Heavy rain in Mumbai

Several parts of Mumbai experienced heavy rains on Friday with the weather department forecast heavy rain till June 29.  Virar, Juhu, Mulund were among the areas that recorded heavy rains.

Private forecaster Skymet has predicted few heavy spells till June 30.

The 15-day wait for monsoon in the city — the normal date of arrival is June 10 — is the longest since 2009, when onset happened on June 27. Last year, monsoon arrived on June 9.

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM Modi

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L), Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro (C), Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R), Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd L) and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa pose for a picture during the BRICS summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity which not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability.

Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka, Mr. Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

“Terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity. It not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability,” he said.

Sanders, centrist Democrats dispute party’s future

Former Vice President Joe Biden greets supporters at the conclusion of the second night of the first Democratic presidential candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Fiery liberal Bernie Sanders slapped back at his party’s centrist candidates on Thursday night in a raucous presidential debate that underscored deep ideological divisions that are starting to shape the party’s winding search for a nominee to take on President Donald Trump.

The Vermont senator, a self-described democratic socialist, admitted that his plans for universal health care and free college would require a tax increase on America’s middle class. But he insisted that fundamental change is needed to address growing inequality across America. His critics warned that such an approach would leave the party open to attacks from Republicans who call them socialists.

“We think it is time for change, real change,” Mr. Sanders declared.

(With inputs from agencies, correspondents)