Four years of Project Cheetah: 52 thriving, 32 born in IndiaProject Cheetah in India has successfully reintroduced cheetahs, reaching a population of 52. Thirty-two cheetahs were born in the country,...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
In 2021, researchers found 52% fewer moth caterpillars beneath LED; lit hedgerows than nearby unlit ones, an overlooked cost of brighter nightsNew research indicates whiter LED streetlights significantly reduce insect populations. These lights are more detrimental to moth caterpill...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with generative AI, Hinglish and smarter voice controlsAmazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Introduce UCC Bill in Parliament instead of pushing it via states: Omar Abullah to BJPJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticised the BJP's Uniform Civil Code strategy. He stated the bill should be introduced in...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Samsung's India public policy chief resigns, sources saySamsung India’s head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, has resigned after nearly four years at the company, with his last week cur...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
In 1995, only 51 kakapo were left, including just 20 females. Now, New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot has reached 325, but they don't breed every yearNew Zealand's kakapo parrot has seen a remarkable increase in its population, which now stands at 325 individuals, a recovery from a mere 5...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisisAn Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages indust...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
China benefited most from BRICS summit: SibalKapil Sibal called BRICS a “motley” grouping and said China emerged as the biggest beneficiary from the New Delhi summit. However, he credi...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
AI can drive greater telecom network autonomy, but accountability remains crucial: TRAI ChairmanArtificial intelligence can enhance India's telecom network autonomy and efficiency. Increased automation must not compromise accountabilit...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Successful BRICS summit gives BJP political boost ahead of assembly polls
The recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the ruling BJP party, enhancing its political leverage as it approach...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
GFF 2026: FM Sitharaman on India’s tech leap, demographic dividend, AI risks and road to global scaleGlobal Fintech Fest: Sitharaman said that India was experiencing its demographic dividend in real time, with the country’s young population...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Salman Khurshid urges Centre to include Opposition in India’s BRICS consultationsCongress leader Salman Khurshid stated India's BRICS representation should include the entire country. He urged the Union government to con...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
New study shows how saving threatened species cuts their funding and triggers a relapse riskWildlife conservation faces a funding paradox where recovering species lose essential support. Current funding models rely on immediate ext...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth ...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving servicesIndia’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expand...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
'ECI eliminated 15% of India's population': Ex-CEC Quraishi takes dig at SIR, questions illegal immigrant numbersFormer Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi criticised the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, question...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST