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Boulter loses to end British hopes in women's singles
Paris, May 30 (UNI) British number one Katie Boulter was unable to cause a shock against American seventh seed Madison Keys as the nation's involvement in the French Open women's singles came to an end. Boulter lost 6-1 6-3 to Australian Open champion Keys in the second round, with a lot of self-inflicted damage caused by nine double faults across her eight service games on Thursday. "If you don't have a great serving day against someone like that, you're always under pressure," said Boulter, who was broken five times. "I think almost every service game I hit a double-fault. Against someone of that calibre, you just can't afford to do that." Boulter's exit came a few hours after fellow Briton Sonay Kartal was also knocked out. Kartal, competing in her first French Open, struggled for consistency in a 6-1 6-4 loss to Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova, the BBC reported. The pair followed Emma Raducanu out of the clay-court Grand Slam tournament after she lost to reigning champion Iga Swiatek on Wednesday. All three players are provisionally ranked inside the world's top 50 as their tussle for the title of Britain's leading women's player continues in the grass-court season. Boulter is still out in front at 38th in the world, three places ahead of Raducanu and 18 spots clear of 56th-ranked Kartal. UNI BM
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- Politics
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Kumaraswamy blames Cong for flood, violence
Bengaluru, May 30 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a fierce attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, accusing it of turning Karnataka's coastal region into a 'political disaster' amid relentless floods and rising murders. Addressing the ongoing crisis caused by torrential rains that have battered the state, Kumaraswamy said, 'The floods may be nature's fury, but the murder spree is a political disaster fuelled by your party.' The former CM highlighted the severe disruption caused by the unrelenting rains, with homes, roads, and bridges collapsing and cities, towns, and villages waterlogged across the state, leaving people in tears and deep distress. 'Instead of acting responsibly and wiping the tears of the people, the Congress government seems desperate to bring blood and tears to their eyes,' Kumaraswamy said, condemning the administration's inadequate disaster preparedness and response. He criticised the Chief Minister for merely instructing ministers to visit flood-affected areas after lives were lost, likening it to 'bolting the door after the fort has been looted.' Kumaraswamy questioned the government's pre-monsoon preparations and its claim of people-centric governance. Kumaraswamy also accused the Congress of selective concern, pointing out its apparent indifference to the flood crisis while allegedly exploiting coastal murders for political gain. 'You have been in power for two years, blaming other parties, yet murders in the coastal region have not been curbed despite a particular community voting 100% for your party,' he said, accusing Siddaramaiah's administration of failing to protect people and instead spreading communal venom. 'You have turned a once peaceful garden of communities into a garden of venomous snakes,' Kumaraswamy said, urging the Chief Minister to immediately visit the flood-hit coastal areas and restore hope among the shattered people. UNI BDN PRS
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- Business
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Mumbai police to shortly have digital ID cards
Mumbai, May 30 (UNI) Mumbai police will shortly get digital ID cards after the state government has approved its chief's proposal to issue secure and technology-enabled ID cards to all officers and personnel in the city force, a top officer of the police said here on Friday. He said that in recent times, cases of fraud using counterfeit IDs, especially in the digital arrest scam, have seen a significant rise, and the issuance of digital IDs will curb crimes involving fake police IDs and address national security concerns. A budget of Rs 4 crore has been allotted for issuing digital smart identity cards for 51,308 sanctioned posts. This makes the Mumbai police the first government department in India to implement such an initiative for the entire staff. A government resolution to this effect was issued on Thursday. Given the sensitivity of the project, the home department has also permitted the police commissioner to follow a closed tender process for procurement. Currently, the Mumbai police personnel use printed ID cards, which can be easily duplicated using desktop publishing tools. UNI-AAA ARN
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2 hours ago
- Climate
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IMD sounds orange and yellow alerts for next five days in HP
Shimla, May 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh has been reeling under widespread pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorm activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of continued turbulent weather over the next five days. The department has sounded orange alerts in several districts and yellow alerts in most parts of the state, urging caution for both commuters and farmers. According to the weather bulletin issued on Friday morning, heavy pre-monsoon rainfall was recorded across various regions. The highest rainfall was recorded in Rajgarh (70 mm), followed by Ghaghas (47 mm), Jubberhatti (46.1 mm), and Kasauli (40 mm). Several other locations, including Baldwara, Dharampur, Neri, and Shimla received rainfall ranging from 27 mm to 37 mm. Thunderstorm activity was reported in Shimla, Jubberhatti, Kangra, Bhuntar, Palampur, and Sundernagar. Gusty winds touched 65 kmph in Bilaspur and over 60 kmph in Neri, with other stations including Bajaura and Kukumseri also reporting high wind speeds. A hailstorm was reported in Shimla. Temperature conditions reflected the impact of cloud cover and rainfall. Keylong recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4.0°C, while Una remained the hottest at 41.5°C. Several mid-hill stations reported a rise of 2–5°C in maximum temperatures, while higher altitudes stayed closer to normal or slightly below. The IMD forecasts 'fairly widespread to widespread' (FWS) rainfall and thunderstorm activity to continue for the next five days, driven by an active cyclonic circulation over Punjab and the presence of multiple western disturbances across North India. Lightning and gusty winds ranging from 40–60 kmph are expected at isolated places daily during this period. Farmers have been advised to delay irrigation and pesticide application during this spell, while commuters are urged to exercise caution due to potential landslides, slippery roads, and visibility issues. The IMD has also cautioned about possible disruptions in power and traffic due to gusty winds and fallen trees. The state is currently under the influence of strong cyclonic and western disturbance systems, setting the stage for the early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon. The monsoon is now expected to reach Himachal Pradesh between June 15 and 17 — nearly 10 days ahead of the usual schedule. Authorities have been placed on alert, especially in landslide-prone and low-lying areas, as Himachal braces for five more days of unstable weather. The public is encouraged to stay updated through official channels and follow safety advisories. UNI ML ARN
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2 hours ago
- Politics
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Shah to meet shelling-hit families, interact with BSF troops
Jammu, May 30 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day trip to the Jammu region, will meet affected families of cross-border firing and interact with the troops of Border Security Force on Friday in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Home Minister, who left from Jammu for Poonch in the morning, will be addressing civilians affected by Pakistani shelling at Dak Bungalow in Poonch and later meet BSF jawans at Khanetar- based unit headquarters. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is also accompanying the Union Minister. Shah will also visit damaged religious places, including Singh Sabha Gurdwara and hold a meeting with officers to assess the damage in the worst-hit district, official sources said. The Union Home Minister arrived here on Thursday evening and reached the Raj Bhawan wherein he chaired a security review meeting with the top brass of the Army, paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and administration. This is Shah's first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor. 'Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims,' Shah said in a post on X. He said, 'Instructed to ensure utmost vigilance and ensure the seamless completion of the sacred journey.' 'The Central government and J&K administration will leave no stone unturned to facilitate the pilgrims with all necessary facilities,' he said. Shah is also expected to distribute appointment letters among the next of kin of civilians killed in the shelling in Poonch. UNI VBH PRS
