PMO reviews El Nino impact, urges ministries to work with states on preparedness measures

PMO reviews El Nino impact, urges ministries to work with states on preparedness measures

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Dr PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Tuesday said that the overall El Nino situation should be continuously monitored and the impact of the monsoon/delayed monsoon on vulnerable districts must be assessed in coordination with states so that remedial action can be taken up when necessary.

Inspired by Atmanirbhar Bharat, Burhanpur woman launches Banana chips startup

July 7, 2026 10:47 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), July 7 (IANS) A 24-year-old entrepreneur from Borsar village in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district has become an inspiration for rural youth after leaving a corporate career to establish a banana chips startup in her hometown.

Tom Holland shares why ‘The Odyssey’ felt like 're-enactment' to him

July 7, 2026 11:09 PM

Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tom Holland has shared that he felt like he was in the midst of a "re-enactment" while shooting the recently released epic film ‘The Odyssey’.

3rd T20I: Prince, Harshit claim two each as Salt's fifty helps England post 201/7

July 8, 2026 12:29 AM

Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) Prince Yadav and Harshit Rana claimed two wickets each, but England rode on a 43-ball 70 by opener Phil Salt and some late hitting by Sam Curran (41*) to post a challenging 201/7 in 20 overs in the crucial third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.

  • FIFA WC: Epic comeback sees Argentina beat Egypt 3-2, reach quarters

    July 8, 2026 12:00 AM

    Atlanta, July 7 (IANS) Lionel Messi assisted and scored a goal while Enzo Fernández struck the winner in stoppage time as defending champions Argentina produced a comeback for the ages for a sensational 3-2 win over Egypt and sealed a place in the quarterfinals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Tuesday.

  • La Liga faces fixture reshuffle as World Cup reaches decisive stage

    July 7, 2026 11:12 PM

    Madrid, July 7 (IANS) Spain's victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16 has increased the likelihood that several opening-weekend matches in the upcoming 2026-27 season of La Liga will be postponed.