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U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
Picture of clockmakers adjust the time zone controllers. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote…
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Low water level in Mullaperiyar raising concern in both States
Representational view of the Mullaperiyar Dam on Kerala-Tamil Nadu border | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Mullaperiyar Dam recorded alarmingly low water storage in July, dropping to 112.9 feet on Wednesday compared to 131.4 feet on the same day last year. This 18.5-foot deficit compared to last year’s data is severely affecting farming activities in…
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British lawmakers approve bill that allows the terminally ill to end their lives
British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday (November 29, 2024) to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, following an impassioned debate that saw people sharing personal stories of loss and suffering. Members of Parliament approved the assisted dying bill by a 330-275 vote, signalling their approval in…
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NDA steps up push for numbers ahead of delimitation Bill, Opposition closes ranks
With the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on July 20, the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance are firming up strategies with regard to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposing to raise the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 and initiate the delimitation process. The issue acquired a…
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Brought in for civilian use, Starlink is now integral to Ukraine’s war effort
Over the last three years, Starlink has become deeply embedded in how Ukraine fights. File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia’s latest attempts to jam Starlink are about more than disrupting an internet service. They reflect a larger shift in the Ukraine war. Over the last three years, Starlink has become deeply embedded in how…
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Lebanon, Israel move toward implementing withdrawal agreement: U.S. officials
The designated zones generated some controversy in Lebanon, because Israeli troops were not present in most of the selected area to begin with, raising questions about how a withdrawal could take place. File | Photo Credit: Reuters After two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome, Lebanon and Israel took steps toward implementing “pilot zones” in…