Crop loss drives mango grower to suicide in UP
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) A 42-year-old mango grower in Rahimabad, on the outskirts of Lucknow, allegedly ended his life by suicide following the loss of crop caused by the storm that lashed the city on May 27.
Seventh case of 'click farm' fraud in Lucknow
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) In the seventh case of 'click farm' fraud in the past five months, a woman was duped of Rs 75,000 on the pretext of an online job in which she had to like a given link sent to her.
4 great white sharks detected in waters off NY, New Jersey
New York, May 29 (IANS) Marine authorities have detected four great white sharks swimming in the waters off New York and New Jersey.
Inclement weather forecast in J&K till June 2
Srinagar, May 29 (IANS) The weather was dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT office said on Monday that intermittent light to moderate rain is likely to occur towards late afternoon or evening which can continue till June 2.
Harness technology to reduce pendency of cases: Retiring Kerala HC Judge Chaly
Kochi, May 29 (IANS) Kerala High Court judge, Justice Shaji P. Chaly, who retires from service on Monday, has urged lawyers to harness the power of technological advancements to better address the needs of litigants.
2 dead, 2 missing after tourist boat capsizes in Italy
Rome, May 29 (IANS) At least two people were killed and two others remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat carrying over 20 passengers capsized in Italy's Lake Maggiore, media reports said.
BGMI mobile game now available for play in India
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) South Korean video game developer Krafton on Monday announced that the video game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is now available for play in India.
Botafogo stretch lead in Brazil's Serie A
Rio De Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Junior Santos and Luis Henrique scored in each half as Botafogo extended their lead in Brazil's Serie A standings with a 2-0 home win over America Mineiro.
43% candidates skip UPSC preliminary exam in Lucknow
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) Nearly 43 per cent candidates skipped Civil Services preliminary examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) here on Sunday.
Espanyol down on penultimate day of La Liga season
Madrid, May 29 (IANS) Spain's La Liga is in line for a dramatic last round of matches this season after the penultimate round only resolved one issue and left 11 sides with plenty to play for next weekend.
Man in burqa arrested on suspicion of being child lifter in UP
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 29 (IANS) A man was arrested on suspicion of being a child lifter after he went out wearing a burqa.
Leicester, Leeds down on dramatic last day in Premier League
London, May 29 (IANS) The English top flight witnessed Leeds United and Leicester City relegated from the Premier League to the Championship, marking a dramatic conclusion to the season.
Nearly 1.4 mn people displaced in Sudan since conflict erupted: UN
Khartoum, May 29 (IANS) Since the violent conflict first broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, nearly 1.4 million people have been displaced as a result, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its latest report.
Giroud's header sends Milan past Juve and into Champions League
Rome, May 29 (IANS) Seasoned veteran Olivier Giroud reaffirmed his crucial role as his decisive header guided AC Milan to a 1-0 victory over Juventus, securing a Champions League spot for the Rossoneri for the upcoming season.
Runaway bride killed in accident with lover, cousin in UP district
Mirzapur (UP), May 29 (IANS) A young woman from Mirzapur who eloped with her lover on the eve of her wedding, met with a tragic end when their motorcycle was hit by a truck in the Jigna area of Mirzapur.
Men's Jr Asia Cup hockey: India thrash Thailand 17-0, progress to semifinals
Salalah (Oman), May 29 (IANS) Angad Bir Singh scored four goals as India came up with a scintillating performance to thrash minnows Thailand 17-0 in a Pool A fixture in the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023, making it to the semifinals with an unbeaten record.
RLD to vote for SP candidates in UP Council bypoll
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) Brushing aside all speculation, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has decided to vote in favour of the Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) bypolls, being held on Monday.
Building partially collapses in US city with residents inside
Washington, May 29 (IANS) More than a dozen residents were inside a building in the US city of Davenport when it partially collapsed, with a search and rescue operation currently underway, according to authorities.
UP Oppn slams Centre over police action on wrestlers
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee have slammed the Centre over the detention of protesting wrestlers by the Delhi Police from the Jantar Mantar dharna site.
Rahul to interact with entrepreneurs, politicians during his US trip
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will be participating in several programmes in San Francisco, Washington DC., and New York and will also interact with universities, entrepreneurs, civil society, politicians and other leaders during his US visit from Monday onwards, said the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC).
Sisodia generated Rs 622.67 cr POC in Excise Policy scam: ED
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) ongoing probe into the Delhi's Excise Policy scam has revealed that former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had allegedly generated Rs 622.67 crore Proceeds of Crime (POC) through different modus operandi, sources said.
UN refugee chief visits Egypt-Sudan border crossing
Cairo, May 29 (IANS) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi visited the border crossing between Egypt and Sudan and checked relief efforts being provided to the thousands of people who have fled the conflict in Sudan.
Probe intensifies in UP conversion racket
Azamgarh, May 29 (IANS) Police in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district have intensified its probe into alleged conversions after 18 persons, including the mastermind, were arrested last week.
A 'stinking' holy river 'crying' for help on Ganga Dussehra
Agra, May 29 (IANS) Ahead of Tuesday's popular river festival, Ganga Dussehra, devotees in Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan have expressed deep disgust and anger at the pathetic state of the Yamuna river, considered the lifeline and a centre of faith in the Braj mandal.
Wildfire prompts evacuation orders in Canadian subdivisions
Halifax, May 29 (IANS) Canada's Nova Scotia RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) have ordered residents of subdivisions in the Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area to leave their homes in the face of a fast-moving wildfire, a media report said.
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