The UK government is considering granting enforcement officers of the Environment Agency (EA) police-style powers to strengthen the crackdown on waste crime, including fly-tipping and illegal dumping, ministers announced ahead of the upcoming Waste Crime Action Plan.Under the proposals, EA officials could be authorised to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest suspects…
Today exudes a palpable tension, encouraging us to take a step back and seek supportive connections. Choose your words carefully in your personal interactions; even the smallest comment could spark conflict. Students may find their focus challenged, while those traveling for business could encounter frustrating outcomes. It’s wise to exercise caution with finances, as unforeseen…
The AIIMS-Delhi is studying links between exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter 2.5, and the risk of developing lung cancer. The AIRCARE study, which the institution claimed is the first of its kind, is being led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, AIIMS. Dr Shankar said that as air pollution continues…
The Stripe-owned wallet infrastructure provider has integrated Deframe’s DeFi aggregation API, the latest in a string of yield-focused moves. Privy, the embedded wallet infrastructure provider acquired by Stripe last year, has integrated Deframe, a DeFi aggregation API built by the team behind Pods Finance, to enable developers to offer yield strategies directly within their applications….
My final genre-centered dispatch of SXSW 2026 features three films that take place mostly at single settings, using storytelling devices made famous by everything from J-Horror to “Black Mirror.” They’re a mixed bag of quality, three films that have undeniably interesting premises but vary in how they follow through on those premises. Once again, filmmakers…
SRINAGAR: Kargil local authorities have urged the Centre to start civilian flights, saying connectivity remains severely affected in winter when surface routes close.Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council -Kargil (LAHDC) chief executive councillor (CEC) Mohd Jaffar Akhoon and Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa raised the demand in a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah in New…
As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, helmed by Aditya Dhar, continues to perform strongly at the box office, actress Ayesha Khan took a moment to look back on her journey with the franchise. Ayesha got a lot of love for her track ‘Shararat’ from ‘Dhurandhar’ which featured her alongside Krystle D’souza. Now just as the second part…
India’s space programme has built a reputation for precision, efficiency, and steady progress over the decades. From launching satellites for other countries to expanding its own navigation and communication systems, the country has become a major player in global space activity. Yet, space missions do not always end cleanly. Some leave behind remnants that continue…
Rakesh Bedi, who has been a part of the film industry since the late 1970s and known for iconic shows like ‘Srimaan Srimati’ and movies like ‘Chashme Buddoor’ among many others, has found a fresh wave of appreciation for his role as Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and now the sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’….
Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district will resume this year after remaining suspended for six years, officials said, according to PTI.District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai said preparations have been initiated following directions from the Union government for the trade session, which typically runs between June and September. The…