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The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test ahead- On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more
- In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles Darwin
- In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...06 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grassWorld Cup grounds crews are preparing immaculate grass pitches for the upcoming tournament. They are converting artificial turf fields and ...06 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on World Environment DayUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks on the occasion of Worl...05 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...30 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- India to get below normal rainfall with precipitation less than 90% of LPA: IMDIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). ...29 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sectorUSTR Jamieson Greer announced no immediate semiconductor tariffs are planned. He emphasised the importance of duties to encourage domestic ...23 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...22 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the next few weeks, what needs to be watched is market breadth. And also look at which sectors are leading the rally. Why? Because, at ...22 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- In 1892, A North Carolina furnace test for cheap aluminum produced an unexpected solid; that accident helped build the industrial Acetylene AgeA chance discovery in 1892 by Willson in North Carolina led to calcium carbide. This substance could produce acetylene gas. Acetylene provi...18 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...07 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts India’s nuclear programme: Dr SC ChetalA key figure in India’s fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achiev...04 May, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
- FIR against Vedanta plant management officials, others after Chhattisgarh blast kills 20 workersChhattisgarh police have filed a case against Vedanta power plant management. This action follows a deadly blast on April 14 that claimed 2...16 Apr, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
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