A rain alert has been issued for several districts today. Intense rainfall is expected from June 26, bringing relief from the heat.

Prayagraj: A 63-year-old farmer identified as Prem Chandra Yadav was allegedly thrashed to death by his neighbours at Raghvapur village under the limi.

The intention of the JCB Prize for Literature hardly matters when its activities, in these past tears, became the reason for collective anger.