Flash floods wreak havoc in Arunachal Flash floods tore through Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district after days of relentless rain, leaving a trail of destruction. Homes were damaged, while roads and bridges were washed away. At least one person is reported dead and four others are missing. As floodwaters engulfed the Poosa area, the state…
In 1995, Yellowstone National Park became the centre of a conservation experiment that would later be celebrated across the world. Fourteen grey wolves were reintroduced after an absence of nearly 70 years, with many ecologists crediting their return for triggering a remarkable ecological recovery. The story became a textbook example of a “trophic cascade”, where…
Raghav Chadha demands Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation in video row NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP in Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha has demanded the resignation of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over a purported video which created political uproar for hurting sentiments of the Sikh, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of…
If you grew up in an Indian household, chances are hair oiling wasn’t optional. Someone in the family was always chasing you around with a bottle of warm coconut oil. Sunday afternoons meant a long champi session, followed by tightly braided hair and strict instructions not to wash it off too soon. Back then, it…
Before making a choice, be informed of the tax slabs and also how the math to deciding the correct tax regime works: (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Before filing your income tax return for FY 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), it’s important to know which tax regime will result in lower tax outgo – new…
Government backs MEA’s ‘Passport never been proof of citizenship’ statement. Credit: ANI The central government on Thursday issued a clarification asserting that an Indian passport has “never been treated as conclusive proof of citizenship”, stressing that the position is neither new nor recently adopted.This comes a day after the ministry of external affairs (MEA), during…
As concerns mount among graduates about AI replacing job roles, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sought to reassure Stanford’s Class of 2026 during his recent commencement speech. Pichai acknowledged the uncertainty that many young professionals feel as automation reshaping industries, but he also emphasised that not every decision or moment in life is ‘make or break’….
Supreme Court, Ram Mandir (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain an oral request for the urgent listing of a petition seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged financial irregularities in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya.The court asked the petitioner’s counsel to mention the matter on June…
LeBron James. Image via: Adam Pantozzi/ NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James has one decision left to make, and it is the one that determines everything else about the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer. With Austin Reaves now locked into a four-year max extension, the front office has solved its easier problem. James, an unrestricted free…
Planning to buy a home or invest in real estate? Understanding how the property market is moving can help in making a more informed decision. The latest housing data presents a mixed but telling picture of the country’s residential landscape. While some cities have recorded double-digit growth in property prices over the past year, others…