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As against the normal 1,047mm, July yielded only 662.2mm rainfall Panaji: Consistent rainfall, though light to moderate, in the first fortnight of Aug has outstripped the intensity of monsoon activity in July’s first half while helping restrict the previous month’s deficit to a reasonable level.As against the normal value of 1,047mm, erratic rainfall in July…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Devdutt Padikkal made a strong statement in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka, dominating the opening day in Galle and strengthening his case…
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has explained what happened during his chaotic third-place match against Alireza Firouzja at the Esports World Cup 2026, after a series of technical problems eventually brought the contest to an unexpected end.Nakamura was competing against his Falcons Esports teammate Firouzja for third place. The match was already close and complicated when multiple…
Representative Image of floating seaweed farms operating alongside offshore wind turbines in the North Sea (AI-generated image) A vessel recently sailed through the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the Dutch coast to collect the first-ever harvest of seaweed grown between operating turbines, marking a milestone for a project testing whether offshore wind farms can…
The Supreme Court will hear on August 21 a plea seeking directions to the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to frame clear regulations for conducting board examinations through the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.The matter assumes significance as concerns have been raised over the impact of the digital evaluation process on students’…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second baby soon and the actress is currently in her third trimester. While fans miss seeing the actress onscreen, the couple has largely been away from the limelight lately. One hardly sees them making any public appearance and thus, it was a treat for fans to spot…
The Godrej family has a new face at the top. Pirojsha Godrej, 45, has taken charge of Godrej Industries, stepping into the role previously held by his uncle, Nadir Godrej. The change took effect on August 14, 2026, marking another big generational shift in one of India’s most familiar business families. But who exactly is…
Suryakumar Yadav PC: Prathamesh Bandekar For Suryakumar Yadav, India is more than the blue jersey he wears on the cricket field. It is the weight of millions of dreams that he carries every time he steps onto the field, and now, a deeply personal hope for the country his daughter Riddhima will grow up in….
AQUARIUS Weekly Horoscope – Innovation, Stability, and Purpose Lead You Toward Meaningful Success (AI Image) The week begins on a slightly uneven note, Aquarius. Early on, you may wake up feeling as if your mind is carrying extra weight for no clear reason. Small work delays, crossed messages, or a plan that suddenly stalls can…
Cars and buildings damaged in Spain A magnitude-5 earthquake struck near the southern Spanish city of Granada early Saturday, damaging homes and cars but causing no reported injuries, authorities said.The earthquake hit the metropolitan area of Alhendín shortly after 1 a.m. local time (0000 GMT), with tremors felt across parts of the region.Television footage showed…
