India Weather News Live Updates: IMD predicts above normal monsoon in 2024, says heatwave may reduce gradually from May 30 - The Economic Times (2024)

At 48.8 degrees Celsius, Mungeshpur recordrs highhest temperature in Delhi today.

Injunction filed against Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi over remarks on Adani Group

Bibhav Kumar to move the High Court

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar to move the High Court against the city court's decision to reject his bail plea in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case, Aam Aadmi Party said today.

Government of India extends the term of Dr Samir V Samat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation for one year till 31st May 2025

Partner of Rajkot game zone held; third arrest in case

Remal Cyclone to become a deep depression today: IMD

On Remal Cyclone, Head Eastern Region, IMD Kolkata, Dr Somnath Dutta said," After making a landfall, Remal Cyclone moved into the Northward direction…..The strength of Remal Cyclone has reduced from severe cyclonic storm to cyclonic storm….The Remal Cyclone will gradually lose its energy…..Today by evening, it will become a deep depression."

Rajkot's TRP Game Zone fire incident

Three accused arrested in the case being taken to District Court. A massive fire broke out at the gaming zone on 25th May claiming the lives of 28 people.

Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi court rejects Bibhav Kumar's bail plea.

8 Kolkata-bound flights diverted to other cities due to bad weather: Officials

Though flight services resumed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport here on Monday after a 21-hour suspension in the wake of severe cyclone Remal, at least eight flights had to be diverted to other cities because of adverse weather conditions. "So far, eight flights bound for Kolkata had to be diverted to other airports such as Guwahati, Gaya, Varanasi and Bhubaneswar due to bad weather," an AAI spokesperson said.

ECB's Lane says cuts will depend on underlying inflation, demand

The European Central Bank will cut interest rates at a slower or faster pace depending on the strength of underlying inflation and demand, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday."The subsequent pace of rate cuts will be slower if there are upward surprises to underlying inflation (especially in relation to the underlying dynamics of domestic inflation and services inflation) and the level of demand (in view of the implications of demand conditions for the medium-term inflation outlook) and will be faster if there are downward surprises," Lane told an audience in Dublin.

Above-normal rainfall most likely: IMD

Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, "The South West Monsoon rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 106% of the long-period average with a model error of 4%. Thus, above-normal rainfall is most likely over the country as a whole."

Ukrainian president Zelenskiy, Spain's pm Sanchez sign bilateral security agreement

Spain to grant 1 bln euro worth of weapons to Ukraine as part of bilateral deal in 2024

Prajwal Revanna releases video, says will appear before SIT on May 31

Heatwave likely to reduce gradually from May 30: IMD

Pune car accident case: Accused in blood sample manipulation case sent to police custody

All three accused arrested in blood sample manipulation case have been sent to police custody till May 30. The accused include two doctors, Dr Ajay Taware, HOD of Forensic Medicine Department and CMO Dr Srihari Halnor and Atul Ghatakmalbe, another employee of Sassoon Hospital.

Higher number of heatwave days likely in northwest India, adjoining parts of central region in June: IMD.

Barring a few parts of southern peninsular India, normal to above-normal maximum temperatures expected in country in June: IMD

Vedanta is said to weigh $1 billion share sale as soon as June- Bloomberg News

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Cyclone Remal aftermath

Kerala to get monsoon in next five days, predicts met dept

As per IMD, conditions are favourable for onset of monsoon over Kerala in next 5 days. It said that the June rainfall is likely to be average and that the Central India may received above normal monsoon in 2024.

Expect relief from heat wave in three days: IMD

IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra today said that the northwest India and central parts of country can expect some relief after three days. According to the weather office, La Nina weather conditions seen developing during July-September.

West Bengal, Bangladesh and North-East states to get more rain due to cyclone Remal

On cyclone 'Remal', Managing Director, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, Sunanda said, "In the coming hours, the cyclone will weaken into a deep depression, depression and finally low pressure….During the weakening process, it will move in the north-east direction….Due to this system rain will occur in West Bengal, Bangladesh and North-East states."

