attempted to assassinate the then-US President in 1981 because he wanted to impress the actress. He was found not guilty on the grounds of []

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The accused in the Anandnagar rape case was sent to Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Wednesday after being discharged from Sola Civil Hospital and produced before a court, police said. Dharamsingh Ramshankarsingh, who was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 23-year-old interior design student at a []

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) Lt Gen Harsh Chhibber, who heads the Directorate General of Information Systems (DGIS) of the Indian Army, visited the Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata on Wednesday. Lt Gen Chhibber interacted with Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, General Officer CommandinginChief, Eastern Command. The interaction focused on advancing digital capabilities and leveraging technology for []

Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that, according to a NITI Aayog report, the state has emerged as a frontrunner in various sectors and is moving ahead rapidly in different areas. Tripura is now in second place in the Northeast in terms of GSDP and per capita income. We []

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has secured four more days remand of Amit Dongre, the former Probationary Chief Fire Officer of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in connection with the alleged Rs 36,000 bribe case involving approval of fire safety no objection certificates (NOCs) for six buildings in the city. The Ahmedabad []

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Indias capital markets regulator has found no signs of manipulation in the newly introduced closing auction session, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday, amid concerns raised by some market participants over the new mechanism. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Pandey described the []

Swami Sahajanand Maharaj speaks about the 37-year spiritual journey behind the worlds largest Maha Mrityunjaya. Hisar (Haryana) [India], August 10: The divine doors of the worlds largest Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra, created through decades of intense spiritual practice, meditation and devotion, are all set to open in Hisar. The Yantra, established at the Om Siddh Maha []

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Several experts and activists in Bangladesh have called for greater recognition and protection of indigenous peoples traditional knowledge, land rights and cultural heritage, while raising concerns over increasing violence and repression against indigenous communities, particularly women, according to local media reports. The observations were made during a discussion and cultural programme []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators on Tuesdat urged the State Department to address delays in student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to enter the country before the new academic year begins. Sen. Alex Padilla of California, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to deepen engagement with Tibets government-in-exile and ensure American support continues beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act would recognise the Central Tibetan Administration as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people. It would also []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday launched a digital portal to bring defence companies, technology start-ups, investors and researchers into the development of its planned $185 billion Golden Dome missile defence system. Gen. Mike Guetlein, Director of Golden Dome for America, announced the Golden Dome for America Ecosystem Hub at the annual []