Face the Nation: Tillis, Tyab, Russel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 150th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), lauding it as a symbol of scientific progress. He highlighted the launch of ‘Mission Mausam’ to make India climate-smart, and emphasized advancements in IMD’s infrastructure and technology.

An LPG tanker collision with a truck near Jaipur left nearly 30 people with severe burns. A nearby farming family provided refuge and, using a ladder, helped the victims over a wall to reach Kandoi Hospital. The hospital staff administered first aid and swiftly transported the victims to SMS Hospital via ambulance.

The BJP’s resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections has re-established Prime Minister Modi’s political dominance. This win, following close on the heels of their Haryana victory, empowers the BJP to aggressively pursue its core agenda, including the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code and the ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy.

Christian Slater reflected on how his life has changed since the height of his fame in the 1990s. The 55-year-old actor became one of the era’s biggest A-listers after starring in a slew of hit movies. At the same time, Slater was battling drug and alcohol addiction, which led to a series of legal troubles…

Australia’s Tahlia McGrath lamented her team’s below-par performance and praised South Africa’s exceptional play in the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals. Australia’s 134-5 was overshadowed by South Africa’s 135-2, highlighted by Anneke Bosch’s unbeaten 74. McGrath acknowledged positives amid team transitions post-retirement of key players.