Cyclone Remal: Tripura's capital Agartala witnesses continuous drizzling, impacting normal life

On the Pune car accident case, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said

"The incident is very serious. It was only due to proper investigation by the police that it was revealed that the blood samples of the accused had been replaced with other samples. The other samples were with the police, so it was immediately exposed and the doctors who were involved in it have been arrested".

Pune car crash: One held for alleged links with two arrested Sassoon Hospital doctors who manipulated blood samples, say police

The arrested accused has been identified as Atul Ghatkamble and he is also an employee of Sassoon Hospital.

AAP MP Swati Maliwal assault case

It has come to the notice of the National Commission for Women (NCW) that during Maliwal’s visit to the residence of the Chief Minister of Delhi, Bibhav Kumar was called after the arrival of Swati Maliwal at the CM residence. In light of this, it is imperative to investigate the Call Detail Records (CDR) of all relevant individuals, including the Chief Minister of Delhi, to ascertain on whose direction Bibhav Kumar was summoned: NCW.

Delhi hospital fire: Accused sent to three-day police remand by court; visuals from Vivek Vihar Police Station

Pune car accident case

Pune Police arrested one more accused in the case for his alleged involvement in the manipulation of the blood sample of the minor accused: Pune Police officials.

Cyclone Remal, which made landfall on the coasts of West Bengal last night (May 26), left several trees uprooted in Kolkata. Rainfall continues in several parts of the state while the cyclone has weakened

Traditional medicine practitioner Hemchand Manjhi says he will return Padma Shri award due to threats from Naxalites

A car catches fire near IGI Airport Terminal 1 of Delhi. More details awaited

NDRF team removes uprooted trees in Basirhat after Cyclone Remal made landfall in the coastal areas of the state last night

Pune District Court allows the Pune Police to take custody of the accused father in the driver abduction case connection to the car crash case

Delhi govt asks pvt, state-run hospitals to complete fire audit by June 8, submit compliance report: Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

Hospital fire: Delhi govt to send names of two nurses, people involved in rescue efforts for bravery award, says Saurabh Bharadwaj

Drone visuals of TRP game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot where massive fire broke out on Saturday

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with officials regarding the Char Dham Yatra in Dehradun

Forensic team arrives at the baby care hospital in Delhi, where a fire on Saturday claimed lives of seven newborns

Delhi High Court upholds order asking SpiceJet to return two aircrafts and three engines to lessor TWC Aviation

A division bench of the Delhi High Court today upheld its single judge’s order asking SpiceJet to return two aircraft and three engines to its lessor TWC Aviation. While dismissing as withdrawn the airline’s appeal, a bench led by Justice Rajiv Shakhder granted the low cost carrier three weeks time till June 17 to return the aircraft and engines along with technical records. The single judge had asked SpiceJet to return the engines by May 28. The HC noted SpiceJet’s senior counsel Amit Sibal’s argument that he wants to advance his submission related to the jurisdiction issue before the single judge, but that will not come in the way of returning the engines. He said he had spoken to the CEO himself who wanted a reasonable time to arrange and replace the engines so that operations are not interrupted

SpiceJet in big trouble

Qatar says Israeli attack on Rafah could hinder mediation efforts

Qatar said on Monday that the latest Israeli attack on Rafah could hinder mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, a foreign ministrystatement said.

Rafah strikes could 'hinder' Gaza truce talks: mediator Qatar.

Swati Maliwal assault case: The court reserves the order on bail of Bibhav Kumar.

The money that went on corruption, we have saved that money and provided free electricity to you. In the entire country, only two states are getting free electricity, Delhi and Punjab," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Russia can remove Taliban from list of banned organisations, TASS reports

Russia's foreign and justice ministries have advised President Vladimir Putin that the Taliban can be removed from Moscow's list of banned organisations, the TASS state news agency reported on Monday.

Bangladesh cyclone toll rises to 10, around 30,000 homes destroyed: Coastal government officials

The accused was taken to Mumbai by the leaders of the party. If this accused is released on bail there would be a threat to me and my family, said Swati Maliwal as she addresses the court. She said after recording my statement APP leaders organised a press conference. I was called a BJP agent.

Gaza civil defence says death toll from Israeli strikes on Rafah camp rises to 40.

