Day: July 15, 2020

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

BJP worker kidnapped in J-K’s Baramulla

1:14 pm July 15, 2020

Srinagar: ABJP worker was allegedly kidnapped by unknown persons in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here. Mehrajuddin Malla, who is also the vice chairman of Municipal Committee Watergam, was allegedly kidnapped at Marazigund in Rafiabad area of the district while he was on his way to Sopore town, they said The officials said police has taken cognisance of the matter and […]

Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera’s death was accidental drowning

1:04 pm July 15, 2020

Los Angeles: An autopsy confirmed on Tuesday that “Glee” star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honouring her “everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit”. The examination, performed the day after the 33-year-old’s body was found in a Southern California lake, showed no signs of traumatic injury or disease […]

Maha: 129 dead in rain-related incidents in 48 hours

Heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai, Thane: IMD

12:55 pm July 15, 2020

Mumbai: “Heavy to very heavy” rainfall is likely in Konkan Maharashtra, including Mumbai and neighbouring Thane district, on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The trend may continue on Thursday with reduced intensity, it said. On Tuesday, the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and other coastal districts in Maharashtra, […]

Farmer killed after being hit by speeding tractor in UP

12:51 pm July 15, 2020

Banda: A 65-year-old farmer was killed after he was hit by a speeding tractor in Kacheri area of the district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday when the farmer, identified as Bhola, was waiting for a vehicle at a nearby taxi stand, they said. Station House Officer (SHO) of Kotwali police […]

India’s COVID tally climbs to 9,36,181

12:48 pm July 15, 2020

New Delhi: India saw a record single-day jump of 29,429 COVID-19 cases pushing its tally to 9,36,181 on Wednesday, while the death toll climbed to 24,309 with 582 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data. This is the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 28,000. The number of […]