Delhi recorded its wettest May since 1901, reflecting a sharp rise in rainfall over decades—tripling since 1951. Recent years saw an average of 95.7mm rain, yet temperatures remain unchanged. Experts link the trend to increased thunderstorms and moisture from global warming. Rising humidity heightens health risks, power demand, and infrastructure stress, signaling a significant climate shift.
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Maharashtra Police seized 1.3 kg of cocaine, valued at over Rs 6 crore, from a chemical factory in Satara district's Tasawade on May 21. Authorities raided Suryaprabha Pharmachem at the Tasawade MIDC, arresting three employees: Sameer Padwal, Ramesh Patil, and Jeevan Chavan. The company's proprietor and the cocaine supplier were also booked.
A new COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, is under scrutiny as Washington state reports its first case. Simultaneously, the CDC has updated its vaccine guidance, now allowing, but not mandating, COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children based on clinical judgment. This shift follows a directive from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns among health officials about evidence-based decision-making.
The Maharashtra government has approved plans worth Rs 2,954 crore for the preservation and renovation of memorials and temples across the state. This includes a Rs 681.3 crore development plan for Ahilyadevi Holkar's memorial and Rs 5,503 crore for seven major pilgrimage centers.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced recruitment for 47 District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) posts under Advt. No. 38/2025. Online applications will be accepted from June 3 to June 24, 2025. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics. The preliminary exam is scheduled for August 3, 2025. Detailed vacancy and reservation information, eligibility criteria, and application instructions are available on the official BPSC... Expand
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Three individuals, reportedly identifying themselves as Greenpeace activists, stole French President Emmanuel Macron's wax figure from the Grevin Museum in Paris on Monday. The individuals, consisting of two women and a man, gained entry disguised as tourists before absconding with the statue through an emergency exit.
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In Faridabad, a rape accused named Nitish Kumar Pandey escaped from district jail. He exploited a name similarity with another inmate, Nitesh, who had secured bail. Both inmates had the same father's name in records. Jail officials failed to verify identities properly. Two officials were suspended, and an inquiry was ordered. Police are searching for Pandey in Patna.