Thunderstorm, heavy rain claim 89 lives in UP; CM Yogi orders immediate relief

IANS | May 14, 2026 1:15 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) At least 89 people lost their lives, and 53 others were injured after a powerful thunderstorm, heavy rain, hailstorm and lightning strikes battered several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction on Wednesday evening, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the widespread damage and directed officials to undertake immediate relief and rescue measures.

Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’: Trump

IANS | May 11, 2026 10:29 PM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s latest nuclear proposal as “a piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire was “on massive life support” during a White House event on maternal healthcare and fertility access.

Delhi multistorey fire: Protective grills in building hampered rescue efforts

IANS | May 3, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As a devastating fire incident in Delhi's Vivek Vihar claimed the lives of nine people, fire officials reported that rescue and relief operations were hindered because the fire broke out early in the morning, and the protective grills made it difficult to gain entry and evacuate the occupants.