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7 regions officially declared in drought across England/Image: Getty Images Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supplies, rivers and the wider environment.The Environment Agency announced that seven areas are now officially in drought: East Anglia, Hertfordshire and North London, Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Devon and Cornwall, the West Midlands, and Wessex, which covers Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and south Gloucestershire.The declaration follows a series of hosepipe bans affecting more than 23 million people, including customers served by Thames Water…

A video spreading fast on social media has touched millions of hearts. It shows a father, who was fighting advanced cancer, giving his final words of love and wisdom to his young son, Mantra. The video is simple, but it carries a message so deep that anyone who watches it ends up in tears. Knowing that his time was running out, the father called his little son close to him. He wanted to ensure that before he left this world, his son understood how to live without him. In a soft and loving voice, he told Mantra to always listen…

Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soilshade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more moisture, offering a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Oviedo, Florida, has created a simple tool to help farmers save water during dry weather. Naboshree Santra, a sixth grader at Jackson Heights Middle School, made special soilshade balls that break down naturally. These balls slow down water evaporation and help the soil stay wet for longer. Her idea has earned her a spot in the finals of the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, where she could win a $25,000 main prize.According to a…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has continued his dream start to international cricket, making a stunning 230-place leap in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after starring in India’s 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe.The 15-year-old’s meteoric rise headlines the latest rankings update, while Ishan Kishan tightened his grip on the world No. 1 spot after registering the third-highest batting rating in T20I history during the Harare series.Sooryavanshi’s dream rise continuesSooryavanshi announced himself on the international stage with a memorable series against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs in three matches at an average of 50.33.…

The personal lives of actor Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife Aarti continue to be a hot topic of discussion. Just when the maintenance case became a major talking point online, producer Sujatha Vijayakumar’s latest Instagram Stories added a new twist to the conversation. Though she did not mention anyone by name, her posts quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom believe they were directed at her former son-in-law.Sujatha Vijayakumar’s indirect posts go viral after court orderThe latest buzz began after the court rejected Aarti’s request for Rs 40 lakh as monthly maintenance and instead directed…

China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation “Artificial Sun” programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its kind ever built for a controlled fusion reactor. Developed by the Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Hefei, the magnet is designed to confine plasma heated to more than 100 million degrees Celsius, a temperature around six times hotter than the Sun’s core. According…

Christine Hobson (Photo: christinehobson60/ Instagram) Most people think of retirement as the moment when life finally slows down, and all the sweet time becomes about more tea, more telly, fewer alarms.But for Christine Hobson, a grandmother from Yorkshire, retirement was the exact opposite.It was the starting gun.While her peers were transitioning into quieter routines and slower lives, she was lacing up trainers for the first time in decades, chasing a finish line she hadn’t even known she wanted.Meet Christine Hobson: The 72-year-old granny who set a world record for doing 100 marathonsChristine Hobson, now 72, spent her career as a…

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has revised the UPPSC PCS 2026 registration schedule, extending the application and fee payment deadline to August 3. Candidates will be able to edit their submitted forms until August 10. The extension offers another chance to eligible aspirants to complete the application process before the Preliminary Examination scheduled for December 6, 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has extended the deadline of the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services Preliminary examinations. The candidates can now submit their applications till August 3, 2026. The revised schedule provides another opportunity for civil services…

File Pic: RCB players celebrate with IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has cemented its status as the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first cricket team in history to breach the US$300 million brand value mark.According to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Brand Valuation Study, RCB retained its No. 1 ranking with a brand valuation of US$312 million (approx. Rs 2,600 crore), marking a 16% jump from US$269 million in 2025. The report highlights that RCB’s steep valuation curve reflects the compounding impact of sustained on-field performance, industry-leading fan…

Actress Reba Monica John has shared one of the happiest moments of her life with fans. The ‘Bigil’ actress has become a mother and announced her baby girl’s arrival through an emotional social media post. In addition to the heart-warming news, Reba Monica John also released some of the first photos of her baby, giving everyone an insight into her beautiful new family. The announcement became popular online almost immediately, with many famous people and fans leaving positive comments under the post.Reba Monica John announces birth of daughter, reveals her nameThe actress shared that her daughter was born on July…