About 61 km from Shillong, Mawsynram sits in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills and is known as the wettest place on Earth. Here, clouds don’t hover above the landscape, they descend directly onto roads, rooftops and fields. During monsoon, visibility can drop within seconds as mist rolls through the village. Tin roofs echo constantly with rain,…
The United States military has destroyed several Iranian vessels believed to be capable of laying naval mines near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the US central command, as concerns grow around Tehran’s attempt to disrupt shipping in the critical waterway.In a post on X, the United States central command (CENTCOM) said US forces…
NEW DELHI: Centre has notified amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging and carry a label and marking indicating the use of recycled content.The new rules, notified by the environment ministry on Tuesday, have provisions for stricter compliance, making the system…
Image(s): Left/MSU/Right/Canva For decades, scientists have searched for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, looking everywhere from algae and bacteria to agricultural waste. In 2008, one of the most unexpected discoveries came from deep inside the South American rainforest. Researchers identified a microscopic fungus living quietly within the tissues of a tree that produced a mixture…
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2026 today, June 14, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official portal before the deadline.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 11,127…
Benchmark indices on Wall Street began trading after the long weekend on a positive note, ending near the highest point of the day, even as the session saw trading in a narrow range. Insurance stocks surged in late trading. Markets continue to remain in wait-and-watch mode ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline for reaching…
Alan Jackson, the acclaimed country singer, will bid goodbye with his farewell concert, which is set to be filmed on June 29, 2026, in Nashville. The 67-year-old will perform in his special titled, ‘Alan Jackson: The Last Show,’ at Nissan Stadium. Here’s a closer look at Alan Jackson’s farewell concert. Alan Jackson bids goodbye with…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sought to contain a growing political backlash over his emerging deal with Iran, pledging to hold a detailed press conference after Friday’s formal signing ceremony and read the memorandum of understanding “word for word” to counter accusations that he had conceded too much in exchange…
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans express growing dissatisfaction over the rising cost of living and the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new Reuters poll.The four-day survey, completed on Monday, found that 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in the White…
NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court has ordered a peon’s reinstatement after he was sacked for allegedly taking home tea powder and biscuits from his office. The court called his dismissal “grossly disproportionate” and said it is too harsh to accept.What was the dispute aboutRanjeet Kumar Himanshu had worked as a contractual peon with the…
