UP Govt released ‘Mahakumbh Declaration on Climate Change’, pledging to turn religious centres and shrines across the state green | India News

PRAYAGRAJ: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said climate change is drying up rivers and causing a rising frequency of extreme weather events, as he urged people to take responsibility and work collectively for its mitigation instead of blaming each other for rising emissions and environmental degradation.“Temperatures are rising due to the continuous …

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Extreme weather slams US: Floods in Kentucky, deep freeze in Northern plains, tornadoes in the south

In this photo provided by Donnie Smith, a kayaker navigates floodwaters Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in rural Knox County, Ky. (AP) Severe winter storms battered the US over the weekend, with torrential rains triggering devastating floods in Kentucky, resulting in at least two deaths. A 73-year-old man was found dead in Clay County, and a …

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Sheryl Crow sells Tesla in protest against ‘President Musk’, donates money to NPR

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow has publicly announced that she has parted ways with her Tesla vehicle in protest against its owner, Elon Musk. In a video posted on Instagram, the 63-year-old Nashville-based musician is seen waving goodbye to her car. In her caption, Crow explained her decision: “My parents always said… you are who you hang …

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South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron of ‘Bloodhounds’ fame, 24, found dead in Seoul home

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, renowned for her performances in popular dramas such as Bloodhounds and The Man from Nowhere, was found dead at her home in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  The 24-year-old actress was discovered by a friend who had been unable to reach her and subsequently alerted the authorities.  South …

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‘USAID is biggest scam’: PM Modi’s advisor Sanjeev Sanyal on DOGE’s ‘$21mn for voter turnout in India’ claim

Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioned the US Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) claim that it cancelled “$21M for [improving] voter turnout in India” and “$29M to strengthening political landscape in Bangladesh.” In a post on X on Sunday, Sanjeev Sanyal said, “Would love to find out who received …

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Rishabh Pant writhes in pain after India star got hit on knee before Champions Trophy; major headache for Rohit Sharma

Just less than a week to go before India’s campaign opener against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma’s men suffered an injury scare after Rishabh Pant was hit on his left knee during the team’s training session in Dubai on Sunday. After landing in Dubai on Saturday, the Indian team wasted no …

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Social media reacts to Gautam Adani visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah, ‘Have you lost faith in Sanatan?’

“Prayers for blessings and safety for all,” wrote billionaire Gautam Adani while sharing pics of his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan. The shrine is the resting place for Islamic mystic Mu’in al-Din Chishti, also known as Khwaja Garib Nawaz. His wife, Priti Adani, accompanied Gautam Adani, as he visited the place on February …

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Alexei Navalny remembered on his death anniversary—1,500 mourners challenge Kremlin’s crackdown

At least 1,500 Russians visited Alexei Navalny’s grave in Moscow on Sunday, marking the first anniversary of his death in prison. Braving freezing temperatures and potential reprisals, mourners paid their respects to the late opposition leader, who was President Vladimir Putin’s main political rival. Navalny died on February 16, 2024, in Penal Colony Number Three, …

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Puzzle game: Can you find the mystery number? Only mathematical gurus can crack the trick

Do you love number puzzles and mathematical challenges? This puzzle game will test your ability to recognize patterns, think logically, and apply mathematical reasoning. Only a few have cracked it—will you be one of them? Puzzle Game A maths professor wrote the following sequence of numbers on the board and asked his students: Then, he …

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Netanyahu warns of ‘gates of hell’ in Gaza, vows action on Syria and Hezbollah

“We are preparing for what comes next, in every sense”: Israeli PM Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened to “open the gates of hell” in Gaza if Palestinian militants do not release all hostages. Speaking alongside visiting US Senator Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said, “We have a common strategy, and we can’t always …

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