Swati Maliwal assault case: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla dubs AAP as synonym of "Anti-Aurat Party", questions Kejriwal's silence

Lashing out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on the Swati Maliwal assault case, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday said that the AAP has become "Anti Aurat party", adding that the Rajya Sabha MP is being victim shamed now. "First, there was misconduct, then misinformation, and now the alliance has descended into violence. It's been 14 days since Swati Maliwal was mistreated, and Kejriwal hasn't said a word against it. They engage in character assassination and victim shaming, with their ministers asking insensitive questions about the incident. She is being trolled on YouTube and shamed as a victim," Poonawalla said. He said that the AAP has become an "Anti Aurat Party", which is why the Delhi CM Kejriwal supports Bibhav Kumar instead of her.

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: She (Maliwal) was not maligning the accused, says Additional Public Prosecutor

She (Swati Maliwal) was not maligning the accused, Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) said. On the point of delay in FIR, the APP submitted that the complainant did not disclose the entire incident to the police. Even thereafter, police officer visited the place of incident.

The conditions are likely to become favorable for Monsoon onset over Kerala during next 5 days, says India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A BSF soldier Ajay Kumar who was deployed on Indo-Pak border in Ramgarh, Rajasthan got martyred due to heat stroke.

Rajkot Fire: "You turned a blind eye?" High Court slams Rajkot Municipal body over lack of approval for gaming zone fire which killed 28

Swati Maliwal Case: Her reputation was kept in high esteem by the party chief and was called 'Lady Singham', Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) submitted. The accused was terminated from his post, APP submitted

Cyclone Remal: 3 injured in Kolkata; Metro Rail services, traffic disrupted

Three persons were injured and vehicular movement was disrupted as trees lay uprooted in several parts of Kolkata in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, which made landfall in West Bengal and neighbouring Bangladesh, officials said on Monday. Reports of uprooting of trees have been received from Southern Avenue, Lake Place, Chetla, D L Khan Road, Dufferin Road, Ballygunge Road, New Alipore, Behala, Jadavpur, Golpark, Hatibagan, Jagat Mukherjee Park and College Street, as well as the city's adjoining Salt Lake area, they said. Around 68 trees were uprooted in Kolkata, and another 75 in nearby Salt Lake and Rajarhat area. "Water-logging was reported from various places including Southern Avenue, Lake View Road, Pratapaditya Road, Tollygunge Phari, Alipore and Central Avenue, resulting in traffic diversion," a senior officer of Kolkata Traffic Police said. Three persons have suffered injuries in Manicktala area after the cyclone struck, though the exact cause is yet to be known, an official said.

Swati Maliwal Assault case: Swati Maliwal breaks down when the defence counsel was arguing

Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway takes host of safety measures amid Cyclone 'Remal'

The Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway took a slew of measures in view of Cyclone 'Remal' making landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The Sealdah division has set up Emergency control rooms from May 25 to May 27 and installed pumps at all critical places to mitigate water logging. Public announcements were also made frequently at all stations, the Railways said. Moreover, DG sets and emergency lights have been arranged at stationsand sufficient tree-cutting equipment was kept at critical locations. Tower wagons were kept ready with staff to move quickly to attend to Overhead equipment (OHE) problems.

Swati Maliwal Assault case: What she is stating in the FIR, is not true. This FIR is not the result of contemporaneous complaint. FIR was lodged after three days, Sr Advocate argued.

Pune car crash: Probe underway on whose blood samples collected and replaced with juvenile's samples, say police.

Pune car crash: Juvenile's father had called Dr Taware to replace blood samples, says Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar

Unidentified persons open fire at former Malegaon mayor in Maharashtra's Nashik district: Police.

Senior advocate argued that PA Bibhav Kumar was not present at the CM residence

Senior advocate argued that PA Bibhav Kumar was not present at the CM residence, then she (Swati Maliwal) went towards the CM residence. "Can anyone enter in this manner, this is the official residence of CM," Sr Advocate Hariharan argued, according to ANI. "She (Maliwal) trespassed on CM's residence and a report was also filed. She did not have an appointment for the meeting, there was no message of her arrival, Sr. Advocate argued.

Swati Maliwal assault case: In this FIR section 308 IPC has been invoked which is triable by the Court of Session. Senior advocate N Hariharan argued that she went to CM's residence and called the PA.

