India's land records, crucial for property transactions, vary in name and format across states due to land being a state subject. Documents like Maharashtra's 7/12 extract, Karnataka's Khata, Tamil Nadu's Patta, and Punjab's Jamabandi all serve to establish ownership and cultivation rights, with digitization efforts making them increasingly accessible online.
England experienced its warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 17.1C. The UK as a whole saw the second warmest June, marked by extreme heat warnings and temperatures exceeding 30C for seven consecutive days. The heatwave caused school closures and public transport disruptions.
England experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with the UK and Wales seeing their second-warmest, driven by a late-month heatwave that triggered the first three-day red heat alert. Met Office scientists link these extreme temperatures to human-induced climate change, warning of significant health and sector impacts.
England experienced its warmest June on record, while the UK as a whole saw its second warmest, with mean temperatures reaching 17.1C. Record high temperatures were set in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, leading to a rare red extreme heat warning.
Switzerland recorded its hottest June temperature at 38°C in Basel on Thursday, surpassing a 1947 record. The heatwave, affecting Western Europe, is expected to persist, with France reporting 40 drowning deaths and the UK's Met Office noting a 40% chance of breaking its June record.
India is rolling out Bhu-Aadhaar, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), to create a unique digital identity for every land parcel. This initiative aims to simplify property verification, reduce disputes, and streamline land administration by establishing a standard digital record.
