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Unchecked industrial waste pileup has affected at least three villages in Uttar Pradesh, where yellow-coloured groundwater and patches of yellow-green topsoil indicators of chromium contamination have been reported in several areas

Rising seas, maximum cities, spiralling poverty and risky livelihoods, 120 million forcibly displaced people, children who make perilous journeys to reach schools all these conditions are colliding to make death by drowning a haunting and increasingly frequent occurrence

The incident occurred on Friday around 1.48 p.m. in Gautam Nagar, Modern Bakery Junction, Aarey Colony, Goregaon (East).

Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would target oil-shipping routes out of the Persian Gulf - alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz - if neighbours join what he described as the economic war against Iran; those neighbours would be considered enemies and we will target their interests, he said.

On the third day of the Statewide inspection campaign, drivers found to lack working knowledge of practical Marathi were sent a notice and asked to learn Marathi within a period of one month

A helicopter and coast guard boats were then dispatched to the area in search of more survivors, according to mediaperson at the scene

Resuming at 165-8 in reply to the visitors' 64 all out, the hosts added 45 more to the total, with all-rounder Green top-scoring. Steve Smith chipped in with 42 and Nathan Lyon was not out 32.

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo

Indias emerging agrivoltaics model enables farmers to grow crops beneath solar panels, offering a way to generate electricity while diversifying income. Vanita Bhatnagar speaks to farmers and agri-researchers to find out how high upfront costs, financing constraints, and uneven policy support are preventing more farmers from taking up projects beyond the pilots

Chief Minister Yadav directed the Panna and Chhatarpur district administrations to ensure that officials visit every household in the affected villages to understand the actual situation and problems of the families

Negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down on August 21 in Washington, putting into force new 50% U.S. tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5% of Canadian exports to the United States

Other key members of the reservation reform movement distanced themselves from the meeting, adding that the movement is very much on, and it will continue until the government speak to representatives directly

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sharp spike also attributed to weather changes

The suspected contraband was bought from Odisha for sale among migrant worker, say police

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

Nancy Kassebaum Baker was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and served three terms

J.P. Irene Cynthia, Managing Director, Kamarajar Port Limited

The civic bodys plans under the Urban Challenge Fund follow a financing model of 25% Central assistance, 25% State or Urban Local Body share, and 50% market-based financing or PPP models

The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha

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.

The contest will begin and conclude at the Maharajas College ground. The Kochi Corporation will host the event organised by Soles of Cochin and supported by the Kochi City police

Participating in a demonstration in Chennai, CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam asks why the services of Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar have been extended despite being appointed by the EC and not the T.N. government

Addressing a gathering, Pramod Sawant advises young people entering politics not to work for positions but for resolving peoples problems

Abinayareigns supreme in the womens 100m with a National under-20 record in the $75,000 World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet

Poor restoration of roads dug up for pipeline works forces motorists, cyclists to manoeuvre around rough surfaces