A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on April 14 before it pounded the UAE on April 16, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain, a city bordering Oman. It was the largest ever in 24 hours since records started in 1949.
18 April,2024 03:38 PM IST
A torrential storm struck the UAE, unleashing heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Dubai and triggered floods across the region. UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall since 1949. It claimed one life and inflicted widespread damage, with homes submerged, roads blocked, and vehicles stranded in the floodwaters. Flights were delayed and diverted, leaving passengers stranded amidst the chaos. Authorities issued urgent advisories, urging residents to stay indoors for safety as the storm disrupted normal life across the UAE.
18 April,2024 10:34 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 09 reached Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. He took a sharp jibe at the Congress and INDIA bloc leaders questioning about his family. In Arunachal Pradesh, he also dedicated the world's longest bi-lane tunnel, Sela Tunnel, to the nation at the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit North East' programme.
09 March,2024 04:37 PM IST
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced that they are expecting their first child on February 29. Parents-to-be Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Mumbai and Jamnagar airports as they were headed for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities on February 29 but were mobbed by fans, who wanted to click pictures and selfies. Ranveer was holding Deepika’s hand, trying to help her make her way to their car. He even put his arms around her to protect her from the crowd. The couple was also flanked by security, who kept the crowd from getting too close. Watch the full video for more!
01 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20 visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. where he offered prayers and sought blessings at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. An elephant named 'Andal' at Ranganathaswamy Temple blessed the Prime Minister and played a mouth organ. Narendra Modi is the first prime minister to visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli. Watch the full video for further details!
20 January,2024 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Ahead of the grand consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on January 22, the passengers alighting from the first flight to the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham hailed PM Modi on December 30. They thanked PM Modi for giving them Ayodhya Airport as a gift. Passengers were also seen paying obeisance and chanting Jai Shree Ram while alighting the flight. “This land is pure and sacred, this is the land of Shri Ram. There can be no sacred ground like this. To pay obeisance here one should lie down. When Shri Ram got down from Pushpak Viman, the same experience was felt. There is no limit to happiness today. Today is the matter of greatest joy and happiness in my life,” said Bhaskar Shukla, a passenger from Delhi. On the other hand, another passenger, Nitin Lalwani from a Delhi flight said, “Ever since I was born I found Ayodhya, a city which was backward. But today there is a feeling that Ayodhya has become an international city. Now we are waiting for 22nd January when the Temple will be inaugurated. People will come from across the world to see Ayodhya, a pure land of Shree Ram.”, he said.
31 December,2023 04:37 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visited the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary Meera and had tea at her residence, during his Ayodhya visit on 30th December. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30 made a surprise visit to a Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary’s home, and had tea at her residence during his Ayodhya tour. PM Modi interacted with the family members and Meera shared her experience of the same. In Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on December 30, the Prime Minister was welcomed by a cheerful crowd of people on either side of the road, waving at his motorcade. PM Modi in Ayodhya gave several infrastructural gifts to the locals. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was inaugurated in Ayodhya by PM Narendra Modi in one such initiatives. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 30 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating various projects in Ayodhya.
31 December,2023 04:31 PM IST
History was etched on Dec 30, 2023 as devotees boarded first flight from Delhi to newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya. The passengers were all excited for their journey and they even recited ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ inside the flight. After landing in Ayodhya airport, some passengers kissed the ground and paid obeisance. PM Modi reached ‘Ram Nagari’ on December 30 and gave several infrastructural gifts to the locals. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was inaugurated in Ayodhya by PM Narendra Modi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 30 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating various projects in Ayodhya. He also said that the wait of 500 years is about to end with the consecration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
31 December,2023 01:48 PM IST
The whole nation in enthralled for the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. The first flight from Delhi to Ayodhya International Airport echoed with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants. The passengers raised ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans as they boarded the flight. PM Modi reached ‘Ramnagri’ on December 30 and gave several infrastructural gifts to the locals. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was inaugurated in Ayodhya by PM Narendra Modi.
30 December,2023 04:57 PM IST
Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport being built in Ayodhya has reached its final stages of construction. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM KP Maurya along with officials inspected Ayodhya International Airport on Dec 26. The airport will be suitable for day, night operations as well as during low visibility conditions of more than 550m. Both AAI and DGCA officials collaborated to complete this project successfully. The terminal building is designed to handle 600 passengers during peak hours and 10 lakh passengers annually. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on December 30 to inaugurate the International Airport at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
27 December,2023 01:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
