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Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, over the next five days, cautioning people against exposure to the sun. Isolated pockets in the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch, Banaskantha and Valsad experienced heatwave conditions on Sunday, the IMD said in its latest bulletin for Gujarat. A similar situation is likely to be seen in the districts of Saurashtra-Kutch as well as Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, Banaskantha and Valsad till Friday morning, it said. These regions will witness a high temperature with an increased likelihood of heat illness symptoms in people exposed to sun or engaged in heavy work, the weather bureau said.

Delhi experienced scorching temperatures on Sunday, hitting a peak of 44.4 degrees Celsius, prompting the weather office to issue a 'red alert' due to severe heatwave conditions in the city. This marked the highest temperature recorded so far this summer, following a steady climb in temperatures over recent days. While Safdarjung recorded a high of 44.4 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal, other areas of the city witnessed even more extreme conditions, with temperatures soaring above 47 degrees Celsius. Najafgarh recorded a high of 47.8 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur reached 47.7 degrees, Aya Nagar hit 46.4 degrees, Pusa saw 46.5 degrees, Pitampura recorded 47 degrees, and Palam registered 45.1 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions prevailing in many parts of Delhi and severe heatwave conditions in others, accompanied by strong surface winds at speeds of 25-35 kmph on Monday.

tragic incident unfolded at the Old Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu as a 17-year-old boy lost his life to the fierce currents of a flash flood on Friday afternoon. The victim, identified as Ashwin, a Class XI student hailing from NGO Colony in Palayamkottai, was among the individuals bathing at the falls around 2:30 pm when a sudden downpour in the Western Ghats triggered a flash flood. Chaos ensued as tourists cried out for assistance, prompting both police personnel and nearby shopkeepers to rush to their aid. Amidst the commotion, Ashwin was swept away by the surging waters, marking a tragic turn of events. Responding swiftly, District Collector A K Kamal Kishore and Superintendent of Police T P Suresh Kumar, alongside Fire and Rescue Services personnel, initiated a rescue operation.

PTI . Besides this, the concerned authorities in Ernakulam and Kottayam districts imposed a ban on mining activities in the wake of IMD's weather forecast for heavy rain.

Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and asked the home side to bat first at the MA Chinaaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The experienced pair of Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis opened the innings for RCB and put on an opening partnership of 78 runs to give Bengaluru an excellent start to the innings. Later, some quickfire knocks from Rajat Patidar (41 off 23 balls) and Cameron Green (38 off 17 balls), along with cameos from Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell, helped RCB post 218 runs in their 20 overs.

Top Events on May 19: India is all set to witness high-octane political events in various states including Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh for the ongoing seven-phased Lok Sabha elections. Besides this, the Southwest monsoon will reach Andaman and Nicobar islands on Sunday. Take a look at top events of the day below, - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Lok Sabha election rally at Maubhandar in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum on May 19.

In a setback for government and organised sector employees, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to keep in “abeyance” the hike in retirement and death gratuity for employees.

Delhi: Large parts of northwest India broiled in extreme heat for a second consecutive day on Saturday, with temperatures surpassing 45 degrees Celsius in many places. Parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat also experienced a heatwave. The brutal heat scorching northwest India will continue for another five days, with Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh likely to bear the maximum impact, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Met office has issued a «red» warning for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and west Rajasthan, stressing the need for «extreme care for vulnerable people».

CBS, the story of ‘Fire Country’, revolves around an individual who works in the fire department. He tries to gain credibility even as he is jailed. Will he be able to attain the confidence of his employers and confess his feelings to that ‘special person’? In an interview with 'Collider', Max Thieriot who plays the lead role explains the story of Season 2 and what fans can expect in the third season or Season 3.

Indian spice-mix products of MDH and Everest on Friday due to quality issues, following in the footsteps of Hong Kong and Singapore. Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality reported that the ban is due to the suspicion of ethylene oxide contamination. The banned spices include madras curry powder, sambhar mixed masala powder, mixed masala curry powder of MDH, and fish curry masala of Everest. The importers and traders are requested to recall these products from the Nepalese market. “As residue contents of ethylene oxide are found to be exceeding the prescribed limit in these four products, the import and sale of these products are banned within the country as per Article 19 of the Food Regulation 2027 B.S.,” Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, in a notice said.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a stern warning to traders, fruit handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) involved in ripening fruits. The advisory specifically targets those using calcium carbide for artificial ripening, especially during the mango season. This practice is strictly prohibited. FSSAI has urged the Food Safety Departments of States and Union Territories to be vigilant and take stringent action against those violating these regulations. The authority emphasised that using calcium carbide, a hazardous chemical, poses significant health risks and contravenes the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with its associated rules and regulations. By enforcing these measures, FSSAI aims to ensure the safety and health of consumers while maintaining the integrity of the fruit market.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but fans were relieved to see the sky holding up in Bengaluru. This match, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, is the 68th fixture of IPL 2024 and is pivotal in deciding the fourth and final team to qualify for the playoffs. The Chinnaswamy Stadium is well-equipped with a good drainage system, so even if it rains, the game could still proceed after a break.

