This oak tree survived a World War II bomber crash nearly 80 years ago. Now it is competing for Tree of the Year | World News

An oak tree in Rutland that was struck by a World War II Lancaster bomber has been shortlisted for this year’s UK Tree of the Year award, alongside nine other trees chosen for surviving extraordinary events across centuries of British history. The Woodland Trust, the charity behind the annual competition, built this year’s theme around…

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‘Stringent action against the guilty’: Amit Shah breaks silence on NEET leak, backs fast-track courts | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the welfare and future of the country’s youth remain the Modi government’s “highest priority and resolve”. Shah endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to set up fast-track courts for speedy trials in examination paper leak cases.The announcement comes amid continuing protests led by the Cockroach…

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Jana Nayagan Full Movie Collection: ‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collection day 1 LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film opens strong, eyes Rs 80 crore worldwide debut |

The much-awaited farewell film of Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ has started its theatrical run on a promising note at the box office. The H. Vinoth directorial has seen packed theatres and celebratory scenes across Tamil Nadu and overseas, with fans turning the release into a festival. After months of delay and unprecedented hype, the film is…

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Punjab PTU Round 3 seat allotment result 2026 today at counselling.ptu.ac.in; reporting begins July 24

Punjab PTU is set to release the Round 3 counselling seat allotment result for BTech Engineering and other undergraduate programmes on July 23, 2026. Applicants who completed choice filling can log in to the counselling portal to view their allotment, download the provisional admission letter, and prepare for the subsequent admission process at their allotted…

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India’s first CWG 2026 medal is already assured before the opening ceremony – Here’s how | Commonwealth Games News

Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals after being handed a bye in her weight category….

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Arctic: Climate change is making Beavers expand into Canada’s Arctic, where their dams are changing the landscape

North American beavers began colonising parts of Arctic in 2008. (Getty images) Beavers who are normally found in forests and woodlands, are steadily moving farther north into the Canadian Arctic. A new study has found out when they reached different parts of the Arctic by studying scars on shrubs and comparing them with satellite images…

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Explained: Why Cotton is India’s “White Gold”

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…

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Kate Middleton is ‘terribly worried’ for Prince Harry but can’t reach out due to Prince William’s stance |

Reports suggest the Princess of Wales remains concerned for Prince Harry while standing by Prince William as tensions within the royal family continue.Image credit (Instagram)​ Kate Middleton reportedly wishes to show her support for Prince Harry but finds herself unable to do so due to her husband’s ongoing estrangement from his younger brother. The Princess…

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