Swati Maliwal assault case: Swati Maliwal reached Delhi's Tis Hazari court to attend bail hearing of Delhi CM's aide Bibhav Kumar

Swati Maliwal assault case: AAP MP Swati Maliwal reached Delhi's Tis Hazari court to attend the bail hearing of Delhi CM's aide Bibhav Kumar. Senior advocate N Hariharan submitted that this bail application is maintainable. This is the right court which has jurisdiction to hear the bail application.

Pune car crash: As juvenile's blood samples were replaced, Sassoon Hospital's report showed no alcohol traces, say police

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar says "On 19th May, at around 11 am the blood sample which was taken at Sassoon Hospital was thrown in a dustbin of the hospital and the blood sample of another person was taken and sent to the forensic lab...CMO Srihari Halnor replaced this blood sample. During the investigation, we found Srihari Halnor replaced this on the instructions of the HOD Forensic Medicine Department of Sassoon, Ajay Tawre."

Pune car crash: Blood samples of juvenile were replaced on instructions of Dr Taware and Dr Halnor of Sassoon Hospital, claim police.

Maliwal assault case: Delhi court to hear Bibhav Kumar's bail plea today, reports India Today

South Korea, China, Japan agree on 'denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula': joint statement

Pune car crash: Juvenile's blood sample was thrown into dustbin, another person's sample replaced with it, say police

Cyclone Remal: In Sunderban's Mousuni Island, an 80 year-old elderly woman died after a tree fell on her house, today morning.

Senior US lawmaker affirms support for Taiwan against China's 'aggression'

A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president. Sitting down Monday morning with President Lai Ching-te, Representative Michael McCaul -- who heads the influential House Foreign Affairs Committee -- said he and his colleagues stood in "strong support of this beautiful island". Three days after Lai was sworn in, Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan in drills that Beijing said were a test of its ability to seize the island.

Cyclone Remal: One person died in Kolkata last night during the cyclone. Another person dies in Sunderban's Mousuni island.

Cyclone Remal: Eastern Railway, Howrah, Asansol, Malda not affected by Cyclone Remal, normal services to continue: CPRO Eastern Railway and Metro Railway of Kolkata Kaushik Mitra

Cyclone Remal : "In eastern railway, Howrah, Asansol, and Malda divisions were not at all affected by cyclone Remal and the normal services are continuing here. There are some issues in the Sealdah divisions. Especially in the south session due to the landfall of Remal cyclone," says CPRO Eastern Railway and Metro Railway of Kolkata Kaushik Mitra on train and metro services after cyclone made landfall on the coasts of Bengal last night.

Papua New Guinea says more than 2,000 people buried in landslide: Letter to UN

Flight operations resume at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in Kolkata after it was shut down yesterday in view of the Cyclone Remal

South Korea deploys fighter jets in attack drills, Yonhap reports

South Korea's military conducted attack drills deploying about 20 aircraft on Monday including F-35 jets in response to an expected launch of a spy satellite by North Korea, Yonhap news reported.

Concerned for people of WB, nearby states, have intructed BJP karyakartas to assist and aid in relief work, tweets JP Nadda

Concerned for the people of West Bengal and nearby states in the wake of Cyclone Remal, I have discussed and given detailed instructions to all the BJP state unit karyakartas of BJP and neighboring states to assist and aid in the relief and rescue work in accordance with the guidelines. I have also asked our party workers to provide all necessary support to those affected and in need, tweets BJP chief JP Nadda.

Gujarat: Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team conducts an investigation at TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, where a massive fire broke out on 25th May claiming the lives of 27 people.

Cyclone Remal: Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas: NDRF team clears road after a tree uprooted near Sagar Island amid heavy rain and gusty winds.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis called a review meeting today regarding pre-monsoon preparations in the state.

South Korea, China, Japan business leaders agree to revitalise trade

Business leaders from South Korea, China and Japan have agreed to step up their trilateral cooperation in a bid to revitalise trade and stabilise supply chains, they said in a joint statement on Monday. The joint statement said the three-way partnership had become a "more pressing task" after experiencing slowingeconomies in each country. More than 200 participants from business and trade groups including South Korea's No.2 conglomerate SK Group chairman CheyTae-won and Ren Hong-bin, a Chinese government official who heads the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, gathered in Seoul on the sidelines of the trilateral summit between South Korea, China and Japan.

