400-year-old Polish grave reveals a young woman buried to prevent her return

Albany daylighted 1,500 ft of buried creek; peak flows soon exceeded old pipe's capacity

Engineers in Albany revitalized Patroon Creek by daylighting it, restoring its natural flow and creating vital green spaces. This innovative project significantly bolstered flood protection for surrounding neighborhoods. Post-restoration water monitoring assured that the creek effectively managed heavy rains, tackling water quality concerns while promoting a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The initiative not only enhances the environment but also provides recreational opportunities for the local community.

Ohio couple's 30-year hunt saves defunct amusement park; $11.5M museum planned

Completion of the exterior work at Youngstown's Idora Park museum marks a significant milestone, with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society now moving forward into the interior design stage. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting a diverse collection of park artifacts collected through the years. Fundraising initiatives are actively underway to support the project's financial objectives, reinforcing the museum's mission to honor and convey Youngstown's vibrant cultural history.

Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour

In a remarkable display of skill and tenacity, R Praggnanandhaa clinched victory at the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis, overturning a daunting six-point deficit against renowned competitor Fabiano Caruana. This landmark win not only made him the first Indian champion of the Grand Chess Tour but also earned him a hefty prize of $200,000, solidifying his status in the chess world.

Delhi model murder: Prime accused Imran arrested after encounter

Police apprehended Imran, a suspect in Muskan's murder, after a manhunt across three states. The accused sustained a gunshot injury during his arrest and is now receiving hospital treatment. Imran allegedly attacked Muskan with a knife after an argument broke out at her home. He had previously harassed and stalked the victim, and the murder is believed to be pre-planned.

'Will send Netanyahu to hell': Iran warns of 'confrontation' if US blockade continues

Glacier sheared off, plunged 1.2km before 'liquid concrete' flood swamped Nepal

Satellite images analysed by Isro's national remote sensing centre showed that almost two-thirds of the glacier body had detached. A Sentinel-2 image from Aug 24 showed the glacier intact, while a Landsat-9 image taken after the disaster on Aug 26 revealed a large scar identified as the "zone of glacier breakage and collapse". The images also traced a broad ice-rock avalanche path descending towards the river.

128-year-old dam removal reveals original creek channel still intact

The Nature Conservancy has successfully revitalized the O'Conner Reservoir dam from the late 1800s, allowing Sterry Creek to revert to its natural course. By lowering the reservoir's water levels and excavating the embankment, they eliminated the need for a costly artificial channel, thus improving local water health. This project also established a natural floodplain and reconnected important stream habitats to the expansive Lackawanna River watershed.

75+ Raksha Bandhan messages, wishes and quotes

Raksha Bandhan 2026 is set for Friday, August 28, an occasion that celebrates the cherished bond among siblings. Families engage in preparations, including exchanging rakhis, delectable sweets, and thoughtful gifts. The article features more than seventy-five heartfelt wishes and messages for both brothers and sisters, encapsulating love, gratitude, and the enduring ties that bind siblings together, emphasizing their strong support and lifelong relationships.

'Test cricket won': Shubman Gill after Sri Lanka force draw in Colombo

Following a thrilling second Test match, India captain Shubman Gill hailed the outcome as a victory after Sri Lanka's determined resistance led to a draw. The Sri Lankan team batted fiercely for 154 overs, earning a hard-fought tie. Gill commended their fighting spirit and particularly noted the potential of spinner Manav Suthar for upcoming Indian squads. This match secured India's series win at 1-0.

India expresses readiness for treaty talks with Canada, eyes Rs 4.65 lakh crore trade

The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment ties and agreed on several areas of economic cooperation. "India expressed its readiness to initiate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest," the joint statement issued after the meeting said. A Bilateral Investment Treaty is an agreement between two countries designed to provide greater protection and certainty to investors from both sides.

HDFC looks to appeal 99.97% haircut on claims against Zee's Chandra

Assenting creditors (80.8%) contested allegations of being related parties and argued that Rs. 6.5-crore plan offered a better outcome compared to pushing the personal guarantor into bankruptcy, since Chandra's net worth according to the resolution professional was only Rs. 31.8 crore, of which Rs. 25 crore was his mortgaged house. Chandra has disputed the Rs. 22,000-crore liability, stating it reflected historical claims filed in 2022.

Sensex dives 2,200 points in 5 mins, recovers 2,000 points in next 7

On Thursday, within a five-minute window after the start of CAS on BSE—between 3.18pm and 3.23pm—sensex crashed over 2,200 points and then within the next seven minutes—between 3.23pm and 3.30pm—it recovered nearly 2,000 points. It finally closed at 76,934 points, down 539 points from its Wednesday close. On NSE, things were relatively quiet. Between 3.18pm and 3.22pm, Nifty slid over 100 points.

Supreme Court issues directions to expedite dowry trials

The bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal appeals.

India's petroleum products' exports surge 8% in July

Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.