UK heatwave disrupts London trains Britain’s scorching heatwave caused major travel disruption on Tuesday after smoke was reported on railway tracks near London Waterloo station, forcing train operators to cancel services and impose speed restrictions across parts of the network.South Western Railway (SWR) said smoke was spotted between London Waterloo and Vauxhall stations, prompting emergency…
Pakistan’s Punjab government has deferred its plan and appears to take a U-turn to restore the original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore following criticism from extremist groups over the revival of several pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh-era names.The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LAHR) committee had earlier approved the proposal during a meeting jointly…
A software engineer’s viral social media post criticising life in large gated communities has triggered a wider online debate over resident welfare associations (RWAs), housing society rules and generational differences in urban living.Shravan Venkataraman, in a thread posted on X, advised young couples and bachelors against purchasing apartments in high-rise societies, arguing that many such…
The trailer of ‘Governor’, starring Manoj Bajpayee, revisits India’s 1990 economic crisis and the unsung hero who helped save the nation from bankruptcy. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film releases on 12 June 2026. Vipul Amrutlal Shah‘s upcoming film ‘Governor’ grabbed attention the moment its title was revealed through…
Kagiso Rabada (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kagiso Rabada etched his name into the IPL record books during Gujarat Titans’ Qualifier 1 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.The South African speedster became the bowler with the most wickets in the Powerplay in a single IPL…
In a posh to raise around Rs 5,000 crore for the exchequer, the government will sell up to a 2 per cent stake in Coal India through an offer for sale (OFS), with a floor price of Rs 412 per share, PTI reported.The sale comprises a base offer of 1 per cent equity and an…
BENGALURU: The IMD issued an orange alert on Tuesday for Bengaluru and adjoining districts, warning of very heavy rain and thundershowers over the next three hours, officials said. According to the forecast, moderate rain with isolated intense spells is likely in several parts, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. The districts likely to be…
PV Sindhu moved into the second round of the women’s singles event at the Singapore Open with a straight-game win over fifth seed Putri Kusuma Wardani on Tuesday.The 30-year-old two-time Olympic medallist defeated the world No. 6 Indonesian 21-17 21-18 in the opening round of the USD 10,00,000 Super 750 tournament.Former world champion Sindhu will…
Pope Leo XIV has invoked one of the Bible’s most famous stories, the Tower of Babel, while warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. In recent remarks about AI ethics and global technological power, the pontiff compared the modern AI race to the ancient biblical tale of humanity attempting to build a tower reaching…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Test batter and ex-head coach Haroon Rasheed on Tuesday drew a sharp contrast between the cricketing structures of India and Pakistan, saying India are now enjoying the rewards of long-term planning, strong domestic cricket and a robust age-group system, while Pakistan continue to struggle because of inconsistency and instability.Speaking on hamaraiweb.com,…
