August 2026

In June 2026, Washington began restoring 270 acres across two river islands; the project will reconnect the South Fork Skagit estuary to natural tides and hundreds more acres for endangered Chinook salmon

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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River (Photo by: WDFW) Heavy earth-moving equipment began work in June 2026 on a major coastal restoration project in Skagit County, Washington. The project will remove old sea defences and breach river levees across two islands in the South Fork Skagit River delta.The…

She spent 10 months restoring a 160-year-old house; now Lauren Iraeta is reconnecting former families with pieces of their history

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When Lauren Iraeta and her husband bought an old waterfront house, they expected to spend their weekends repairing timber and replacing outdated plumbing.Instead, after a 10-month renovation, the 44-year-old real estate agent became a historical investigator. She began researching the people who had lived in the house and reconnecting their descendants with forgotten family items…

‘He kept saying they will not even spare him’

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Shweta Singh Kirti recalls Sushant Singh Rajput’s state of mind after Disha Salian’s death. More than six years after Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti has reiterated her belief that the actor was murdered. Shweta claimed that multiple psychics had told her there was “foul play”…

CAG finds 98% shortfall in Green India Mission forest cover targets, red-flags multiple lapses

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The Comptroller and Auditor General raised concerns about the inadequacies within the Green India Mission program, noting that the goal of increasing forest cover was far from realized over a decade. The audit pointed to significant issues in planning and financial oversight, which severely undermined the mission’s objectives. Key vulnerable areas were neglected during afforestation,…

BCI reverses ban on NALSAR 2026 batch over CJI invite row

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The original order was issued after a campaign by the students against the participation of CJI Surya Kant in the convocation ceremony. NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Thursday modified its controversial circular that had effectively barred graduates of Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law’s 2026 batch from enrolling as advocates.In a fresh…

Scientists are recreating spider silk proteins to develop materials for drug delivery and tissue repair

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A spider web can look like a single delicate sheet of thread, but its construction is far more complicated. Different strands are made for different jobs, with some providing the strength needed to hold the web together and others stretching to trap prey. Orb-weaver spiders are particularly good examples of this division of labour. Their…

Record-low water levels are exposing the World War II wrecks near Serbia

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Wreckage of a WWII German warship, emerged from the Danube river. Image Credit: Darko Vojinovic/AP The Danube River has fallen to exceptionally low levels this summer, exposing the remains of Nazi-era warships that have spent more than eight decades beneath its waters near Prahovo, Serbia. The wrecks are part of a much larger graveyard of…

‘Hustling like a crazy person now seems scary’

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Picture Credit: Instagram Actress Rashmika Mandanna is currently recovering from a hip bone injury sustained while shooting her upcoming film, ‘Myasaa’. The actress is spending more time at home, using this period to rest and recover. Recently, the ‘Cocktail 2’ star shared a few pictures giving fans a look at how she is spending her…

Law minister’s delimitation push comes with Constitution jibe at Opp

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Meghwal on delimitation and opposition NEW DELHI: Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday said delimitation is a “constitutional mandate” and asserted that the exercise must be carried out after 2026, as provided under the Constitution.Speaking in ANI , Meghwal criticised the Opposition over its objections to delimitation, saying that while opposition leaders “carry…

Who is Yalda Moaiery? Iranian photojournalist sentenced to 15 years over images, reporting

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Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery, known for documenting protests and the lives of women in the country, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.Moaiery said the sentence was handed down by Iran’s Revolutionary Court under legislation introduced after the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in 2025. Iranian authorities say the law is intended to…

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, his final acquisition brought his gifted parkland to 201,018 acres, now part of a 209,644-acre park

An Ohio lawyer accidentally sent $550 to a stranger on Zelle; the payment mistake turned into a three-year court battle | World News

A 1914 Massachusetts mansion built after a high-society scandal is listed for $3.5 million; the 10,269-square-foot estate has 12 bedrooms, Italian gardens and a 39-foot ballroom

In 2019, a former US merchant mariner opened a Mississippi wildlife rescue after finding a baby raccoon on her ship; seven years later, 76 orphaned kits are learning to forage, swim and survive before release

FBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list | India News

Government deploys AI tool to scrutinise rural road project DPRs | India News

UNFPA report: Migrant workers cite livelihood insecurity, low wages, poverty and debt as reasons for moving out for better life | India News

‘Ramayana’ makers release a behind-the-scenes video of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram on his birthday, offering a look at his preparation and the film’s action training |

Guadalupe Mountains National Park: A Texas oil geologist first saw McKittrick Canyon in 1921, later bought the land for a private retreat; 38 years later he donated 4,942 acres and his home, helping create Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Omar Abdullah: If guns decide statehood, Pakistan will decide | India News

In June 2026, Washington began restoring 270 acres across two river islands; the project will reconnect the South Fork Skagit estuary to natural tides and hundreds more acres for endangered Chinook salmon

She spent 10 months restoring a 160-year-old house; now Lauren Iraeta is reconnecting former families with pieces of their history

‘He kept saying they will not even spare him’

CAG finds 98% shortfall in Green India Mission forest cover targets, red-flags multiple lapses

BCI reverses ban on NALSAR 2026 batch over CJI invite row

Scientists are recreating spider silk proteins to develop materials for drug delivery and tissue repair

Record-low water levels are exposing the World War II wrecks near Serbia

‘Hustling like a crazy person now seems scary’

Law minister’s delimitation push comes with Constitution jibe at Opp

Who is Yalda Moaiery? Iranian photojournalist sentenced to 15 years over images, reporting