In response to the devastating flooding that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, the founder of a well-known restaurant chain has pledged $1 million to support communities affected by the disaster. The donation will go toward providing immediate aid and long-term recovery resources to individuals and families impacted by the widespread flooding. The funds will help deliver essential services such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance,

New Jersey is facing another round of severe weather this week, even as many communities continue to recover from a powerful and deadly storm system that swept through the region last Thursday. The storms left behind a trail of destruction across several towns, including Plainfield, North Plainfield, Bound Brook, and Dunellen. Homes and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, trees were uprooted, and power lines were torn down, plunging neighborhoods into darkness and chaos for days.

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has come under legal scrutiny after being served a notice by the Rangareddy District Consumer Commission. The legal action is related to his role as a brand ambassador for Sai Surya Developers, a real estate company accused of misleading investors through its promotional campaigns. The commission named Mahesh Babu as the third respondent in the case, citing that his image and endorsement significantly influenced consumer decisions.

California is taking a significant step toward establishing the country’s first official insurance standard for smoke damage, aiming to address a persistent and often overlooked issue affecting wildfire survivors. Every year, wildfires leave behind more than scorched land—they also blanket homes in soot and smoke that can carry toxic substances, even when structures remain standing. Currently, there are no statewide or national guidelines requiring insurers to cover the cost of testi

Two lanes of Interstate 287 southbound in the Pequannock area are currently closed due to emergency repairs following damage caused by extreme heat earlier this week. According to transportation authorities, prolonged high temperatures caused a portion of the roadway to buckle and break apart, prompting immediate lane closures and repair efforts to ensure driver safety and restore normal traffic flow. At present, only the right lane and shoulder remain open to traffic. The remaini

Ashada Masam is the fourth month in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar and holds great significance in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. It is a spiritually charged period filled with religious fasting, vratas, and festivals that mark the transition into the Chaturmas season, a four-month period considered highly sacred in Hinduism. In 2025, Ashada Masam as per the Kannada and Telugu calendars begins on June 26 and ends on July 24. Ashada Masam in Karnataka (K

Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing with it destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and widespread flooding. The storm struck near the border of the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, just east of Punta Maldonado, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 125 mph. The storm's impact began around 5 to 5:30 a.m. local time, with its intense conditions lingering through the morning hours. De

Central Ohio is bracing for potentially severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening, as a strong weather system is forecast to sweep through the region. Weather officials have issued an alert for the area, warning that storms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and possibly even an isolated tornado. Although the overall risk of flooding and tornadoes remains low, residents are advised to stay weather-aware as conditions are expected to evolve rapidly throughout the day.

Residents across Central Ohio are being urged to stay weather-aware on Monday as the region faces the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and early evening hours. These storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail, and even an isolated tornado in some areas, especially those located east of Interstate 71. The day is forecast to begin on a quiet note, with dry conditis in place through the early morning. However, a frontal system pushing t

In a startling cross-border espionage case, Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered how a Lahore-based businesswoman, Noshaba Shehzad, also known by her ISI codename ‘Madam N’, used her travel agency as a front to lure Indian social media influencers into spying for Pakistan. Shehzad, who owns Jaiyana Travel and Tourism in Lahore, facilitated travel and visa arrangements for Indian nationals under the guise of religious tourism and cultural exc

Social media was filled with admiration and emotion as the Telugu community celebrated Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao’s birth anniversary on May 28, marking the legendary actor and political leader’s contributions to Telugu culture and identity. While NTR Jayanti is typically a major occasion in Andhra Pradesh, this year’s spotlight included a noteworthy gesture from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, whose tribute drew widespread attention and praise. Revanth Redd

More than 59,000 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark on Wednesday night as powerful storms rolled across Central Texas, bringing damaging wind, hail, and intense lightning. According to Austin Energy's website, the outages began after 9:30 p.m. and affected numerous areas in the Austin metro due to broken tree limbs and storm-damaged electrical infrastructure. The energy provider reported no estimated timeline for power restoration, stating on its outage map, “We

A crash involving a commercial vehicle hauling an excavator has led to the temporary closure of a key exit ramp off Interstate 88 in Oak Brook, Illinois. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, when state police responded to a report of a vehicle accident on the I-88 westbound exit ramp leading to Illinois Route 83, also known as Kingery Highway. The crash has disrupted traffic near a busy commercial hub, causing delays and detours that are expected to last for several days.

The Miss World 2025 competition has reached its final stages, and the energy is electric in Telangana, India, where contestants from around the globe have gathered to showcase not just beauty, but purpose. Among the many impressive participants, Miss Wales Millie-Mae Adams and Miss Zambia Faith Bwalya have emerged as powerful voices, each making a lasting impression in the much-anticipated Head to Head Challenge. Millie-Mae Adams, representing Wales, is currently training to become

The state of Kerala is facing intense and widespread rainfall following the early arrival of the southwest monsoon on May 24, the earliest onset since 2009. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather warnings, including red, orange, and yellow alerts across various districts, as the state braces for continued heavy downpours, rising river levels, and possible landslides. On May 27, the IMD placed Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode under a red alert, forecastin

A routine flight from Delhi to Srinagar turned into a traumatic experience for over 200 passengers when IndiGo flight 6E2142 encountered severe midair turbulence caused by an unexpected hailstorm. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening as the aircraft flew into the path of the storm, which later battered the Delhi-NCR region with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail. As the Airbus navigated through the weather system, passengers, including children, began to scream and cry in dist

Residents in Dallas and across North Texas are being advised to stay alert as a round of potentially severe storms is expected to move through the region starting Friday afternoon and continuing through the weekend. While the tornado risk remains low, the forecast includes threats of large hail and damaging winds that could impact weekend plans. Warm and humid conditions have settled over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, creating the kind of unstable atmosphere ripe for storm development

The BJP has launched a sharp political attack on the Congress after senior party leader Union Minister P Chidambaram publicly raised doubts over the cohesion and future of the INDIA opposition bloc. His candid remarks, made during the launch of a book co-authored by Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Mrityunjay Singh Yadav, gave the ruling party fresh ammunition ahead of critical state elections and the looming 2029 general polls. At the event on Thursday, Chidambaram remarked

In a firm and historic statement from Punjab's Adampur Air Force Base, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will deliver a powerful and decisive response to any future terror attacks, sending a direct message to Pakistan and its sponsored terrorist groups. Addressing members of the armed forces early Tuesday morning, PM Modi reaffirmed a new national policy that commits India to immediate retaliation against terrorism with unmatched military force. This strong warnin

In a monumental moment for Indian cinema, global superstar Ram Charan has been honored with a life-size wax statue at Madame Tussauds London, and for the first time in the museum’s history apart from Queen Elizabeth II the statue includes his beloved pet dog, Rhyme. This historic unveiling marks a dual celebration of personal and professional legacy, placing Ram Charan in rare global company and once again highlighting the emotional power of human-animal bonds. The exclusive u