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Kolkata airport have decided to suspend flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon in view of the possible impact of cyclone Remal, an official said here. The precautionary measure was taken after a meeting of the stakeholders of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport here on Saturday.

Heat conditions intensified in Rajasthan where mercury touched 50 degrees Celsius, the local weather office said on Saturday. According to Met Centre Jaipur, the maximum temperature recorded in Phalodi during the day was 50 degrees Celsius, followed by Barmer at 48.8 degrees Celsius.

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Jyoti Ratre conquered Mount Everest at 55 and became the oldest Indian woman to do so. Ratre’s journey to accomplish her childhood dream is a reminder to all the people who fear failure due to a ‘late start’.Jyoti Ratre conquered Mount Everest as part of a 15-member expedition team of 8K Expeditions, led by Bolivian climber David Hugo Ayaviri Quispe on May 19.Recalling how her childhood curiosity became a force behind her Mount Everest expedition, Jyoti Ratre shared a bleak memory of listening to a political leader’s speech on the radio, which left an indelible impact on her mind.“I had heard about a leader on the radio who expressed his wish to release his ashes in the Himalayas.

national capital on Friday recorded a high of 41.7 degrees Celsius, over a notch above the season's normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department issued a 'yellow' alert for Saturday as it predicted the mercury to reach a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 31 degrees Celsius. However, there was no prediction for a heat wave. The Met office has four colour-coded warnings — green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action).

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₹1,104 crore in Q4 on revenue of close to ₹13,800 crore. Natural gas prices have declined to less than one-third from a peak of $9.3 per mmbtu (Henry-Hub) in August 2022. Petronet’s Dahej plant achieved capacity utilization of 97% in Q4, up from 77% a year ago and the highest in the last ten quarters.

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nuclear area, reported Russia Today (RT).Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty was hosted by the Russian Atomic Chief in Siberia's Tomsk region in Russia on Thursday. The Russian Atomic Chief showed Mohanty the fourth-generation site that will host the safest atomic reactor in history, RT-India reported.Moreover, the head of Rosatom Likhachev also praised the cooperation between the two nations, calling India a key partner in the nuclear area.Earlier on Thursday, Mohanty and the head of Rosatom held meetings in Seversk, Tomsk region.The leaders of Russian and India nuclear industries visited the site of the Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex (PDEC) being built in Seversk, Tomsk region, as a part of the "Proryv" ("the Breakthrough") strategic industry project, according to a statement by Rosatom.During the joint visit, a full-scale discussion took place on the perspective areas of the Russian-Indian cooperation in the nuclear field."We are ready to serious expansion of the cooperation with India in the field of using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

PTI. In a new development in the case, the police are now suspecting that the Bangladesh MP could have been "lured" into a New Town flat by a woman and then murdered by contract killers.

Rajasthan continues to battle rising temperatures, five deaths due to suspected heat stroke were reported in the state on Thursday. The mercury soared to 48.8 degrees Celsius in Barmer, the highest temperature recorded this summer season, according to Met Centre Jaipur. Five peacocks were also found dead in Khairthal district, officials said. Barmer was followed by Phalodi with maximum temperature at 48.6 degrees degrees, Fatehpur at 47.6 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 47.5 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur at 47.4 degrees Celsius, Jalore at 47.3 degrees Celsius, Kota at 47.2 degrees Celsius and Churu at 47 degrees Celsius, the Met Centre said.

India's peak power demand hit the season's high of 235.06 GW on Wednesday mainly due to excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and coolers amid severe heat waves in most parts of the country. According to the power ministry data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in the day is recorded at 235.06 GW on Wednesday, which is the maximum so far in the summer season this year. The all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The record is expected to be broken during this summer season. Earlier this month, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during daytime and 225 GW during evening hours for May and 240 GW during daytime and 235 GW during evening hours for June 2024.

cyclone ‘Remal' alert for Odisha, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. A low-pressure area was formed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal yesterday, May 22.The Met Office, in its latest bulletin, predicted that the cyclonic storm is likely to move northeastwards and concentrate into a depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 24.“It is likely to intensify further, move northeastwards and reach northeast and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by 25th May evening," the weather forecasting agency said.The IMD has also predicted moderate showers in North and South 24-Parganas along with East Midnapore on Saturday when the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections is scheduled.“Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over North and South 24 Parganas, East Medinipur districts of West Bengal and Balasore district of Odisha on May 25 and May 26.

Indian banks have suggested to the US Treasury that its advisories to them should be routed via the finance ministry to ensure speedy implementation, people privy to the development said. Executives from some of the top lenders, including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank, met with a six-member US Treasury delegation last month. The discussions focused on Russian payments and a possible breach of the internationally imposed $60 a barrel purchase price on Russian crude.

Rajasthan continued to reel under the grip of severe heat conditions with Barmer recording the highest temperature at 48 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Looking at the situation, the state government cancelled the leaves of all divisional commissioners, additional divisional commissioners, district collectors, additional district collectors and sub divisional officers till further orders. Health authorities had already cancelled the leaves of all doctors and paramedical staff in government hospitals as temperatures soared in the state. The maximum temperature recorded during the day was 48 degrees in Barmer, 47.8 degrees in Phalodi, 47.6 degrees in Fatehpur (Sikar), 47.5 degrees in Churu, 47.2 degrees in Jalore and Jaisalmer, and 47.1 degrees Celsius in Vanasthali (Tonk).

Delhi's maximum temperature on Wednesday reached 43.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, and remained in the 'Yellow' alert zone, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). There is a very high likelihood of developing heat-related illnesses and heat stroke in people of all ages, and a significant health concern for vulnerable individuals, such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, the weather office said. «Avoid heat exposure and keep cool. Avoid dehydration,» the IMD advised, adding that people should drink sufficient water and use ORS or homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water and buttermilk to stay hydrated. According to the IMD, the city will be on orange alert on Thursday.

Regional Meteorological Department of Rajasthan, in view of the searing and scalding heatwave has issued a red and orange alert for various districts. After the temperature breached the mark of 46 degrees Celsius, the Regional Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of daytime temperature crossing the mark of 48 degrees Celsius and above in various parts of Rajasthan. Speaking to ANI, Radhe Shyam Sharma, Director of the Regional Meteorological Center, Jaipur said, «There is no respite from the scorching heat, as temperatures have already crossed the mark of 46 degrees Celsius and now mercury is intended to rise beyond 48 degrees Celsius.»

legends come face-to-face? A rollicking great time! On Sunday, Sachin Tendulkar, the GOAT (greatest of all time) of cricket, met eminent business tycoon Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata & Sons. The two icons had an in-depth chit-chat about their mutual interests such as — cars, wildlife conservation, and giving back to the society. Taking to Instagram, Tendulkar shared a picture of himself posing with the billionaire and wrote, “Last Sunday was memorable, as I had the opportunity to spend time with Mr. Tata. We shared stories and insights about our mutual love for automobiles, our commitment to giving back to society, passion for wildlife conservation, and our affection for our furry friends. Conversations like these are invaluable and remind us of the joy and impact our passions can bring to our lives. It’s a day I will remember with a smile always.” The post went viral on the image and video sharing website, gaining more than 1.2 million likes! Reacting to the post, one Instagram user wrote, Tata” is a name which has “Truth and Trust” always.” Another user commented “It’s a day I will remember with a smile always.” Another fan observed, “There can be no one else in this world like Ratan Tata.”

highest ever in the history of the national capital". "Fourth day in a row, Delhi’s peak power demand crossed 7000 MW. For the first time, Delhi’s peak power demand likely to cross 8000 MW, DISCOM officials were quoted by news agency ANI as saying.

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