Sophia Johnson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Sophia Johnson

Delhi Wakes to Thunder, Rain and Waterlogged Streets as IMD Warns of More Showers Ahead

Sudden downpour catches commuters off guard, IMD expects unstable weather till August 5 It started with a drizzle at dawn, but by mid-morning, parts of Delhi looked like someone had turned the taps on full blast. Roads flooded, traffic stalled, and the skies stayed heavy as rain pelted the National Capital Region for the second day in a row. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of thunderstorms — and…

Indian Markets Signal Flat Open as Global Trade Tensions Cloud Outlook

Traders eye muted start amid US tariff noise, mixed Asian cues, and cautious bets on earnings Indian equity indices are likely to tread water on Wednesday after a choppy global session left investors jittery over trade friction, interest rate outlooks, and near-term corporate earnings. Gift Nifty’s slim discount to Nifty futures hints at a subdued open, though bottom-fishing may kick in later in the day if sentiment steadies. Tuesday’s closing…

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2 Pakistani Terrorists Killed in Poonch Infiltration Bid as Army Tightens Grip on LoC

Days after key Pahalgam mastermind eliminated in Srinagar, another clash erupts near Deghwar as India steps up anti-terror ops Indian security forces shot dead two Pakistani terrorists early Wednesday as they attempted to infiltrate through the Line of Control in the Deghwar sector of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. It’s the second major gun battle this week — and it signals something big: India’s counter-terror operation tempo is clearly accelerating. The…

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Braves Add Carlos Carrasco as Injuries Mount: A Veteran Arm Amid a Patchwork Rotation

The Braves are turning to experience over promise, banking on Carlos Carrasco to bring some much-needed steadiness to an injury-battered pitching staff. Atlanta picked up the 38-year-old right-hander from the Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash. It wasn’t a blockbuster. But given the state of their rotation, it might end up being one of those unglamorous moves that makes a difference in September. Another Arm in the Emergency Room…

Heavy Rain Brings Delhi to a Standstill as IMD Issues Red Alert

Waterlogging, thunderclaps, traffic chaos — the capital wakes up soaked and stalled Delhi woke up drenched on Tuesday. And not just from a mild monsoon drizzle. By 9 a.m., it was clear the city wasn’t just getting a summer rinse—it was in for a full-blown deluge. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a RED alert for the capital, warning of intense to “very intense” spells of rainfall across several zones.…

Pilgrim’s to Spend $400 Million on Georgia Chicken Plant as Protein Demand Soars

New facility in LaFayette aims to supercharge Just Bare and Pilgrim’s brand production, creating 630 jobs and betting big on America’s growing appetite for chicken Chicken might not be flashy, but it’s bringing in serious money. And now Pilgrim’s is doubling down. The meat processing giant will pump $400 million into a new poultry facility in northwest Georgia—its biggest investment in U.S. prepared foods to date. Set in the small…

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Trump Clinches $1.35 Trillion Trade Pact With EU, Avoids Tariff Blowup

Historic 15% tariff deal reshapes transatlantic trade, locks in energy and investment windfalls It could’ve turned ugly. With only days to spare before a 30% tariff wall was set to slam into European exports, Washington and Brussels pulled off a massive, face-saving compromise — one with real teeth. The new deal? A flat 15% tariff, $750 billion in EU energy purchases, and $600 billion in investment commitments flowing into the…

Modi Pays Tribute to Chola Legacy With Statues, Coin Launch at Gangaikonda Cholapuram

In Ariyalur’s historic heartland, PM invokes Tamil pride and imperial grandeur as he honors Rajendra Chola’s birth anniversary A warm breeze swept across Gangaikonda Cholapuram on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took center stage at a site steeped in thousand-year-old history. The ancient Tamil capital, once the pride of the Chola empire, buzzed with anticipation and pride as the PM marked the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola with solemn…

Realme 15 Pro 5G vs Vivo V50 5G: Mid-Range Rivals Battle It Out Around ₹35,000

Two sleek smartphones. One tough choice. Here’s how they stack up—specs, features, and the fine details. The mid-range smartphone segment just got a bit more crowded—and a whole lot more interesting. Realme’s new 15 Pro 5G is hitting Indian shelves today, and it’s walking right into the territory of Vivo’s V50 5G. Both promise big cameras, slick designs, and 5G firepower—all at around ₹35,000. But which one’s actually worth your…

Thai F-16s Strike Cambodian Military Bases as Border Conflict Spirals

Missiles, diplomacy, and a decades-old dispute boil over in sudden daylight violence A haze of smoke hung over the Thai-Cambodian border Thursday morning as six Royal Thai Air Force F-16s screamed across the sky. One dropped live munitions inside Cambodia. A Cambodian army unit had just launched rockets into Thai territory — and Thailand wasn’t going to let that go unanswered. By noon, fighting was reported in six different locations.…