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Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...- 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...
- Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visasCanada slashes processinf times for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor v...
- Studying in Australia gets costlier for international students as government raises visa feeAustralia has significantly hiked visa application fees for international students and post-study work, sparking outrage from the education...
- Major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow's oil sectorLoud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after authorities issued air raid w...
- Southwest monsoon enters Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule: IMDMonsoon has finally arrived in parts of Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule, bringing relief to eastern districts. The India Meteorologic...
- "Delighted to host you on your first visit": PM Modi welcomes Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi to India for her inaugural visit. The leaders are set to h...
- Psychology says people reporting alien contact show higher levels of dissociation and paranormal belief compared to othersA UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher levels of dissoci...
- Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
- Tel Aviv should build broader alliance from India to US via West Asia: Top Israeli defence officialIsrael's top defence official proposed a new regional security architecture, advocating for a broad alliance from India to the US, encompas...
- Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar AVSM, VSM assumes command of Southern CommandLieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar has taken charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command. A decorated officer with...
- India lags Asia-Pacific in AI deployment despite strong talent poolIndia lags behind Asia-Pacific peers in AI adoption, with only 43% of organizations deploying the technology. However, the nation leads glo...
- India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
- India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
- Not a poem, not a lesson: Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan's hit song appears in Odisha Class 5 English textbook. Netizens reactA Class 5 English textbook in Odisha has reportedly included the lyrics of Bollywood's iconic song Nimbooda Nimbooda as a lesson. It led to...
- Something left a giant scar next to our galaxy’s Black Hole, and scientists finally have answersMilky Way black hole mystery reveals a hidden cosmic scar near Sagittarius A. Astronomers discovered a strange cavity shaped by powerful st...
- Delhi-NCR weather: Rain brings relief after intense heat, IMD issues yellow alert for coming daysDelhi-NCR, including Noida, experienced isolated thunderstorms on Monday, offering a welcome respite from the heat. The India Meteorologica...
- Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
- A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
- 75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
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