For Drought, 'It's Pointless To Plan In Advance': Uma Bharti

All India

Updated: Apr 17, 2016

Union Minister Uma Bharti today strongly defended charges that the Centre reacted late to India's drought crisis. She said it is perhaps for the first time in history that water trains have been sent to combat drought.

"Kept Calling For Help": Friends Recall Victims' Last Moments In Delhi Blaze

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Grief and disbelief gripped families after a deadly fire in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area
Nishank Jain made urgent calls for help as fire rapidly engulfed the residential building
Nine people died, including a 1.5-year-old child, in the early morning blaze on Sunday

Cheap, Invisible, Accurate: Hezbollah's Deadly New Weapon Against Israel

World

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Unlike conventional drones, the fibre-optic drone is connected to its operator through a physical cable
Hezbollah released a video showing one of these drones in action
The IDF has responded by deploying nets and physical barriers to intercept incoming drones

Stripped, Chased, Assaulted: Nigerian 'Rape Festival" Causes Global Outrage

World

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Fertility festival in Nigeria's Delta State saw women chased and sexually assaulted publicly
Victims, many female students, reported clothing torn and forced sexual assaults during event
Bystanders reportedly did not intervene, some even encouraged the violence

Flier Vomits Twice, Jumps Off Moving Plane's Emergency Exit At Chennai Airport

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

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A passenger jumped out of a taxiing Air Arabia flight at Chennai Airport
The aircraft was moving slowly on a taxiway after landing when the incident occurred
The passenger was reportedly unwell and had vomited twice during the flight

9 Killed After Suspected AC Blast Sparks Fire At Delhi Residential Building

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

At least nine people died in a fire in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar Delhi
The fire started on the second floor around 4 am and spread to upper floors
Fourteen fire tenders responded and controlled the fire by 6 am after two hours

How Drishti Satellite Will Boost India's Space-Based Surveillance

All India

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

SpaceX launched Mission Drishti, India's first private OptoSAR satellite
The satellite combines optical and radar imaging for all-weather, day-night Earth observation.
Mission Drishti marks India's largest privately built satellite at 190 kilograms.

Box Breathing: What Is It And How It Helps To Calm Your Anxiety?

Health

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Box breathing is a technique involving equal timed inhaling, holding, exhaling
It calms anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and slowing heart rate
Practice involves a 4-second inhale, hold, exhale, and hold cycle repeated several times

Rahul Roy Warns Fans Against Fake Videos Seeking Money In His Name

Bollywood

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Rahul Roy recently confirmed that he lives with his sister and brother-in-law
The actor said he chooses simple living and does not use a bodyguard by choice
Rahul warned against trusting any fundraising claims made in his name online

Eating For Two To Coffee: Nutritionist Debunks Myths About Pregnancy

Health

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Protein needs rise in pregnancy, but whole foods should be the main source of protein
Ripe or dried papaya and pineapple are safe; avoid raw or unripe papaya
Consume whole eggs for nutrients; egg yolks aid baby’s brain development

Rajasthan Royals Sale: Who Owns How Much Stake After Rs 15,600 Crore Deal?

Cricket

Updated: May 3, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Lakshmi N Mittal and Aditya Mittal are set to acquire Rajasthan Royals in partnership with Adar Poonawalla
The deal is valued at USD 1.65 billion including Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, and Barbados Royals
Mittal family will hold approximately 75% stake; Poonawalla 18%, existing investors 7%