Heatwaves to take over Karnataka for 14 days starting April 2: IMD issues warning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a hot summer season spanning from April to June, anticipating above-normal temperatures in various parts of the country.
According to the IMD forecast, Karnataka is set to experience heatwaves for a span of 14 days starting from April 2. The impact is expected to be felt across several districts, including those in the North Interior region, as well as Chitradurga, Gadag, Davangere, Tumkur, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Bengaluru City, Bengaluru Rural, and Chamarajanagar in the South Interior region.
During heatwaves, vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and dehydration. Additionally, the elevated temperatures could strain infrastructure such as power grids and transportation systems.
In response to the forecast, the IMD has advised authorities to take proactive measures to address these challenges. Recommendations include establishing cooling centers, issuing heat advisories to the public, and implementing strategies to mitigate the urban heat island effect in affected areas.
Furthermore, the IMD predicts a rise in both normal maximum and minimum temperatures during the month of April. While the North Interior region is expected to receive above-normal rainfall, the South Interior region, Malenadu, and Coastal districts are anticipated to experience below-normal rainfall during this period.
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HC orders preservation of Sunjay Kapur's assets on plea by Karisma Kapoors' children
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed preservation of the assets of late Sunjay Kapur, ruling that all "suspicious circumstances" raised by the industrialist's children from his marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor have to be completely removed by his third wife, Priya Kapur, before the acceptance of his purported last will.
Justice Jyoti Singh passed the interim order on an application filed by Karisma Kapoor's children to restrain Priya Kapur from alienating their father's assets, reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore.
The interim application was filed in a suit by the children, challenging their late father's purported will of his assets.
"Having heard and on examination of the material on record, I have the considered view that all legitimate suspicious circumstances raised by the plaintiffs will have to be completely removed by defendant number one (Priya Kapur) before the document is accepted as the last will," the judge said.
"Plaintiffs have made out a prima-facie case that the assets which are subject matter need to be protected, preserved, pending disposal of the suit," she added.
Justice Singh ordered that the equity shareholdings in the three Indian companies of the deceased cannot be changed and also restrained the disposal of his personal effects, including artwork.
The court said if the assets are not preserved and Priya Kapur ultimately fails to prove the validity and genuineness of the will, the deceased's children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor -- his second wife -- and his mother Rani Kapur would be deprived of their legitimate shares.
"I have restrained from alienating, transferring, pledging, liquidating or in any other manner changing the equity shareholdings in the three Indian companies. I have restrained from withdrawing the PF amount. I have restrained from withdrawing monies from the three accounts except to the extent of discharging liabilities towards the children," the judge said.
The court clarified that it has not passed the order with respect to immovable foreign assets.
A detailed copy of the verdict is awaited.
Sunjay Kapur died on June 12, 2025, after collapsing during a polo match in England. He had reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.
