Kolkata Heatwave: High Humidity, No Relief for 5 Days

Kolkata faces continued heat and humidity with temperatures hitting 33.8°C maximum and 40°C real feel. The Met office warns of no relief for south Bengal for at least five days, with only isolated thunderstorms in western districts.

Ahmedabad's Tree Transplantation Drive Falters

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's tree transplantation efforts face major setbacks as expensive machinery proves ineffective, forcing reliance on manual methods with low survival rates amid urban redevelopment.

Thekkady Lake Dries Up, Boat Capacity Halved

Intense summer heat is drying up Thekkady Lake, forcing authorities to reduce boat passenger capacity by half. If water levels drop further, boating services may be completely suspended.

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Expert Warns on Groundwater Dependence

Hydrogeologist KC Subhash Chandra highlights Bengaluru's unsustainable reliance on groundwater, with 25% of surface runoff draining into polluted sewage canals. He advocates for compulsory rooftop rainwater harvesting to address the city's chronic water s

Trump Claims US Navy Seized Iranian Ship, Iran Counters

Former US President Donald Trump claimed the US Navy forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian media reported their forces foiled the attempt, highlighting escalating tensions.

US Seizes Iranian Ship as Peace Talks Stall

The US military has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade, as Iran rejects a second round of peace negotiations, escalating tensions in West Asia.

USS Gerald R. Ford Deployed to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The United States has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford, its largest warship, to the Red Sea as part of a major military buildup in the Middle East. This move signals heightened tensions with Iran, raising concerns about potential escalation in the region.

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