Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress A severe heatwave tightened its grip across large parts of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, prompting health alerts, transport disruptions and growing concerns about the impact on wildlife and public safety.The heat surge coincided with the summer solstice on…
SOP released to conserve sea turtles across 36 islands of Lakshadweep NEW DELHI: The Union environment ministry on Saturday released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), providing a unified and scientifically robust framework for the conservation, monitoring and management of sea turtles across Lakshadweep.All four major species of sea turtles – Green turtles, Hawksbills, Leatherbacks and…
Royal Enfield has started deliveries of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in Bengaluru. Priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, the Flying Flea C6 is also available under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, bringing the initial purchase price down to Rs 1.99 lakh. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: Key details Powering the Flying Flea…
The remnants of tropical storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.Severe weather also pummeled parts of the Midwest, where a separate line of strong storms knocked down structures and left tens of…
Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England. (AP Photo) This is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the…
Mumbai has joined Delhi in the list of cities offering E85 fuel. The high-ethanol blend fuel is now available in the city at a price of Rs 91.18 per litre, making it nearly Rs 9 costlier than Delhi, where E85 is currently sold at a lower rate. E85 is a fuel blend comprising 85 per…
Nissan India has confirmed that the Tekton SUV will make its global debut on July 9, 2026, and has released a teaser showcasing new design details. The teaser also describes the upcoming Tekton as the ‘Baby Patrol’, hinting at its strong design links with the brand’s flagship SUV. The Tekton is expected to carry over…
Citroen India recently launched the new Citroen e-C3X electric hatchback in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it Rs 1.74 lakh lower than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan that lowers the vehicle’s purchase price to Rs 6.89…
Actor, filmmaker and choreographer Prabhu Deva has taken delivery of the MG M9 electric luxury MPV. This model is the flagship offering under the brand’s premium MG SELECT retail channel.One of the biggest highlights of the MG M9 is its second-row “Presidential Seats”. These powered Ottoman-style seats offer 16-way adjustment along with ventilation, heating and…
A viral social media video claiming that E20 petrol attracts ants has prompted Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to issue an official clarification. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a cluster of ants gathered around a car’s fuel filler cap and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is…
