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AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly, EPS says "not given chance to speak"The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after claimi...
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...
Quote of the day by Cate Blanchett: ‘Things present themselves to you, and it's how you…’ – ‘Elizabeth’ actress on why actions reveal more than wordsRenowned actor Cate Blanchett believes true character isn't revealed in self-descriptions but in our actions during difficult times. She em...
Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga ReddyKarnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka...
Amazon points to water conservation steps in India amid data centre scrutinyAmazon has achieved a significant water conservation milestone in India, becoming "water positive" a year ahead of schedule. This means the...
Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
FDA expands recall to all Clover Hill Dairy cheeses after listeria found in products and facilityUS food safety authorities have expanded a cheese recall due to Listeria contamination, now encompassing all products from Clover Hill Dair...
India poised to drive next wave of global steel demand, says Lakshmi MittalIndia is set to lead global steel demand in the coming decades. Large-scale infrastructure projects, urban growth, and energy transition in...
Snow leopard retreats from a pack of dogs. Uttarakhand forest officer says the real problem is not the dogs but...A rare snow leopard video reveals a growing conservation issue. Stray dogs, fueled by unmanaged waste in lower valleys, are venturing into ...
Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
Abhishek Banerjee questioned by CID in Amit Shah remarks caseTrinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the CID for questioning regarding alleged inflammatory remarks. He also faced interrogat...
Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plantTata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dr...
Dia Mirza's environmental remark on patriarchy sparks backlash; internet says 'Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai'. Here's what she saidDia Mirza's assertion on a podcast that patriarchy is the cause of climate change has sparked a heated online debate. While critics argue h...
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...