Why are fire hydrants different colors across US cities? It’s not just for looks |

Fire hydrants, often overlooked infrastructure, are vital connections to underground water mains. In the US, climate dictates whether hydrants are ‘wet barrel’ (always full) or ‘dry barrel’ (emptied to prevent freezing). Their colours, following NFPA guidelines, instantly signal water flow capacity to firefighters, with blue indicating the highest output. Fire hydrants are placed on street…

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30 million barrels in a week! India grabs more Russian crude amid US-Iran war; tankers headed to China make U-turn

Indian refiners have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of Russian crude within a week. (AI image) India is aggressively buying Russian crude oil amidst supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz caused due to the ongoing US-Iran war and Middle East conflict. In fact, India is buying such huge quantities of Russian crude, that tankers headed…

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SSC stenographer Grade C and D exam 2026: Notification released, applications begin at ssc.gov.in

SSC announces stenographer Grade C and D exam 2026 schedule applications begin April 24 today SSC stenographer Grade C and D examination 2026 application window opens notification released today officially SSC announces stenographer Grade C and D exam 2026 schedule applications begin April 24 today SSC stenographer Grade C and D examination 2026 application window…

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Why did US authorities unlawfully cancel a Russian-born Harvard scholar’s visa at the airport?

Russian-born Harvard University researcher Kseniia Petrova was unlawfully cancelled by Customs and Border Protection at Boston Logan International Airport (Credits: AP) A United States District Court has recently ruled that the visa of Russian-born Harvard University researcher Kseniia Petrova was unlawfully cancelled by Customs and Border Protection at Boston Logan International Airport.Judge Christina Reiss said…

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US stock markets today (April 30, 2026): Dow jumps 400 points as earnings cheer offsets oil swings; Alphabet rallies, Meta tumbles

US markets traded mixed on Thursday as strong corporate earnings helped Wall Street stay near record highs despite sharp swings in crude oil prices linked to the Iran war, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1 per cent and remained just below the all-time high touched earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 413…

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Born on a Saturday? What it reveals about your personality, money, love and future

Saturday-born individuals naturally align with navy blue, black, charcoal grey, indigo, deep brown, and earthy dark shades, colours connected with Saturn’s discipline, seriousness, grounding, and karmic depth. Number 8 remains their strongest energetic number because it reflects karma, structure, endurance, responsibility, justice, and long-term achievement. In terms of birth stones, Blue Sapphire remains the strongest…

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