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BJP’s three-pronged strategy -‘vote chori’, seat chori, chanda chori: Cong

New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-RSS over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying it is a “scam” perpetrated by their ecosystem on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are “totally silent”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the BJP has a three-pronged strategy – “‘vote chori, seat chori, chanda chori”. He also lashed out at the RSS, saying its statement on the issue was “disgraceful and shameful”. “The ‘chanda chori’ has taken place which is absolutely beyond any doubt.

Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type

Cities around the world are planting more trees to cope with rising urban heat. But our research shows trees alone are often not enough. In some cases, the wrong kind of greening can even make streets feel less comfortable on a hot day. We compared field measurements from Melbourne, Munich and Hong Kong to test how different kinds of urban planting changed the heat people experience outdoors. The results showed layered vegetation – where trees are combined with shrubs and ground cover – often cooled cities more effectively than trees alone. We also found local climate and street design strongly

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2026 (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam. They appeared before flags that symbolized some of the most significant and challenging moments in American history, from the

What is MCI? Does it always lead to dementia?

You’ve forgotten a few appointments lately and you find yourself losing track of conversations. Close friends or family may have also noticed some changes in your memory or thinking. Becoming more forgetful and feeling slower in your thinking is normal in older age. But when these changes are more than you’d expect for your age it might be a sign of MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). So does that mean you’ll soon develop dementia? The short answer is no, not necessarily. And there are things you can do to help prevent, slow or reverse the decline. How do I know if

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