Europe’s severe heatwave causes smartphones to overheat, leading some to place them in fridges. Experts caution this practice creates internal moisture damage and can harm devices. Swollen batteries and non-functional phones are common after this cooling attempt. Users should keep phones out of direct sunlight and avoid intensive apps. Turning off features like Bluetooth and
A French historical experiment began building a medieval castle in 1997. Skilled craftspeople use only hand tools and traditional methods for construction. This remarkable project has become a major tourist attraction and research center. Workers learn by studying ruins and experimenting with historical techniques. The castle remains unfinished after over twenty-five years of dedicated work.
The Madhya Pradesh high court suspended a notary’s license for preparing a fake marriage document. The court ruled that notaries lack authority to function as marriage officers. A young woman was freed after alleging coercion into a sham court marriage. She expressed her desire to return to her parents and continue studies. The court ordered
The Guam Kingfisher, known as ‘sihek’, is extinct in the wild due to invasive brown tree snakes. These birds played vital roles in the island’s ecosystem, controlling insect populations. Their disappearance has led to increased spider numbers and thinner forests on Guam. Conservation centers now house the remaining 140 birds, aiming for eventual reintroduction. Efforts
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah supports Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, demanding accountability. His health has significantly deteriorated after nineteen days of fasting. Doctors warn of serious health complications if the hunger strike continues. The Delhi High Court has ordered daily medical examinations for Wangchuk.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar was warned by the ICC and given one demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England after throwing the ball towards Ben Duckett in a manner deemed “inappropriate and dangerous.” Despite the incident, Brar took two wickets as India won by six wickets to
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting. He requested adequate time for opposition parties to study the revised delimitation proposals. The Congress party plans to strongly oppose the proposed delimitation bill if reintroduced. They will also work to maintain unity among all opposition parties. The party supports women’s
Two brothers allegedly threatened a woman before she was fatally stabbed at her Bengaluru home. The victim, Amrutha, died from her injuries two days after the brutal attack occurred. Police arrested brothers Dhanush and Surya in connection with the violent murder case. Amrutha ended her relationship with Dhanush after discovering his prior marriage and child.
Uttarakhand residents can now own homes through the Indralok Aawasiy Yojana in Haridwar. This scheme offers two categories of flats for different income groups. Registration requires a ten percent deposit and a nominal processing fee. Applications are verified before a transparent lottery selects beneficiaries for these homes. Successful applicants can pay in full or use
