EU official announces 300-strong firefighting force to battle wildfires across Europe

NICOSIA: The European Union’s climate commissioner on Friday announced a continentwide force of 300 firefighters to battle wildfires, after Europe faced its worst year for wildfires in 2025, which a recent study said was intensified by climate change. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said Friday the “rapid reaction force” will be made up of firefighters…

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum: ‘The White Lotus’ alum Leo Woodall in talks to play young Aragorn in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ – Reports | English Movie News

Whispers are swirling in the entertainment industry regarding the potential successor to Viggo Mortensen’s legendary portrayal of Aragorn in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.’ Rumor has it that British actor Leo Woodall, celebrated for his role in ‘The White Lotus,’ is a front-runner to don the mantle of the iconic ranger….

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Embassy of India, Doha: Indians stranded in Qatar urged to register details after flight cancellations |

Indian nationals currently stranded in Qatar due to flight disruptions have been urged to submit their details to help authorities assess the number of affected travellers. The advisory applies to Indian tourists and short-term visitors holding the Hayya A1 visa, whose flights out of the country were cancelled between February 28 and March 7, 2026….

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Ultraviolette X-47 now starts at Rs 1.49 lakh! BaaS pricing, details explained |

Bengaluru-based EV maker Ultraviolette Automotive has launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) initiative called Battery Flex, allowing buyers to purchase the new Ultraviolette X‑47 Crossover at a significantly lower upfront price. Here’s a quick look at the details. Ultraviolette X47: BaaS details explained With the Battery Flex programme, the X-47 can now be purchased starting at Rs…

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Government lacks intent to achieve gender parity in courts: Ex-CJI | India News

NEW DELHI: In a startling disclosure on International Women’s Day, former CJI NV Ramana on Sunday said the govt either lacked intent or determination towards achieving gender parity in constitutional courts, even though there was a healthy 40% representation by women among trial court judges.Speaking at a question-answer session during the first national conference of…

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Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduces tough new safety law: Violators could face Dh2 million fines in UAE emirate

Sheikh Mohammed Announces Major Safety Law As Dubai Tightens Rules Across the UAE Emirate: Huge Fines for Breaking Them Dubai has taken another major step to reinforce its reputation as one of the safest cities in the world. Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin…

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