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After a brief spell of rain, Kolkata skyline witnessed a rainbow around 5 pm. The weather phenomena was visible across the city —— TOI Kolkata: The city received a couple of spells of moderate rain even as the city remained under cloud cover under the impact of a well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-Bengal coasts. Some districts of south Bengal could receive heavy rain (70 mm-110 mm) on Friday, though Kolkata may receive sharp drizzles. “There could be a couple of spells like Friday, but the city is unlikely to receive heavy, consistent showers.…

The Philippines has condemned the “dehumanising and racist” portrayal of the country as a timid monkey strong-armed by the US and Japan to take Beijing on over the South China Sea.Last week, China Daily posted an AI-generated video featuring a monkey in a Filipino shirt. It screams as arms bearing the Japanese and US flags shove it onto a rickety karaoke stage set up in a boat.After it gets scolded for singing the wrong song, it pulls out a sheet reading “South China Sea arbitration award”. It is then flung into the sea and blasted by a water cannon.Tense stand-offs…

China has hit out at the nationalisation of British Steel, saying it “firmly opposes and is strongly dissatisfied with the British government’s decision”.On Thursday, the UK government said that taking the loss-making firm into public hands would protect jobs and safeguard a “vital national capability”.The UK took control of British Steel’s operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China’s Jingye Group, limiting the government’s ability to steer its future.China’s commerce ministry said on Friday that the moves “seriously infringed upon Jingye’s legitimate rights and interests and severely undermined the confidence of Chinese companies investing in the…

The Australian government has said it is “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed” that Laos is not pursuing more serious charges in relation to the deaths of six backpackers who died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in 2024.Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were among six people who died at a hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024. The statement comes after reports in Australian media that Laos would press charges that collectively carry penalties of up to one year in jail and a fine of A$1600 ($1100; £829) against those allegedly responsible.Australian Foreign Ministry Penny Wong said it had…

Other stress might not be as bad as family pressure. One person can handle the daily grind, the money worries, and the office problems, but one single emotional statement from home can upset their state of mind. Expectations about marriage, career, money, children, and Responsibilities are causes of Unspoken Stress. At such times, the Bhagavad Gita is a source of practical wisdom and peace. Today’s quote comes from the teachings of Krishna: “Do your duty with a steady mind, without losing yourself in fear or attachment.” This is a good statement for people who are under the pressure of family.…

Anushka Sharma has long been admired for speaking candidly about confidence, authenticity and staying true to herself. Throughout her career, the actor has encouraged people to value themselves beyond external approval.Anushka Sharma urges self-belief over social media validation in today’s world. (Instagram)In a 2023 interview with Grazia India, Anushka reflected on the importance of self-worth, saying, “Validation cannot come from outside. The moment you start depending on other people’s opinions to feel worthy, you lose yourself. It’s important to know your own value and be comfortable with who you are.” (Also read: Quote of the day by Hrithik Roshan: ‘If…

Srinagar, July 16: Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, on Thursday reviewed the university’s varietal development program at the Division of Vegetable Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Shalimar Campus, with a focus on climate-resilient, high-value vegetable crops and market-oriented research.Accompanied by Director Extension and Associate Dean, Faculty of Horticulture, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Prof. Rohitash Kumar, Associate Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, and other officials, the Vice-Chancellor inspected ongoing breeding programs, protected cultivation technologies, and field experiments.Head of the Division, Prof. Ishfaq Abidi, briefed the visiting team on research initiatives covering…

Two men were killed and another sustained critical injuries after a speeding truck rammed into them while they were changing a punctured tyre of their car on National Highway-44 near Ganaur of Sonepat, police said.An FIR has been registered against unknown truck driver under relevant sections of the BNS. (HT Photo for representation)The deceased, Mohit Kumar, was a resident of Shahpur Taga village in Ganaur and Amit Kumar a resident of Faridabad. Their friend, Umesh Singh suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. His condition is stated to be critical.According to the police, the incident took place…

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump on Thursday reignited the debate over the 2020 presidential election, alleging that China carried out “the largest compromise of election data in history” by acquiring 220 million American voter files.He announced the declassification of intelligence documents that he claimed showed Chinese interference in US elections, despite previous assessments by America’s intelligence community finding no evidence that Beijing altered the outcome of the 2020 vote.Speaking in a primetime address from the White House, Trump said his administration was releasing classified material related to the 2020 and 2018 elections, arguing that Americans deserved…

Lionel Messi has hit back at critics questioning Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup final, insisting the defending champions have earned everything through their performances and not because of favourable officiating or outside influence.Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal and book a place in the final, where they will face Spain on Sunday.The win sparked celebrations across Buenos Aires, with thousands of fans filling the streets as Argentina moved within one victory of winning back-to-back World Cups.It was also another comeback in a tournament where Lionel Scaloni’s side have…