Author: Rahul M

Across the Northern Hemisphere, searing temperatures are breaking records, disrupting everyday life and costing lives.In Asia, unrelentingly high temperatures in Pakistan are making everyday life unbearable. In Tiancheng, China, it was 108 degrees Fahrenheit, or about 42 Celsius. In Japan, a heat wave has set records up and down the archipelago.Wide areas of Europe sweltered in an intense, record-breaking heat wave.And while summer temperatures in the United States have most likely not yet peaked, major cities in the West are already grappling with the consequences of extreme heat. In Clark County, Nevada, at least 29 people have already died from…

Australian pace sensation Mitchell Starc marked a significant milestone by delivering a career-defining performance in his 100th Test match. In a display of elite fast bowling, Starc dismantled the West Indies batting order with a devastating six-wicket haul, conceding just 9 runs in the second innings and helping Australia bowl out the visitors for a mere 27 runs. This dominant effort secured a historic 176-run victory and sealed a 3-0 series win for Australia. While the cricketing world was left in awe of Starc’s performance, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting revealed that he had seen glimpses of Starc’s greatness over…

Finally, on 17 July, Nitish officially announced the much-awaited scheme. “Starting 1 August, 2025, that is, from the electricity bill for July, all domestic consumers in the state will not have to pay for up to 125 units of electricity. This move will benefit around 1.67 crore households across Bihar,” the CM wrote on X.Once again, Nitish is now at the centre of criticism, particularly from Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which quickly claimed credit for the policy. The opposition party linked the scheme to Tejashwi’s pre-election manifesto, where he promised 200 units of free electricity to every household.Tejashwi…

India batter KL Rahul will be aiming to join an elite list of Indian players with 1,000 or more Test runs in England as the fourth Test against the Three Lions in Manchester draws closer. The fourth Test match will kick off in Manchester from July 23 onwards. England leads the series 2-1. Ending up on the losing side at Lord’s during the third Test despite his second century at the iconic venue, the dependable opener will be all fired up to continue his fine run in England and deliver a match-winning contribution. Currently, KL has 989 runs in 12…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, authorities said on Friday, in a move he described as “a supreme humiliation.”The development came as federal police conducted searches at his home and his party’s headquarters in Brasília, in compliance with a Supreme Court order. The order prohibits Bolsonaro to leave the house at night, communicate with foreign ambassadors and diplomats or approach embassies. The former president is also barred from using social media or contacting other individuals under investigation by the Supreme Court, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian lawmaker…

The Reserve Bank of India is in the process of working out rules for banks and financial institutions for the disclosure and management of risks arising from climate change. The move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions by shifting high-emission investments to low-emission substitutes, to help achieve the country’s climate targets. According to a report in Reuters, the central bank’s attempt is in line with the global efforts in shifting to low-carbon economies by assessing the amount of money being directed towards carbon-intensive activities as well as green investments. Similar disclosures have already been made compulsory in countries like the…

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe due to a groin injury sustained during the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 final. The injury occurred just days before New Zealand’s T20I tri-series opener, prompting the management to sideline the versatile cricketer for both the white-ball and red-ball legs of the tour. Injury Confirmed After Arrival in Zimbabwe Phillips, known for his aggressive batting and sharp fielding, picked up the groin issue during the MLC final while representing Washington Freedom. After arriving in Zimbabwe, medical tests confirmed the severity of the strain,…

HOUSTON (AP) — Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.Chevron said Friday that it completed its acquisition of Hess shortly after the ruling from the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. Exxon had challenged Chevron’s bid for Hess, one of three companies with access to the massive Stabroek Block oil field off the coast of Guyana. “We disagree with the ICC panel’s interpretation but respect the arbitration and dispute resolution process,” Exxon Mobil said…

LucknowJul 18, 2025 18:18 IST First published on: Jul 18, 2025 at 18:18 IST Share THE CHOICE for the next BJP president for Uttar Pradesh is believed to have come down to three names, with the party decision dependent on the communities they belong to — namely, a Dalit, Brahmin or a Most Backward Class (MBC) leader. As per sources, the frontrunners are an MLC and former MP from eastern UP who is a Dalit leader, a senior Brahmin office-bearer from the Gandhi family pocketborough of Amethi, and a Rajya Sabha MP and Nishad face. Those pushing for a Dalit…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a video of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s emotional dressing room speech following India’s narrow defeat in the third Test against England at Lord’s. The match ended in heartbreak, with images of a dejected Mohammed Siraj being helped up by England’s Joe Root and Zak Crawley capturing the mood, while Ravindra Jadeja stood devastated at the non-striker’s end, slowly removing his gloves after an exhausting battle. Jadeja’s valiant knock, built on patience, grit, and impeccable technique, had nearly carried India to a famous win. His effort stood out as a…