Heavy rain lashes several parts of Odisha; red alert issued for three districtsA low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall across Odisha. Weather officials issued a red alert for three distri...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
‘As far away as possible’: Why Norway’s new King Haakon once fled royal life for CaliforniaNorway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
US to send new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran war drags onThe USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is expected to deploy to the Middle East in coming weeks, replacing the USS George Washington after...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Weather today, August 27: Will monsoon intensify in UP, Bihar? Check state-wise forecastThe India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several parts of India f...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
In 1947, Project Cirrus scientists dropped 80 pounds of dry ice into a hurricane for weather manipulation. The storm suddenly turned and hit Georgia, causing $2 million lossA little-known experiment in 1947 saw scientists test an unusual idea by releasing dry ice into a hurricane over the Atlantic. The project ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Four dams built on the Klamath River between 1918 and 1966 made power, not water storage; in 2024, the last came down, reopening 420 miles of salmon habitatIn a groundbreaking initiative, four dams on the Klamath River spanning California and Oregon have been dismantled after a century of exist...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Dolly Parton died, next Atlantic storm could share her name. Here’s whyThe next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following established naming procedures. Forecasters are monitoring a system off Afri...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
In 1997, Simon Fraser University used 10,000-year-old pollen to reconstruct British Columbia's warmer past. 29 years later, his evidence still warns forests could lose alpine meadows as trees climb 100 metres higherAncient pollen data reveals past climate shifts and their forest impacts. Warmer periods brought more Douglas fir and alder after fires. Fu...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
80 years ago, Bermuda Triangle conspiracy was fuelled due to Flight 19's disappearance. Pilots vanished, fuel began running out and even the rescue plane never returnedEighty years ago, five US Navy aircraft disappeared during a routine training mission off Florida, and a rescue plane sent to find them van...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Weather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may get light rain; IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Uttarakhand, Odisha, TelanganaWeather today (August 24): Delhi-NCR may see light rain and thunderstorms on August 24, while the IMD has warned of heavier rainfall in Utt...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Fresh low-pressure system to bring more rain in EastA fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more rain to south West Bengal from Monday, with scattered showers li...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
NYC weather takes a turn: What New Yorkers can expect this weekTorrential downpours and travel headaches will slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today. Ground already soaked could quickly take on more ...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to visit UK from August 24-28: FOBeginning Monday, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will head to the United Kingdom for a five-day tour aimed at addressing pressi...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
CISF jawan dies of gunshot wound at nuclear plant in Rajasthan; suicide suspectedA 25-year-old CISF jawan died from a gunshot wound on duty. The incident occurred at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh distr...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CM Majhi visits flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak districts as over 7.85 lakh affected in OdishaOdisha's Chief Minister undertook a boat ride to reach inundated villages in Jajpur district. The flood situation remains grim, affecting o...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
School holiday August 18, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updatesSchool holiday news: Monsoon rains are expected to continue across several parts of India. Students and parents are watching for possible s...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST