The Lyrids are among the oldest recorded meteor showers, with historical observations dating back more than 2,500 years. The shower remains active from around 16 to 25 April each year, with peak activity typically centred on 22 April. Activity increases gradually, peaks briefly, then declines over several days. No equipment is required to view the…
PARIS: France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Vinay Rai, the fifth accused in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.Rai was arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh as the probe into the high-profile killing widened across…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (ANI Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into FIFA World Cup history by becoming only the second men’s footballer to feature in six editions of the tournament, joining long-time rival Lionel Messi in an exclusive club. However, the milestone came on a frustrating night as Portugal were held to…
Sussanne Khan remembered her late mother Zarine Khan on the occasion of Eid al-Adha with an emotional social media post. The designer shared a series of old photographs featuring precious moments with her mother and family members. Her heartfelt note quickly drew attention online.Sussanne used the special occasion to express how deeply she continues to…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has given Nora Fatehi a final opportunity to appear before it in person in connection with the controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar Teri. The commission has fixed April 27 as the next date of hearing. The commission has also directed Sanjay Dutt to appear before it on April…
Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant warns of more ‘political blasts’ after Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion (PTI) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Tuesday hinted at fresh defections from Shiv Sena (UBT), saying more political “explosions” were in the offing after six of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. He…
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Mariano Grossi confirms that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be inspected. The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signaled on Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran, despite Tehran’s denial…
NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday strongly pushed back against allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the United States, saying President Donald Trump remains a “big fan”of both India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Addressing the controversy during a media interaction in Delhi, Rubio dismissed suggestions of systemic hostility towards Indians in…
For decades, much of what the world knew about human genetics was built from datasets that scarcely reflected the diversity of South Asia. Yet one of the most significant pieces of the human story may have been hiding in plain sight. Across India’s mainland and island communities lies an extraordinary genetic record stretching back tens…