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Temperatures exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit across large parts of Spain and Italy in late June Around 16,000 more people than usual died across Europe during a week of extreme heat in late June, according to a report based on European mortality data. The sharp rise in deaths came as temperatures surged across much of the continent.According to The European Mortality Monitoring Network (EuroMOMO) report cited by New York Times, most of the excess deaths were recorded in northern Europe, particularly France, Belgium and Germany, where populations are less accustomed to prolonged extreme heat. These countries are generally less accustomed to…
Police said Banerjee’s body was found at the party office and was sent for post-mortem examination. KOLKATA: Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly and five-time MLA from Rampurhat, was found hanging at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Birbhum district on Sunday morning.Police said Banerjee’s body was found at the party office and was sent for post-mortem examination. A purported suicide note was also recovered from the office, according to PTI. The circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be established.Who was Asish Banerjee?Asish Banerjee was a TMC leader from Birbhum’s Rampurhat constituency and had…
Daily Prediction says,The day keeps you occupied, but the activity can actually help rebuild your confidence. Work and daily responsibilities may feel more under control, while some of the worries that have been occupying your mind begin to lose their intensity. You could find yourself more visible than usual through meetings, professional duties, customer interactions or family expectations, so the way you handle yourself matters. An experienced person, senior colleague or influential contact may offer guidance that helps you understand your next step more clearly. Listen carefully, but do not feel the need to impress everyone. Preparation, punctuality and a…
Every day, we do certain things we accept as normal but never question why. One of those activities is switching off our vehicle at the petrol pump station. But have you ever wondered why the staff at a petrol pump ask you to do the same? We are here to answer that question for you:Also Read | Everyday explained: Why do airplane windows have rounded edges?Why do petrol pumps ask you to switch off your engine?It is quite a standard procedure for a car or motorcycle driver to be asked to switch off their engine while refuelling at a petrol…
Srinagar, August 15, 2026: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Saturday celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, with faculty, doctors, staff members and students participating in the celebrations.Managing Director KMCH, Tausif Ahmad, hoisted the Tricolour and took the salute in the presence of Executive Director Insha Qazi, Principal/Dean Prof. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Medical Superintendent Dr Syed Mubashir, heads of departments, faculty members, doctors and staff.Addressing the gathering, Tausif Ahmad extended warm Independence Day greetings to everyone and paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and national heroes whose supreme sacrifices, courage and determination paved…
In the high-stakes, unpredictable arena of Indian governance, politicians live under tight schedules characterised by relentless travel and all-day meetings. Yet behind the scenes, fitness has quietly become a crucial pillar of political endurance. A 2019 report by The Week detailed how high-profile politicians structure their physical fitness routines around demanding public roles. Also read | PM Narendra Modi stays fit at 75 with just 3.5 hours of sleep, no food after 6 pm, yoga and unique ‘Panchtatva’ walksIn the report, Eknath Shinde – who is currently serving as Maharashtra deputy chief minister – and his personal trainer at the…
Vishal’s directorial debut ‘Magudam’ seems to be picking up momentum after a slow opening day. The film got a better response from the audience on the second day. The film saw a small but noticeable rise in its box office on Saturday. The increase in occupancy suggests that the film managed to attract more viewers as the weekend began.‘Magudam’ struggles despite weekendAccording to Sacnilk, on Day 2, ‘Magudam’ collected a net of Rs 70 lakh in India across 1,315 shows. The film recorded an overall occupancy of 18.8% on Saturday. With this addition, its total India net collection has reached…
Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday (August 15, 2026) as they tried to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing.The attempted crossing came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the European Union and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died in the attempt to reach European soil.A source in Morocco’s Interior Ministry told Reuters those detained included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens…
File photo: PM Modi and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram NEW DELHI: Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remarks, saying he was “proud” to be described by the term.“I am proud to be a dimagi naxal!” Chidambaram said in a post on X, a day after PM Modi, in his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, warned that although armed Naxalism was nearing its end, people with an ideological Naxal mindset continued to pose a threat.PM Modi had urged people to “identify…
Number 1 (Born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th)I know it feels like the walls are closing in today. There’s this mountain of things to do and not enough of you to go around, and somehow everyone’s decided you’re the one who’ll carry it all. It’s not that you can’t handle pressure, you normally thrive on it. But right now you’re running on empty, and the usual fire isn’t catching. You’re looking at a long list of responsibilities and thinking, what’s the point. Your prediction points to a heavy personal day energy where the Number 1’s natural leadership gets…