7 regions officially declared in drought across England/Image: Getty Images Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supplies, rivers and the wider environment.The Environment Agency announced that seven areas are now officially in drought: East Anglia, Hertfordshire and…
The government says no fault has been found in the Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch, while the crash investigation continues.Parliament has cleared a Bill extending legal protection to Vande Mataram, making insults punishable on par with the national anthem.Rahul Gandhi used a Parliament debate on the anti-paper leak Bill to back student protests…
Filing your ITR needs to be a careful process to avoid triggering any unwanted scrutiny. It’s the last week of July and like every year the income tax return filing deadline is nearing. For salaried taxpayers July 31, 2026 is the last date on which they can file their ITR within the due date.Taxpayers who…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has continued his dream start to international cricket, making a stunning 230-place leap in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after starring in India’s 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe.The 15-year-old’s meteoric rise headlines the latest rankings update, while Ishan Kishan tightened his grip…
Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soilshade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more moisture, offering a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Oviedo, Florida, has created a simple tool to help farmers save water during dry weather. Naboshree Santra, a sixth grader at Jackson Heights Middle School, made special soilshade balls…
This one has a bit of a reputation, and honestly, it’s earned it. On the surface, it looks harmless enough, bamboo-like stems, clusters of small white flowers. Underground, though, it’s a different story. Its roots are relentless, strong enough to push through concrete, tarmac, and even building foundations if there’s a gap to exploit. And…
The month of Sawan 2026 will begin on July 30, marking the start of one of the most sacred months for devotees of Lord Shiva. Sawan is also called Shravan, and it signifies spiritual discipline, purity, emotional control, fasting and prayer. On Mondays of Sawan, the worship of Shiva is very powerful. Many devotees keep…
The personal lives of actor Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife Aarti continue to be a hot topic of discussion. Just when the maintenance case became a major talking point online, producer Sujatha Vijayakumar’s latest Instagram Stories added a new twist to the conversation. Though she did not mention anyone by name, her posts quickly…
File Pic: RCB players celebrate with IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has cemented its status as the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first cricket team in history to breach the US$300 million brand value mark.According to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Brand Valuation…
China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation “Artificial Sun” programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its kind ever built for a…
