Forecasts for the tropical Pacific have shifted noticeably over the past month, with climate scientists now placing greater confidence in the arrival of a particularly powerful El Niño later this year. While these events are part of a natural climate cycle, their effects rarely stay confined to the Pacific Ocean. Changes in ocean temperatures can…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh a nearly 20-year-old photograph (IANS Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the final day of his Australia trip, where he highlighted the strong sporting ties between the two countries. During the visit,…
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh, on June 25, has directed a private hostel in Greater Noida to refund Rs 30,000 to an engineering student, along with interest, compensation and litigation costs, after finding that the hostel failed to provide the basic facilities it had promised him.What was the issueThe complainant, Aryan…
The Hollywood legend’s unforgettable line from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly continues to resonate decades after its release.Image credit (Instagram) Clint Eastwood turned 96 on May 31, 2026, and the world is still not sure whether to call it a farewell or an intermission. For six decades, he has been one of the…
UK plans plain vape packaging to reduce youth vaping. The UK government has unveiled plans to ban colourful vape packaging, child-friendly branding and flavour names inspired by sweets and cocktails as part of a wider effort to curb vaping among children and teenagers, BBC reportsThe proposals form part of a 12-week public consultation launched under…
India’s new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has come under increasing scrutiny after suffering defeats in his first two series in charge. Appointed skipper ahead of the tours of Ireland and England, Iyer is still searching for his first victory as captain, with India’s back-to-back series losses raising questions over his tactics and on-field decision-making.Former India…
Most new dinosaur species are announced after researchers uncover multiple bones or even an entire skeleton. The discovery of Uragasaurus kalasinensis proves that this is not always necessary. Scientists have identified the giant long-necked dinosaur from a single, exceptionally well-preserved vertebra found in northeastern Thailand. Despite the limited fossil material, the bone preserved a unique…
AIBE 21 final answer key 2026 The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 final answer key 2026 on its official website, allindiabarexamination.com, today, July 10. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the final answer key in PDF format.The final answer key has been released…
No relief for Rajpal Yadav, the actor sentenced to three months jail in Rs 9 crore debt case (Image Credits IMDb) Actor Rajpal Yadav has been sentenced by the Delhi High Court to three months’ imprisonment in each of the seven cheque bounce cases arising from a Rs 9 crore debt dispute. As per the…
At least 15 people were killed in landslides in the Philippines as Typhoon Bavi moved closer to Taiwan on Friday, prompting large-scale evacuations, transport disruptions and emergency preparations across the region.The storm, described by Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) as the largest typhoon to affect the island in more than three decades, is expected to…
