Non-survivable heatwaves: What scientists just learned about extreme temperatures and wet-bulb temperature threshold

Non-survivable heatwaves: What scientists just learned about extreme temperatures and wet-bulb temperature threshold

The old rule for deadly heat was simple enough: if the wet-bulb temperature hit 35°C, that’s when humans can’t survive. That’s been the standard for years. But a team of researchers just threw that number into question, and what they found is honestly pretty concerning, especially if you’re older or someone who spends time outside…

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Jan Vishwas Bill 3 in works, says Piyush Goyal; simpler rules, lower compliance burden next focus

Jan Vishwas Bill 3 in works, says Piyush Goyal; simpler rules, lower compliance burden next focus

The government is working on a third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that will go beyond decriminalising minor offences and focus on simplifying procedures, reducing compliance burden and making business operations easier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Speaking at the World Bank Group’s workshop on the Business Ready (B-READY) framework, Goyal…

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Jeff Bezos Donation: When Jeff Bezos gave the Smithsonian $200 million, the impact went far beyond one museum | World News

Jeff Bezos Donation: When Jeff Bezos gave the Smithsonian $200 million, the impact went far beyond one museum | World News

Tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’s $200 million donation to the Smithsonian Institution is revolutionizing public education. A significant portion is renovating the National Air and Space Museum, while $130 million establishes a new education center. The world of major cultural philanthropy often views historic gifts as simply acts of self-promotion and impressive architecture. We like to…

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Sonam Wangchuk to join CJP protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on June 6 | India News

Sonam Wangchuk to join CJP protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on June 6 | India News

NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Tuesday announced that activist Sonam Wangchuk will join its protest on June 6. The protest, scheduled for Saturday, is part of the CJP’s campaign seeking the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.“Prominent educationist and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee @Wangchuk66 will join the peaceful protest on 6 June…

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Banking and Finance Q4 FY26 Results Preview: Top picks by Nuvama; loans resilient, deposit growth improves - Markets

Banking and Finance Q4 FY26 Results Preview: Top picks by Nuvama; loans resilient, deposit growth improves – Markets

Banking & Finance Companies Q4 Quarterly Results Preview: Treasury gains may moderate due to rising bond yields. (AI Image/ChatGPT) Highlights Loan growth resilient; deposits rise on wholesale funding NIMs stable for private banks; PSU margins soften Asset quality steady; MSME risks amid geopolitical tensions Banking & Finance Companies Q4 Quarterly Results Preview: Nuvama’s Q4FY26 Banking…

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‘Some get to go to booths, but we can’t even step onto roads’ | India News

‘Some get to go to booths, but we can’t even step onto roads’ | India News

MOTHABARI (MALDA): Hundreds of voters deleted during the SIR exercise mobbed this TOI correspondent at Mothabari in Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, polling day, asking whether he was there to “enlist” their names.In the first week of this month, this village made headlines after aggrieved voters held judicial officers engaged in SIR work hostage for hours….

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Seconds before disaster: CCTV shows Wayanad landslide sweeping away fuel tanker; 2 dead, 7 missing | India News

Seconds before disaster: CCTV shows Wayanad landslide sweeping away fuel tanker; 2 dead, 7 missing | India News

CCTV captures terrifying moments of Wayanad landslide NEW DELHI: Fresh CCTV footage from the landslide site near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi in Kerala’s Wayanad district has revealed dramatic scenes of panic and destruction after a large mass of debris came crashing down onto the road.The landslide struck near the site of the proposed tunnel road…

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