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The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.
In Episode 3 of The Scopes Gaganyaan Indias Leap, we explore the Crew Escape System the last line of defence for Indias astronauts during launch. From how its powerful motors can pull the crew module away from a failing rocket, to the forces astronauts can experience, discover why Gaganyaan uses a puller design, how machines can detect an emergency in milliseconds, and how ISRO has already tested the system in flight. We also look at the remarkable history of launch escape systems including the
It is expected that Apple may launch their first foldable smartphone in Q3 2026.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026
The insurers were warned for their failure to remain within the prescribed EoM limits
Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question
The exam will be held in two sessionsfrom 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.in CBT mode, there will be no negative marking
IMD predicts some isolated showers in parts of State in the days ahead of Onam; towards the end of August, southern Keralam is likely to witness a couple of intense spells
Keralam Electricity Minister says government will explore keeping the Idukki dam open to the public year-round
Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view
Researchers have for years been trying to apply mRNA treatments against cancer, but this was the first time such a drug showed positive results in a large, late-stage clinical trial
When the manufacturers and exporters were yet to come to term with abnormal increases in cost, the price of yarn has once again shot up by 10% in the last three weeks, say sources in the industry
The study is among the first to examine the brain's superficial white matter in a community-based population from a low- and middle-income country
The 6th National Co-ordination Meeting has appreciated the States AI and Machine Learning-based system that helped in revenue detection of 743.43 crore in six months, says Chief Commissioner of State Tax Babu
Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium is home to 83 species of marine organisms and has grown into a popular centre for marine research, education, and conservation
Govt. should order a CBI probe into the 'DSC irregularities, particularly the sports quota', and YSRCP is equally prepared for a CBI inquiry into the Group-I irregularities being cited against the previous govt., says Srikanth Reddy
As crime evolves beyond traditional offences to include cybercrime, narcotics, organised networks and technology-driven offences, policing is also adapting to a generation shaped by social media and digital technology. In an interview with The Hindu, Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand discusses preparing the force for the next decade, balancing technology with traditional policing and anticipating emerging threats
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the Centre's non-compliance with a Madhya Pradesh High Court direction to confer the award on former police officer Vivek Singh Chouhan
Poco M8x 5G ships with a 7,900 mAh battery, supported by a 45W charger in the box
On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township
A statement issued by Keralam CMO says Vijay informed Satheesan during a that TN govt will consider exempting Keralam from the restrictions
Weather report forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh on August 21
The deportees included Temporary Protected Status holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences, said Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, director general of Haiti's National Office of Migration
Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh
Over the course of April 2000 to March 2026, Mauritius accounted for $186 billion of FDI, which is nearly a quarter of the total FDI that entered the country during that period.
In total, 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest single-day rescue operation. But at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, a long road to recovery lay ahead
Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling Americans and not doing enough to curtail abuse
With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout these watchwords, anyone could understand them, and so everyone did.
The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer
Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to individuals. But at the heart of this lies an old, constant problem the data used to build these tools lack diversity. South Asian scientists now want to build their own tools
Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?
Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly established. But a first operation performed without sarcoma-specific planning can make subsequent treatment more extensive
Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models
The levy applies to Meta, Alphabets Google, TikTok and Microsofts LinkedIn, covering companies with a significant social media or search service in Australia, and local advertising revenue exceeding A$250 million ($178 million)
Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also anti-national
Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are rejigging business models, increasingly tying fees to performance outcomes instead of hours worked
Punjabs new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law

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