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Explained | What is relative humidity and why does it matter on a hot day?
The higher the relative humidity of air, the less you can cool yourself by sweating.

TPCC chief reiterates demand for BC/OBC column in Census-2027, assures greater political share for BCs

How Tagore’s songs were ahead of their time in form and feeling
The Nobel-laureate’s songs, popularly referred to as Rabindra Sangeet, are dynamic texts open to reinterpretation, allowing each generation to find new meaning in themes of freedom, love, and humanity — revisiting the Tagore’s musical oeuvre on his 165th birth anniversary

IndiGo Airfares To Increase From Tomorrow As Jet Fuel Prices Rise
The quantum of hike ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 350 for domestic flights depending on distance.

While KPSC flounders, KEA finishes recruitment process for 7,905 posts in four months in Karnataka
Candidates, who have been waiting for government jobs for years, are expected to join the Karnataka Police within the next three months

Robbery At CaratLane Store In Hyderabad, Jewellery Worth Rs 2 Crore Stolen
The preliminary loss is estimated at around Rs 2 crore, though the exact value will be known only after the showroom completes a detailed inventory.
Hundreds of cyclists hit Mysuru streets for L’Etape by Tour de France
The inaugural India edition of L’Etape by Tour de France is a globally recognised amateur cycling series

Minor girl with disability allegedly raped at place of worship in Nellore; accused arrested
Local residents caught the man after a call to the 112 helpline; the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights asks officials to ensure the girl gets proper care
Squishmallows creator bought Bel-Air mansion for $26m; now asks $37.995m
In a bold move, Jonathan Kelly, the mastermind behind the beloved Squishmallows, has listed his lavish Bel-Air estate for approximately $38 million. After purchasing the property for $26 million in 2023 merely as an investment, this magnificent 16,850-square-foot mansion comes with exquisite amenities and is…
Louisiana group allegedly set 13 homes on fire for insurance claims; 7 charged
Seven people have been charged in Louisiana over an alleged insurance fraud scheme involving 13 residential fires between 2019 and 2026. Prosecutors say the group rented homes, took out insurance, allegedly set fires and then submitted false claims for property losses, hotel stays and disaster relief payments.
Texas man used Civil War relic as paperweight; later found it was a live explosive
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper set to cut 24-hour journey to under 16
The country's second Vande Bharat sleeper service is expected to substantially reduce the time taken to travel by rail between Bengaluru, India's technology hub, and Mumbai, its financial capital. Although the official launch date has not yet been declared, the railway zones have been asked to commence the service at…