Himachal Pradesh Apple Output May Fall 40% Amid Climate Disruptions

Experts Call for Tree Census and Health Audits to Prevent Delhi Tree Falls

Experts have raised concerns about the recurring incidents of trees falling in Delhi, citing the absence of a proper tree census as a key contributing factor. The lack of regular health audits means diseased or structurally weak trees often go undetected until they collapse. Specialists are urging authorities to conduct systematic tree censuses to identify and treat at-risk trees at an early stage. Poor maintenance practices have also been flagged as a significant reason behind the frequency of such incidents in the capital.

Roof Collapses at Ratnagiri Railway Station in Maharashtra During Heavy Rain

A portion of the roof at Ratnagiri Railway Station in Maharashtra collapsed amid heavy rainfall. Visuals from the site showed a roughly 50-foot section of the roof lying on the outer area of the station floor. The incident highlights the structural vulnerability of railway infrastructure during extreme weather conditions. No immediate details regarding casualties or service disruptions were reported in the initial coverage.

BJP’s Rajya Sabha tally likely to go up by 3 with a no-challenge election

116-Year-Old Woman Climbs 3,550 Steps to Tirumala, Gets VIP Darshan

A 116-year-old devotee received VIP darshan at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh after a video of her walking went viral. Despite her extraordinary age, she climbed the Alipiri footpath, a 9-kilometre trail through the Seshachalam hills involving nearly 3,550 steps. She undertook the arduous trek to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara at the hilltop shrine. Temple authorities arranged special VIP access for her, recognising her remarkable feat and devotion.