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T’puram: A defunct water supply project at Thoduve in Varkala has turned into an overgrown, unused asset even as parts of the municipality continue to face drinking water shortages. The nearly one-acre premises, once housing water tanks, a pump house and staff quarters, is now covered with vegetation, while hundreds of abandoned pipes remain scattered across the site. Locals say the facility could be revived for emergency water supply, tanker distribution and firefighting instead of allowing the infrastructure to deteriorate further.Kerala Water Authority (KWA), which owns the property, said it would examine the possibility of removing the old pipes from…

A woman mourns the loss of her son outside a cremation ground, in Chitwan, Nepal Kolkata: Six days after the devastating flash flood in Nepal, families of the 37 Bengal tourists still missing in the disaster zone are getting around to confronting questions they had until now been afraid to even articulate: What if their loved ones are never found?When does a missing person become legally dead? Can a spouse access a missing husband’s or wife’s bank account? Will insurance be paid without a death certificate? What happens to pension, investments, fixed deposits and property?For families who have spent the…

JD Vance warns Michigan leader Abdul El-Sayed not to take the name of Usha Vance, amid a raging controversy. Vice President JD Vance slammed Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for commenting on Second Lady Usha Vance and said Usha is way out of El-Sayed’s league and the Michigan leader should keep Usha Vance’s name out of his mouth. El-Sayed recently suggested that Vance’s papaw (grandfather) would not have approved of Vance’s marriage to Indian-origin Usha. This was a counter-attack to Vance’s earlier comments that his papaw would not have supported El-Sayed’s position on working class.”I actually think the people of…

The government is spending £110m on creating more cells in existing prisons in England and Wales as part of its plans to tackle overcrowding. The money, which has been “fast-tracked from existing budgets”, will be used to speed up the construction of hundreds of new prison places, the Ministry of Justice has said.Existing space within prisons, such as unused office space, laundry rooms and storage areas, will be converted into cells.The announcement comes at a time of crisis for the prison system, which is close to maximum capacity, with the government being criticised for its handling of an early release…

“Muchas gracias HOMBRE IMPOSIBLE…” Argentina President lauds Messi as the famous footballer announces retirement Lionel Messi’s decision to end his international career has prompted an emotional reaction across Argentina, with President Javier Milei among those paying tribute to the captain who delivered some of the greatest moments in the country’s football history.Messi announced on Monday that he had decided to retire from international football following a period of reflection after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The decision brought an end to a remarkable international career spanning six World Cups, 207 appearances and 125 goals for…

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Heavy rain can leave your home dealing with more than just moisture, musty smells and dampness. It can also cause waterlogging, seepage and damage to walls and ceilings. Strong winds can make matters worse, particularly when balconies and windows are not properly prepared.Before the Next Heavy Downpour, Check These Areas Around Your Home (Pinterest)Ishika Narang is a Multimedia Writer at the Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience in digital journalism, specialising in health, lifestyle, beauty, and consumer-focused reporting. Her primary coverage areas include evidence-based health journalism, preventive care, wellness trends, and affiliate-driven consumer guides tailored for digital audiences.…

New Delhi, Sebi on Monday barred nine entities, including Tarapur Transformers and its promoters, from the securities markets for up to five years in a case involving diversion of funds and fictitious transactions of company’s books of accounts.The regulator also imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Rajendra Kumar Choudhary, a promoter of Tarapur Transformers Ltd (TTL), and Rs 2 lakh on Ganesh Gangaram Madhari. Choudhary has also been prohibited from the markets for five years.Besides Tarapur, the entities debarred from the securities market for three years are Choudhary Global Ltd (a promoter group entity), Veedhata Towers, Lorraine Finance,…

ZUBAIR ASLAMIn a world increasingly driven by screens, signals and shortcuts, online scams have emerged as one of the most alarming threats of the digital age. What was once the domain of street fraudsters and shady middlemen has now moved into the invisible corridors of the internet, where deception travels faster than suspicion, and a single careless click can cost a person their savings, privacy and peace of mind. The scale of this menace is growing, and so is its reach. No user, whether a student, trader, professional, homemaker or senior citizen, is entirely safe from its grip.The nature of…

Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout RayoSergio Camello netted a brace for the visitors at Camp Nou but Hansi Flick’s Barca managed to record a third win from three matches from an entertaining battle.With his first goal, Yamal, 19, hit the milestone of 50 for the club two years younger than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi was when he managed the feat.Barcelona started brightly but fell behind after Jules Kounde allowed Alvaro Garcia to…