India’s wheat output for the 2025–26 crop year is expected to remain steady despite weather disruptions, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, even as an industry estimate suggested lower production. The ministry said that the crop is “stable and resilient despite localised damage” caused by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms. It described the season as “mixed…
Donald Trump (File photo) US president Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a stark warning to Iran as his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, saying “whole civilisation will die tonight”.“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday issued notices to the Union government and social media platform X on a petition filed by Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, challenging the blocking of the party’s X account.The petition was filed after the CJP’s X handle that had turned into a viral online phenomenon was…
Originally designed to be a groundbreaking canal project, this site succumbed to a fate of pollution as industrial and municipal waste accumulated over decades. The catastrophic rainfall in 1976 triggered the release of these harmful chemicals into nearby homes, displacing numerous families. This incident catalyzed the formation of the Superfund program, dedicated to remedying toxic…
Popular mimicry artist Sharath Unnithan, known as ‘Gunda Binu’ online, has passed away suddenly in the United States. Unnithan, who gained a massive following for his comedic short videos and distinctive character, previously performed with renowned mimicry troupes. Actress Sneha Sreekumar confirmed the tragic news, leaving fans in shock and mourning his untimely demise. TRIGGER…
In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote island off the coast of north Wales for £95,000. At the time, the island had just one house, which Grylls described as a “complete wreck”. He and his friends then spent four years rebuilding the property, turning the isolated place into a family retreat.The island is about six…
In a major bid to deepen ties with Ottawa amid growing trade tensions with Washington, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday invited Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.She proposed a new partnership spanning trade, defence, technology, energy and critical minerals.“I invite Canada to be the first associate member of…
The former EastEnders star shared the emotional impact of rushing her daughter Joanie to hospital after a serious school accident.Image credit (Natalie Cassidy) Natalie Cassidy has opened up about a deeply distressing experience involving her nine-year-old daughter’s emergency hospitalisation. The ‘EastEnders’ star, best known for her role as trumpet-playing drama-magnet Sonia Fowler, revealed she rushed…
The Rajasthan Agriculture Supervisor Result 2026 is likely to be released soon by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to access the result online and check whether they have qualified for the document verification stage. The recruitment process is being conducted to appoint 1,100 Agriculture Supervisors across…
Mark Wood of England bowls during Day two of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 19, 2024 in Nottingham, England. England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, ending an 11-year career after a long battle with injuries.The 36-year-old played 38…