A meeting has been called by Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj in Delhi Secretariat regarding the Vivek Vihar Hospital fire incident. There will also be a discussion regarding the increasing heat wave in Delhi. Health Department officials will be present in the meeting: Delhi Health Minister's Office

Sensex, Nifty hit new all-time peaks in early trade

"Does the Home Minister not know protocol? JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy over Prajwal passport

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and the uncle of Prajwal Revanna has said that he supports the State government's request to the Centre for cancellation of the diplomatic passport of Hassan Janata Dal (Secular) MP amidst allegations of sexual abuse against him. "We are going to support it. We welcome if the Centre decides to cancel Prajwal's diplomatic passport," Kumaraswamy said while speaking to reporters here on Sunday. However, the JD(S) leader has criticised G Parameshwara for alleging there was "no response from Centre," and said that the latter being the home minister of the State should be aware of the legalities and protocol to be followed in the matter. The Karnataka government had requested the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for action to cancel Prajwal Revanna's passport and facilitate his extradition and arrest.

Severe Cyclone Remal weakened into cyclonic storm at 5:30 am

Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal over Coastal Bangladesh and adjoining Coastal West Bengal weakened into Cyclonic Storm at 05:30 am on 27th May, about 70km northeast of Canning and 30km west southwest of Mongla. The system is likely to gradually weaken further: IMD

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking an extension of his interim bail by 7 days. Delhi CM Kejriwal has to undergo PET-CT scan and other tests. Kejriwal asked for 7 days to get the investigation done: Aam Aadmi Party.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits China's Sichuan province

An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck Muli county in China's Sichuan province, according to China Earthquake Networks Center on Monday.

Cyclone Remal: A tourist Nasir Hussain says, "Things are looking fine now. Everything looks under control and I hope it keeps like this only. They (NDRF) are working good..."

Cyclone Remal floods coastal villages in West Bengal and Bangladesh, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

A cyclone flooded coastal villages and left hundreds of thousands of people without power Monday after making landfall overnight along India's West Bengal state and Bangladesh, where nearly 800,000 residents had evacuated. Cyclone Remal started lashing Bangladesh’s southern coast late Sunday and was expected to take five to six hours to cross the vast coastal region, Bangladesh's Meteorological Department in Dhaka said early Monday. TV stations reported that dozens of Bangladeshi coastal villages were flooded as many flood protection embankments were either washed away or damaged by the force of the storm surges. Authorities gave no casualty figures yet, but Dhaka-based Somoy TV reported that at least two people died.

Two doctors from Pune's Sassoon General Hospital arrested in case of car accident involving juvenile: Police

Cyclone Remal: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of West Bengal's Kolkata following heavy rain.

Massive fire broke out on the terrace of Aastha Hospital in UP's Baghpat

"We received information that fire broke out in the Aastha hospital. 12 patients have been rescued safely and no one was harmed," says fire officer.

Japan demands North Korea cancel satellite rocket launch, spokesperson says

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, the country's top government spokesperson, said on Monday Tokyo had demanded via diplomatic channels in Beijing that North Korea cancel its planned satellite rocket launch. North Korea notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite towards the Yellow Sea and east of Luzon Island between May 27 and June 4, the Japan Coast Guard said earlier in the day.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi pay floral tribute to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, at his memorial Shanti Van in Delhi.

One killed, three wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Oryol region, says region's Governor

DRI Mumbai seizes Rs 8 cr in smuggled cigarettes, arrests mastermind and associate

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU) simultaneously searched multiple premises in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, being operated by a syndicate purported to be involved in the smuggling of cigarettes and other contraband. This action of DRI resulted in the seizure of 53.64 lakh foreign branded cigarette sticks valued at Rs 8.04 crores. The mastermind of the syndicate along with his associate was apprehended along with the contraband: DRI

Cyclone Remal: The Indian Coast Guard is closely monitoring the landfall of cyclone Remal with a disaster response team, ships and hovercraft on standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges.