rainfall is very likely to continue over south Peninsular India till May 23 with extremely heavy falls during May 19-21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Southwest Monsoon is very likely to advance into the South Andaman Sea, some parts of Southeast Bay of Bengal and Nicobar Islands around May 19, the IMD said. It further said that a cyclonic circulation lies over south interior Tamil Nadu and neighbourhood in low and mid-tropospheric levels. A trough runs from south Chhattisgarh to South Interior Karnataka and another trough runs from Marathwada to a cyclonic circulation over south interior Tamil Nadu in lower tropospheric levels.

ALSO READ: RCB vs CSK Live Score Updates, IPL 2024 According to the Met Centre Bengaluru of the India Meteorological Department, the chances of rain in Bengaluru on 18 May are 61 per cent, while the temperature is hovering around 28.4 degrees Celsius. The weather department also cited that the wind speed in Bengaluru is around 5.6 per cent. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 clash of the titans: Will RCB's '18 May' magic continue or will CSK crash the party? However, IMD issued an orange alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall between 115-204 mm during May 18-20 in South interior Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Forest authorities have sounded a red alert for 36 villages in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district as a tiger is on the prowl after killing a 62-year-old man in the region close to the capital Bhopal, an official said on Saturday. The half-eaten body of the victim, Maniram Jatav, a resident of Neemkheda village, was found on Wednesday in the east range of the Raisen forest division, about 35 km from Bhopal district headquarters, the official said. The big cat was seen moving around and changing its location frequently, he said. The attack has caused panic among villages as such killings are unheard of in the forested areas around Bhopal.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, as well as heavy rainfall in isolated regions of Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. This weather pattern is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over south Tamil Nadu and another over Rayalaseema & adjoining north Tamil Nadu, along with a trough running from south Chhattisgarh to the Comorin area. Over the next 7 days, widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, south Karnataka, while Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana, and Rayalaseema may experience isolated to scattered rainfall with similar weather conditions. Also read: Kerala to receive heavy rains; IMD issues red alert in some districts for May 19, 20

RCB vs CSK Live Score Updates, IPL 2024: The stage is set for one of the most crucial matches in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) goes against Chennai Super Kings on 18 May at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match will decide if RCB's fight back from the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table will matter or if MS Dhoni's epic finishes will take Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2024 playoffs.

IMD Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for ‘severe’ heat in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan over the next five days. The weather agency has also issued a red alert for ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall in parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu from 19-21 May. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the IMD also forecasted that the southwest monsoon will likely advance into the South Andaman Sea.

transgender icon of the election department of Himachal Pradesh's Solan district. Hailing from the Kothi village in Kunihar area of the Solan district under Shimla parliamentary constituency, Thakur said that the situation had become so grim that villagers started pressurising her family to «throw her out». She was perhaps the only transgender among 35 belonging to the third gender in the state, who gathered the courage to speak up. «When I used to tell my family members about the mal-treatment and discrimination in the school to an extent that I was not allowed to use the toilet, they thought I was making excuses to skip the school. Given a chance, I would like to resume my education,» she said, lamenting that she faced discrimination at «every step in life».

Swati Maliwal that she was assaulted inside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house by the latter's personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar. Also Read: Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha MP 'forcefully entered' CM's house, says Bibhav Kumar in complaint Atishi said that the same formula was used in the Swati Maliwal case, as the ED, CBI, anti-corruption bureau, Income tax department, and Economic Offences Wing were used to blackmail opposition leaders and make them join the BJP, ANI reported.

Russia and India on visa-free tourism will begin in June, according to a senior Russian official. «India is at the final stage of internal state coordination,» Nikita Kondratyev, director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry's Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects, said on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum «Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum 2024» in Kazan. Both sides will sign a pact for visa-free tourism this year, he said, adding that the first discussion on a draft agreement is scheduled to take place in June and a signing is expected by the end of the year.