In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

Hermitage quarry beside Oaken Wood. Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings. In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.The Reform-led…

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April 1-Sept 30: Govt notifies timeline for 1st phase of Census; to be held digitally for first time​​ | India News

New Delhi: The Union home ministry Wednesday formally notified the timeline for the first phase of Census 2027 — involving housing and houselisting operations — declaring that it shall be conducted over a 30-day period, to be specified by each state or Union territory, between April 1 and Sept 30 this year. Invoking its powers…

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AI mural inspired by Banksy sparks backlash in Bristol: Artists spot wrong landmarks and a bizarre version of the famous Mild Mild West as debate over AI art grows

Representational image(Istock) At first glance, the huge mural on the side of a Bristol pub looks like a colourful celebration of the city. Look a little closer, though, and the problems start to appear.The artwork was generated using AI and printed onto vinyl before being placed on the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster. It features…

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‘Return of the pirates’: Iran accuses US of ‘armed robbery on high seas’ after oil tanker seizures | World News

Iranian official Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the United States of effectively legitimising piracy after it seized two vessels allegedly carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean.Describing the move as a serious breach of international law, Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, said it amounted to “the outright legalization of piracy and armed robbery on…

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Girls are leading classroom enrollment in Delhi, but what is causing boys to fall increasingly behind?

Girls have overtaken boys in enrolment across all school levels in Delhi, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. While the capital continues to outperform national averages, the consistent gender gap—most visible at higher secondary—raises fresh concerns about boys’ participation, even as attendance remains robust and academic performance improves in later years. For years, the Indian…

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