Evening briefing: Rains continue across Western Maharashtra; MEA's response to anti-India elements; and more
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Heavy rainfall continued to lash Western Maharashtra's Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Pune on Thursday. Heavy rains and flooding caused traffic disruptions, train and flight delays, and property damages also leaving four people dead in Pune. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad till 8.30 am on Friday. Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the flood situation and asked the officials to coordinate relief efforts. He also requested the army to be prepared for potential airlifting operations. Schools and colleges were closed as a precaution. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed for precaution among schools and parents. The government has appealed to the citizens to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Dig Deeper
India urged Canada to act against anti-India elements who threaten Indian leaders and institutions. New Delhi also highlighted the country's double standards in dealing with domestic versus international issues. This response followed a couple of arrests by Canadian police over online death threats to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. India criticized the inconsistency in Canada's application of the rule of law and freedom of expression. Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya condemned Khalistani extremists for inciting hatred, particularly after separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun urged Arya and Hindu Canadians to leave Canada. Arya asserted that Canada is their home, and it's being negatively impacted by such extremism. Dig Deeper
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Sports
India's squad for the Sri Lanka tour features surprising changes, notably appointing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain over expected candidate Hardik Pandya. Another key move was Riyan Parag's ODI call-up despite a quiet series in Zimbabwe and the exclusion of standout players Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma. Reports suggests Parag was chosen due to his talent, improved attitude, and versatile skills, filling in for the injured Tilak Varma. The tour marks Gautam Gambhir's debut as head coach, with veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma joining for the ODI series. Dig Deeper
Entertainment
Renowned actor R Madhavan, beloved for his versatile roles has recently expanded his real estate portfolio by acquiring a new residential property in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. According to property registration documents accessed and analysed by SquareYards.com, Madhavan purchased this property for ₹17.5 crore. Madhavan's latest property, ready for immediate occupancy, covers about 389 square meters (4,182 square feet) and comes with two parking spaces Dig Deeper
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A woman sub-inspector with Delhi police faced challenges with weight loss after a C-section birth and PCOD. Weighing 90 kg at delivery and struggling post-partum she lost 15 kg in under three months with a dietician's help. Motivated by her inability to lift her child due to a slipped disc, she started a fitness journey on May. She followed a balanced diet, cutting out sugar and junk food, and walking 10,000 steps daily. Her family, including her supportive father-in-law, encouraged her. Her new regimen led to glowing skin, reduced facial hair, and improved energy and menstrual cycles. Her transformation inspired her husband to aim for weight loss too. Dig Deeper
That’s all we have at this hour in our evening briefing. Catch you tomorrow morning.