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China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpathsDelhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or...
Detect, disrupt, destroy: Amit Shah vows to dismantle drug trafficking ecosystemUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has declared a three-year mission to dismantle India's drug trafficking network, aiming for a decades-long im...
Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
Three-language formula: Class 7-9 students can continue with existing combo, says CBSECBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-lang...
Global giants commit over $90 billion investment in India amid geopolitical uncertaintyGlobal giants are pouring over USD 90 billion into India, signaling strong confidence in its long-term growth despite global uncertainties....
India outlines energy storage, nuclear targets at BRICS meetBRICS nations are prioritizing energy security, advocating for diverse and stable energy systems. Ministers met in New Delhi to boost coope...
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
India has Rs 95,000 cr addressable market for assistive tech by 2030: NCPEDPIndia's assistive technology market could reach Rs 95,000 crore by 2030 with a dedicated national policy, experts revealed. This sector, cr...
In supercomputer marathon, China tops US; but AI-high? NoChina's LineShine supercomputer has topped the global TOP500 list, utilizing domestically produced chips. However, experts suggest this ach...
Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
The future of AI may be small, cheap and unprofitable: Joachim KlementA groundbreaking study indicates that lightweight AI models installed on everyday home computers are on the verge of surpassing the robust ...