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FEBRUARY 2023
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaTwo Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, seeking the disqualification of six party lawmakers who rec...
Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS...
Monday ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz highest since start of war: monitorA record 36 commodity carriers navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a significant uptick following a US-Iran memorandum to end the Mid...
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
Woody and Buzz are back: Toy Story 5 becomes the highest-opening film in the franchise's historyPixar's Toy Story 5 has shattered box office records, raking in over USD 300 million globally on its opening weekend. This marks the bigges...
Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
GTA 6 pre-order release date, time for ps5, xbox, price, story, platforms, locations and everything we know so farGTA VI pre-order release date, time, price: Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders begin June 25, with the highly anticipated game launching Novembe...
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
AI company Dream triples value to $3 billion in funding roundBicycle Capital and Group 11 led the round, which nearly tripled its valuation from $1 billion in February 2025, Dream co-founders Shalev H...
Govt ratifies 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY'26, to be credited this monthThe government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY26, clearing the proposal recommended ...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decisionUK inflation remained steady at 2.8% in May, surprising economists and the Bank of England. This data influenced currency markets, with Ste...
How a Rs 5 dispute ended Indian Railways paying Rs 10,000 as compensationIndian Railways must refund five rupees to a passenger. The railways also have to pay ten thousand rupees in costs. This follows a consumer...
G7 Summit: PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart, discusses ways to build stronger partnershipDuring a significant summit in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in crucial discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney...
Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?Three months after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, President Trump's objectives against Iran show mixed results. While Iran's missile and dron...
India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-endIndia and Canada are set to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterp...
EPFO asks retired employee to return Rs 2.5 crore PF money over company's trust exemption lapse; he fights in HC and winsA retired employee received relief from the Telangana High Court. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation had demanded Rs 2.5 crore PF m...
Unauthorised absence by RBI official grave misconduct: Bombay HC; upholds his removalThe Bombay High Court has ruled that an Reserve Bank of India official's unauthorized absence from work is grave misconduct. The court dism...
Karnataka minister MB Patil seeks restoration of Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights under UDANKarnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil has requested the Union government to reintroduce the Bengaluru-Shivamogga air route...