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Tamil Nadu has been apprehended by authorities for orchestrating a truck hijacking operation centered around a lucrative cargo of tomatoes. The incident unfolded in a dramatic fashion, involving a staged accident and a subsequent extortion attempt that ultimately resulted in violence. The couple, identified as Bhaskar (28) and his wife Sindhuja (26), was found to be part of a larger gang specializing in highway robberies.

Gross domestic product grew at a slower-than-expected pace of 6.3% from a year earlier, when dozens of Chinese cities were in lockdown. Compared with the first quarter, GDP rose less than 1%.

Sukkur in Sindh, kidnapped two women and a child, and killed at least two men. This is only the latest in a long line of atrocities committed against the people of Sindh in Pakistan, The Express Tribune reported. The Express Tribune saw the assailants, who were apparently carrying modern weaponry, riding motorcycles past the Sangi police station and heading into the village of Nirch in broad daylight.

incessant rain battering several parts of Gujarat, the National Defence Response Forces (NDRF) team on Saturday conducted a rescue operation in the Junagadh district of the region. The NDRF personnel in the rescue operation reached out to the general public and assisted them to cross the city's flooded and waterlogged regions into safer areas. Earlier on Saturday, one person went missing in Navsari City in the midst of the monsoon rain spells.

Gujarat Rain LIVE Updates: Heavy to very heavy rains lashed several districts in Gujarat's south and Saurashtra regions on Saturday, causing flooding in urban areas and leaving villages cut off due to rising water levels in dams and rivers, which reached dangerous levels.In Junagadh city, the situation was particularly severe as it received 219 mm of rainfall from 8 hours till 4 pm on Saturday. The downpour resulted in the sweeping away of dozens of parked cars and cattle in the gushing waters.People had to wade through waist-deep water to relocate to safer areas, while some were rescued by volunteers from the strong currents.Navsari and Junagadh were identified as two of the worst affected districts, with torrential rains causing deluges in numerous residential areas and marketplaces.Catch all live updates here. With his state grappling with excessive rainfall and flooding, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the prevailing situation.Earlier, on Saturday, several waterlogging from incessant rainfall was reported in Gujarat’s Navsari.While the rain reduced the daytime temperature in the city, the waterlogging crippled the movement of commuters and vehicles.

flood-like situations in the multiple cities of the state. In Junagadh district, heavy rains displayed their fury with cars being washed away by rivers. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for various Gujarat districts till 24 July.

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Gujarat's south and Saurashtra regions on Saturday, triggering a flood-like situation in urban areas and isolating villages amid rising water levels in dams and rivers surging to danger levels. In Junagadh city, dozens of parked cars and cattle were swept away in gushing waters after it received 219 mm of rain in 8 hours till 4 pm on Saturday. People were seen wading through waist-deep water to shift to safer places, while some of them were rescued by volunteers as they were carried away in strong currents.Navsari and Junagadh were among the worst affected districts due to the torrential downpours that led to a deluge in several residential pockets and marketplaces.

ANSAM) and Naga People's Front, have strongly condemned the inhuman act committed against the two women by a mob on May 4. The UNC asked the Manipur government to take up the case in a fast-track court to deliver justice instantly. «The government must initiate necessary steps for immediate booking of all the people involved in such dehumanizing crime,» the UNC said in a statement.

National Highway 5 has been shut down due to the landslide. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Saturday. And has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall at a few places in the state from 23-25 July.

New Delhi: In a major stride towards strengthening road safety measures, the ministry of road transport & highways (MoRTH) on Friday released comprehensive guidelines for signages on expressways and national highways. The move comes as part of the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety and ensuring a secure travel experience for drivers across the country.

New Delhi: In a major stride towards strengthening road safety measures, the ministry of road transport & highways (MoRTH) on Friday released comprehensive guidelines for signages on expressways and national highways. The move comes as part of the government's commitment to enhancing road safety and ensuring a secure travel experience for drivers across the country.

New Delhi: India’s pace of road building slowed in the June quarter, road ministry data showed, at a time the government is looking to raise the annual construction target ahead of a series of elections this year and next. According to the data, only 16% or about 2,250 km of the annual target of 14,000 km was built in the first quarter, which typically sees a pickup in construction continuing from increased pace in the March quarter. Road construction stood at 523 km in April and jumped to 1465 km in May, before slumping to 263 km in June.

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair

In a historic move, India’s Kalpataru Projects International (KPIL) has signed a $159.99 million contract for providing EPC services for Transmission Lines and Substations in Guyana’s Integrated NGL Plant and 300 MW CCGT Power Plant.

agricultural land in Kamru Panchayat in the Sangla valley on Thursday, Kinnaur deputy commissioner (DC) Tarul S. Raveesh said. All the schools in the Nichar subdivision and Sangla tehsil have been closed for three days due to heavy rains.

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer have joined forces to announce an exciting milestone in the field of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). They revealed that the first eVTOL production facility will be established in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, pending final authorities’ approval. This strategic location, situated within Embraer’s existing unit, will undergo expansion to accommodate the new manufacturing plant.

Cera Sanitaryware, Avenue Supermarts, and others showcased their strength and positive momentum by surpassing this indicator.1. Cera SanitarywareCera Sanitaryware, a leading player in the sanitaryware industry, demonstrated strong performance by crossing the 50 SMA on July 19, 2023. With its stock price reaching Rs.

The Kia Telluride has become a hit in the SUV space

Russia unleashed intense overnight drone and missile attacks that officials said damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, including grain and oil terminals, and wounded at least 12 people

Manipur grapples with ethnic violence involving Meiteis and Kukis, several other communities in its villages are also suffering the perils of conflict, living amid danger and uncertainty every day. In Ward Number 9 of Kwatka Municipal Council between Phuoljang and Phaogakchao villages, there is palpable fear among inhabitants as they face unannounced gunfire and the alleged «nonchalant attitude» of local authorities. In the humble settlement dotted by small huts, fresh scars of violence are etched on walls and roofs that bear innumerable chinks caused by bullets from the relentless crossfire. Inside, the furniture and kitchen utensils are riddled with countless holes, each one representing a bullet that pierced through the fragile walls and serving as a haunting reminder of the danger that lurks outside. Speaking on behalf of the villagers of Phaogakchao, Wahid Rehman describes the dire situation they find themselves in. «We are living on the edge, with no certainty about the future. The crossfire begins suddenly, and it can last for hours on end. We have seen some of our fellow villagers flee to nearby relatives to escape the situation, but for those of us who have nowhere else to go, we are forced to live with the constant reminder of the dangers we face,» he says.