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Telangana has reportedly witnessed an alarming rise in chikungunya cases in the first half of 2025, with the Union government pegging the number at 1,588 cases between January and June, a ninefold rise from 170 cases during the same period in 2024. However, the State health department has contested the figure, calling it inaccurate.The data was shared in Parliament on July 25 by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, in response to a question on the status of vector-borne diseases across the country. According to the Minister’s written reply in the Lok Sabha, several States and…

Rescue teams were combing the hills of Uttarkashi for survivors on Tuesday after a string of suspected cloudbursts triggered flash floods that swept through a cluster of villages along the banks of the Kheer Ganga river, killing at least four, with dozens still missing. The flash flood, which struck around 1.50pm, sent a surge of boulders, debris, and mud barrelling through Dharali, a popular tourist village in the upper reaches of Uttarakhand, demolishing houses, shops, and hotels. (PTI) The flash flood, which struck around 1.50pm, sent a surge of boulders, debris, and mud barrelling through Dharali, a popular tourist village…

Divyanshi Bhowmick is India’s finest in her age category, girls’ u-15, and second best in u-17. At the International level, the 14-year-old from Mumbai is progressing on the right track to be among the top in the world’s charts. After winning the girls’ u-15 crown in the Asian youth championships, she bagged another major title in her fledgling career recently by winning the u-19 girls’ title in the WTT Youth Contender in Almaty. In fact, Divyanshi has had an outstanding International season in the youth category in 2025. She has won five WTT titles in the u-19, 17 and 15 categories. Divyanshi…

San Francisco-based Lyft in April said it had agreed to buy German taxi app Freenow, planting a flag in the European market [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approval, the two companies said on Monday. Last month, Baidu announced a similar agreement with Uber in Asia and the Middle East as it seeks to take pole position in the competitive autonomous driving field both at home and abroad.Lyft and Baidu said Monday that “in the following years” the fleet of…

Located 80 miles south of Acadia National Park, this state has iconic coastal Maine views, scenic hikes, and year-round outdoor activities.Visitors can summit Mount Battie, explore leaf-covered trails in the fall, or cross-country ski in winter—all with fewer crowds. Maine’s rugged coastline and forests have long drawn nature lovers to Acadia National Park. But travelers seeking a similar experience with a bit more breathing room may find Camden Hills State Park a more preferable option. Located about 80 miles south of Acadia, this 5,700-acre destination dupe has many of the same coastal views and outdoor adventures, minus the traffic and…

Published on: Aug 06, 2025 05:36 am IST Visa-free entry for tourists has been announced, signaling an increase in tourism and business interactions between the two nation. In a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity between India and the Philippines, direct flights from Delhi to Manila are expected to commence operations from October 1 this year, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Tuesday. President Marcos announced visa-free entry privileges for Indian tourists, while PM Modi reciprocated with a similar scheme for Filipino tourists.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times) During a special press briefing on the occasion of the state visit of the…

From long-standing realty majors to flamboyant start-ups — some with politicians among owners and stakeholders, and a few others on the radar of investigative agencies. This is the US President’s Ten: a diverse mix of companies that has teamed up with The Trump Organization or its licensed partner in India Tribeca Developers to showcase the brand in the country.In 2023, a year before Trump was elected again as President, the promoters of three realty companies in this team were arrested in 2023 on charges of allegedly bribing a judicial officer in Haryana. The case is ongoing but an adverse verdict…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at opposition parties while addressing lawmakers from the National Democratic Alliance, saying that by criticising the government on Operation Sindoor they forced a discussion on an issue that was “his turf”. Modi took potshots at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, without naming him. “He said there is an opposition leader prone to making childish comments. (ANI) A resolution saluting the valour of the armed forces and hailing the Prime Minister’s “unwavering resolve, visionary statesmanship and resolute command” was passed at the meeting. According to people privy to…

The special investigation team (SIT) which is probing the alleged mass graves in Dharmasthala on Tuesday began investigation into another case related to the mortal remains of a girl, officers said. The SIT on Tuesday conducted searches on spot 11 and 12 at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district (PTI) The second complainant, Jayant T, had approached the SIT office in Belthangady with his account, claiming he had directly witnessed the illegal burial of a girl. After being advised to lodge a formal complaint at the Dharmasthala police station, a case was registered under crime number 200/DPS/2025. According to an officer,…

A former BJP leader from western Uttar Pradesh’s Jat belt who started his political journey in socialist circles, Satya Pal Malik was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir when the Centre abrogated Article 370 and scrapped its special Constitutional status on August 5, 2019. Exactly six years since that day, Malik passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 79.In the last few years, Malik had been publicly critical of the Narendra Modi government, making statements ranging from the allegation that the Centre had asked him to keep quiet on the lapses that led to…