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Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after US strikes: State mediaUS strikes on two reservoirs in Sirik, Iran, have left 20,000 residents without drinking water amid extreme heat. The attacks, in retaliati...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Iran's Guards attack US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain after US strikes on IranIran's Revolutionary Guards launched drone attacks on the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. This action followed U.S. strikes on southern Iran. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?'Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Be...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in FloridaCuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached F...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore CubaNational Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Anand Mahindra fascinated by this Indian city where people can drink water straight from tap; explains why they don't need RO purifiers or bottled waterAnand Mahindra Puri water story: Puri, a coastal city in India, now offers tap water safe for direct consumption. This achievement stems fr...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefireTensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by strikin...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'He who digs a grave for his enemy might as well be digging one for...' - thought-provoking life lessons on why revenge can backfire on you and how to handle conflict in a smart wayAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying warns that seeking revenge against an enemy can lead to self-destruction, as actions intended...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This inc...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
A giant lake vanished for 130 years, then returned and flooded 120,000 acres overnightA massive lake in California, Tulare Lake, vanished over a century ago. Recent extreme storms brought it back, submerging farmland. This ev...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST