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Police registered a case and began an investigation to nab the people seen in the videos, including the youth who was seen standing motionless on the road.

Ancient Roman cities are being rediscovered beneath the water. Researchers are using satellite technology and sonar to map submerged roads and buildings in areas like the Venice Lagoon. This innovative approach helps preserve historical sites and provides a clearer picture of how people lived centuries ago. The findings also shed light on past environmental shifts.

Bengaluru witnessed an intense hailstorm, turning the Kanteerava Stadium turf white. Officials attribute the phenomenon to intense surface heating and unstable atmospheric conditions, common during peak summer months. The hailstorm, though brief, tragically led to two electrocution deaths in the city.

Noida Likely To Miss April Deadline To Resurface 150km Road Network

Mysuru City Corporation tackled a 30-year-old public urination problem on Mother Teresa Road by installing reflective stainless steel sheets. This innovative, cost-effective measure has reportedly reduced the nuisance by 90% within 24 hours, creating a psychological deterrent for offenders. The initiative, costing Rs 9 lakh, is being considered for wider implementation.

Enforcement Directorate raided nearly a dozen locations in Chandigarh and Mohali targeting builders linked to alleged financial fraud in acquiring Change of Land Use (CLU) licenses. During a Mohali raid, bags of Rs 500 notes, estimated at Rs 25 lakh, were reportedly thrown from a building. The ED action follows complaints of cheating the public of hundreds of crores.

Spy images also hint at a larger touchscreen infotainment system than the current model. In terms of equipment, the SUV is expected to offer features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, wireless charging and a premium sound system. Other features likely to continue include a heads-up display, cruise control, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a single-pane electric sunroof and ventilated front seats.

Nights are warming faster than days globally, impacting crops, ecosystems, and human health. Cities trap heat due to concrete and lack of green cover, while rising greenhouse gases act like a thicker blanket, preventing heat escape. This 'asymmetric warming' alarms scientists, indicating a fundamental shift in the planet's ability to cool itself.