IMD issues warning about severe cyclonic storm 'Mekunu'

"The members of the house have strengthened the traditions of the House, and always increased the prestige of the house. I thank everyone for putting their trust in me. I give you my confidence that I will always work to carry out my duties in an impartial, fair manner," Birla said on Thursday.

There are poems that live in books, and there are poems that live in the bloodstream. For me, one such poem has always been the searing nazm by Sahir Ludhianvi -- a poem that arrives like a mirror held up to civilisation.

A bomb threat mail, which was sent to the Meteorological Department Hyderabad on early Friday morning, claiming the implantation of 14 RDX Bombs at the Hyderabad IMD office, turned out to be a hoax.

The IMD staff immediately alerted the police, who swung into action. The employees were evacuated to a safe location, and the police, along with the bomb squad, conducted a thorough search of the premises, checking every room.

"I congratulate everyone. They are very close to me. They have all done a lot of work for the party and the alliance. As a partner of the alliance, we will work together to fulfil the dreams of PM Modi," Paswan said.

Speaking at a public rally in Thanjavur, Vijay referred to the controversy surrounding the release of his film Jananayagan, thanking Stalin for voicing support for the movie and noting the widespread backing it received from the public.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed confidence that he will be given his due and does not need to make efforts or go against the party for it.

He also remembered his father, the former Assam CM, Tarun Gogoi and said, "I am thankful to my late father Tarun Gogoi who taught me what it means to be an Assamese and a Congressman."

Most parts of India will continue to experience a surge in temperatures in the coming days of the week, with 4-6°C above normal over many parts of Northwest India and 2-4°C above normal over Central India.

According to temple authorities, the eclipse will commence at 3:21 PM and continue until 6:47 PM. As per established religious customs followed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the temple will be closed from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.