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The prison population in England and Wales on 10 August was 86,536, which was 97% of the total capacity.For decades politicians have been encouraging longer and longer sentences, but have not built the prisons to match. If the prisons get completely full, courts will not be able to sentence murderers, rapists and other violent offenders. People suspected of the worst crimes will also have to be released instead of being held in custody ahead of their trials.The controversial Sentencing Act 2026 made a number of key changes designed to see fewer people sent to prison, and to release many prisoners…
Supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose already have dedicated lines for wonky vegetables.Calum Kelly, Waitrose’s produce technical manager, said in demanding weather conditions “we relax size and shape guidelines for key veg to avoid waste and provide more income to our growers and farmers”.”Baking potatoes might be a little smaller than usual this harvest if the drought continues. All these veg still taste great, but like many of us in a heatwave, they might just look a little less than perfect.”Not every gap can be filled this way though. Andrew Opie, the director of food and sustainability at the…
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday adjourned until September 14 the hearing of a petition filed by a woman accusing Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel of having sexual relations with her on the promise of marriage, after the West Bengal government sought more time to take the investigation forward following his arrest.Delhi Capitals Abishek Porel walks off after losing his wicket to the bowling of Rajasthan Royals’ Brijesh Sharma (REUTERS)Porel was arrested on Monday night in connection with the complaint filed by the medical student.A report was placed before the bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya, following which the state sought an…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez. File | Photo Credit: AP Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife.Also read | A forgettable World Cup blip in Ronaldo’s unforgettable careerThey married on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team that represents the Portuguese soccer star as “a private and intimate moment attended by their five children.”The ceremony took place in Cascais, a coastal town in western Portugal near the capital Lisbon, the Brunswick Group said in the announcement.The couple posted a picture on their Instagram accounts showing their rings.They have been together for…
The second Surya Grahan of the year is going to occur tonight, on August 12, 2026. After witnessing the first Surya and Chandra Grahan in February and March, you are now prepared to see the second solar eclipse tonight. This is amazing event for all the sky watchers and astronomers, who are constantly eager to capture this incredible moment in their DSLRs.A total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the Sun for people located within the path of totality. According to NASA, the eclipse will…
Imagine the possibility of a train journey between Russia and India. What if we tell you it’s a dream that has a potential to turn into a reality soon? Exciting, right? In a recent update, Russia has shared a new proposal that has put that possibility on the map while Moscow explores a railway route towards the Indian Ocean and India that could reduce reliance on strategically important maritime routes. The proposal is still at an exploratory stage and is primarily focused on improving strategic connectivity rather than launching a direct passenger service.What do we know so far?The idea was…
Srinagar, Aug 11: The 54th Battalion of the CRPF organised the grand finale of the Inter-Battalion Cricket Tournament in Srinagar on Monday, with 24 teams from the Srinagar Sector participating in the competition.The tournament witnessed impressive performances by the participating teams, with players showcasing sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and athletic talent throughout the event.Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.Ravi Prakash, Commandant of the 54th Battalion, CRPF, along with senior officers, jawans and other dignitaries, was also present on the occasion.The final match was…
Retail major DMart, operated by Avenue Supermarts Ltd, said that acquiring land and developing properties remain a challenge as it expands its store network. The company has kept the leasing option open if it cannot acquire land that meets its requirements, particularly in markets such as the National Capital Region (NCR), where suitable properties are difficult to acquire.DMart, operated by Avenue Supermarts Ltd, said that acquiring land and developing properties remain a challenge as it expands its store network. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Mint)Why is DMart opting for the lease model?DMart, which opened its first store in Mumbai in…
Mumbai: With enumeration for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mumbai and Thane remaining well below the state average, at least 30% electors from the two cities are likely to be deleted when the draft electoral rolls are published later this month.Mumbai, Thane may see up to 30% names being deleted from draft electoral rollsBoth Mumbai and Thane have recorded ‘uncollectible’ enumeration forms for up to 36% electors, as they could not be traced when booth-level officers (BLOs) visited their registered addresses. Accordingly, these electors have been placed under the ASDD (absent, shifted, dead and duplicate) category.Based…
Firefighters work at a compound of a warehouse hit by an overnight missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine At least 10 civilians were killed in Russian missile, drone and glide-bomb attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using North Korean ballistic missiles and preparing for further military escalation.Zelenskyy said Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in an overnight strike on Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine. Seven workers at a steel plant were killed and 21 others injured in the attack, according to the company operating the…