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to resume trilateral meeting to revive cooperation

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan were set to meet Monday for their first trilateral meeting in more than four years as they seek to improve long-complicated relations that are key to regional peace. No major breakthrough was expected during the gathering in Seoul. But experts said just restarting the countries' highest-level annual meeting was a positive sign for cooperation among the three Northeast Asian neighbours. On the eve of the meeting, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had rounds of bilateral meetings among themselves to discuss how to boost economic and other cooperation. But some thorny topics were also brought up, like North Korea, Taiwan and the South China Sea.

The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' crossed the Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal Coasts between Sagar Islands and Khepupara close to southwest of Mongla near Latitude 21.75°N and Longitude 89.2°E: IMD

Both women candidates will reach parliament maintaining 100 pc strike rate: Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel

Apna Dal's national president and National Democratic Alliance candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat Anupriya Patel said that the public is going to vote for her based on the work done by her and BJP-led double engine government in the state. She also claimed that voters will "definitely" give her a chance to serve for the third time while speaking to ANI on Sunday. "There is no competition in Mirzapur, although all the opposition alliances have fielded their leaders, but on the basis of the work I have done for Mirzapur in the last 10 years and by the double engine government in Mirzapur, the voters will definitely give me a chance to serve for the third time," said Anupriya Patel.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrates KKR's IPL win with his family, team

It is a day of celebration for Kolkata Knight Riders as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final match which was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was seen celebrating the victory with his team. SRK met the players of his team and congratulated them for winning theIPL final. In the video shared by JioCinema uncapped pacer Harsh*t Rana can be seen hugging the 'Jawan' actor and lifted him up with excitement.

"No words to describe": Jubilant Andre Russell relishes KKR's IPL 2024 trophy triumph

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final witnessed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fuelled with intensity, dominance, belief and becoming the champion of this season with commanding eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. After winning the title back after a ten-year absence, the players' emotions were at an all-time high, which added to the title's specialness.

"KKR win has brought about air of celebration all across Bengal": CM Mamata Banerjee

TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lavished praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders after they clinched their third Indian Premier League title. On a night when clouds were hovering over Chepauk, KKR lifted their third title under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer after thumping Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final of the tournament with an 8-wicket win at Chepauk. Mamata took to X and heaped praise on the team to personally congratulate the players as well as the staff for their remarkable season.

Japan says North Korea has informed it of plan to launch satellite by Jun 3, reports AP

Oil prices little changed as markets look to OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices were in a holding pattern in early Asian trading on Monday as markets awaited an OPEC+ meeting on June 2 where producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year. The Brent crude July contract inched up 11 cents to $82.23 a barrel by 0036 GMT. The more-active August contract LCOc2 rose 13 cents to $81.97. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 13 cents to $77.85.

Odisha: CEO seeks report from Collector regarding allegations against BJD candidate Sushant Behera of thrashing voters

The Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha has sought action taken report from Angul DEO and Collector within 24 hours regarding BJD Chhendipada MLA and candidate, Sushant Kumar Behera. BJD Chhendipada MLA candidate Susanta Behera is accused of thrashing voters including BJP workers at booth no-84 at Simili Sahi in Kosala panchayat in Angul district, during sixth phase Lok Sabha and third round of Odisha Assembly elections on May 25th. "...I am, directed to forward herewith a copy of the complaint petition... dated. 25.05.2024 of Sri Jayanta Kumar Jena, BJP Legal Cell along with the copy of the Video Graphic evidence against Sri Sushanta Kumar Behera, MLA. Chhendipada for allegedly attacking the voters in Booth No. 84 in Simili Sahi through e-mail, which is self-explanatory," said a letter from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha.

Heavy rains, gusty winds lash Kolkata as cyclone 'Remal' landfall begins in Bengal, Bangladesh

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is witnessing heavy rain and gusty winds after the landfall of severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' commenced on Sunday evening between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with an intensity of 110 to 120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph. Visuals from outside the Raj Bhavan showed heavy rains and gusty winds lashing the capital city. As per IMD, Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) "Remal" over the North Bay of Bengal about 110 km east of Sagar Islands (West Bengal), to move nearly northwards and cross Bangladesh and adjoining WB coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara, close to SW of Mongla (Bangladesh) in next 3 hours as SCS.