Author: Rahul M

Ottawa, July 19 (IANS) Wildfire activity is expected to continue to increase and persist to well-above-average conditions over much of western Canada by August, Canada’s minister of energy and natural resources said. In a wildfire update, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson delivered the latest national wildfire forecast, saying the highest fire danger is in southern British Columbia, Xinhua news agency reported. The minister said weather forecasts point to above-average temperatures across much of Canada from July through August, with dry conditions expected to intensify in the coming weeks, particularly in the west and north. Based on these weather…

Purnea: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has said his party will either be on the “arsh or farsh” (form the government on its own or not be in power at all) in the upcoming elections in Bihar, as he presented it as an honest and strong alternative in the state. “There will be no middle ground,” he told ThePrint in a wide-ranging interview in which he also talked about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, migration, employment and corruption among others. Even though the Jan Suraaj has officially not announced how many seats it will contest…

In a nerve-wracking opening match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, Pakistan Champions held their nerve to secure a memorable 5-run win over England Champions at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground. A clinical bowling performance, coupled with spirited batting from Mohammad Hafeez and Aamer Yamin, propelled Pakistan to a dream start in the much-anticipated legends tournament. First Innings – Pakistan Post Fighting 160/9 Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan Champions got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the disciplined England bowling attack. However, veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez stood firm and delivered a…

“This electoral roll revision in Bihar can become bigger than Operation Sindoor” — so said a veteran tracking the political scene.The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) — such a far-reaching exercise has never been undertaken before — has created widespread concern, in some circles even consternation. The Election Commission of India enjoys the constitutional right to revise electoral rolls, to ensure that elections are free and fair. There is, however, a difference in the way it is going about it this time. The SIR exercise is not about “inclusion” of those left out, but more about “exclusion” of those who cannot…

United Nations, July 19 (IANS) The daily onslaught of hostilities, preventable deaths, a worsening fuel shortage, displacement and desperation are normalising mass deprivation for Gazans, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the Israeli authorities issued yet another displacement order, this time for parts of northern Gaza. There are also deeply troubling reports of malnourished children and adults in hospitals with few resources to treat them, Xinhua news agency reported. OCHA said that the energy crisis continues to deepen despite the resumption of limited fuel imports, and its depletion has forced a pause…

Los Angeles, July 19 (IANS) Three deputies were killed in an explosion at a police training facility in Southern California, authorities confirmed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, referred to the explosion on the social media platform X as a “critical workplace incident,” which occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time (1430 GMT) at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training in East Los Angeles, Xinhua news agency reported. “There were three department member fatalities,” the department said, adding that homicide detectives are investigating the scene. Local KABC-TV reported that the victims were handling some kind of explosives when the…

New York, July 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that a couple of big trade deals will be announced soon. “They could almost do it today … maybe later on. We’ll do it,” said Trump at the signing ceremony of the stablecoin act at the White House. “When I send out the paper that you’re paying 35 per cent or 40 per cent tariff, that’s a deal. Then, they’ll call and see if they can make a little bit different kind of a deal, like opening up their country to trade,” added Trump. Trump has recently signed an executive…

Eddy Chen/HBO “Euphoria” is easily one of the best teen dramas of the last decade, led by Zendaya as Rue, a teen struggling with a drug addiction. In addition to Rue’s story, the show also shares the stories of other teens she goes to school with. Some characters are more toxic than others, but all of them are dealing with intense situations that are reflective of what many teens face today. Though it’s been quite the wait for Season 3, there are plenty of other shows fans can watch that…

Jerusalem, July 19 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward Israel. Israel’s national emergency service, Magen David Adom, on Friday, said it did not receive reports of hits or casualties. The IDF detected the launch and issued a smartphone application alert. After about five minutes, sirens were activated in areas including the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and West Jerusalem, Xinhua news agency reported. Following the launch, Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv was temporarily closed to takeoffs and landings. The previous launch of a missile from Yemen toward…

Damascus, July 19 (IANS) The Syrian interim authorities issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. In a statement, the authorities expressed “deep concern and sorrow” over the ongoing deadly violence, describing the situation as resulting from “armed groups operating outside the law.” “The Syrian Arab Republic affirms its identity as a state for all its citizens, regardless of sect or ethnicity,” the statement read, emphasising that all must operate under one national roof and legal framework. In response to the unfolding crisis, the authorities said…