South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flightsAir India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
ENG vs IND, 1st T20I: Playing XI, live streaming, pitch and weather report, and match predictionEngland and India clash in a T20I series opener at Riverside Ground, with hosts England holding a slight edge. Expect a seam-friendly pitch...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
After 250 years, the 'American dream' is tarnished but aliveAs the US nears its 250th anniversary, the 'American dream' remains a powerful draw, symbolizing opportunity and a better life. Immigrants ...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Automobiles biggest driver of India's export growth to Japan: ReportIndia's automotive exports to Japan have surged, becoming the primary growth engine and now representing 13% of shipments by FY26, up from ...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
India's manufacturing growth expected to moderate in April-June due to West Asia crisis: FICCIIndian manufacturing growth is set to slow in the first quarter of FY27, with a FICCI survey revealing muted business sentiment. This moder...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Bank credit to industry grows at robust 17.5% in May: RBIIndian banks witnessed a significant surge in credit to industries, with a robust 17.5% annual growth in May. This expansion was driven by ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Powering India's MSMEs: Why reliable energy must become part of manufacturing strategyIndia's MSMEs may power the country's manufacturing ambitions, but their competitiveness ultimately depends on something far more basic—rel...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
US stocks fall as report of OpenAI IPO delay causes jittersWall Street stocks fell on Friday, capping a roller-coaster week for tech stocks as traders fretted that valuations may be entering bubble ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Global Market: US revises 2026 first-quarter GDP growth up to 2.1%The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revi...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Top tennis players to limit media appearances at Wimbledon as protest over prize money continuesWimbledon's top tennis stars are continuing their protest over prize money by cutting media time to just 15 minutes per match during the fi...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast warThe poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and 20 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with the Agam Instit...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
World's highest-consuming 10 pc causing environmental damage of up to USD 5.7 trn annually: StudyThe world's top consumers, mainly in the US and EU, cause trillions in environmental damage annually. Biodiversity loss and climate change ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Neymar Jr: '1% chance, 99% faith.' Powerful life lessons on belief, perseverance and never giving upNeymar Jr., the phrase "1% Chance, 99% Faith" is a powerful reminder that even the smallest possibility can be enough if paired with unwave...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST