Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Assam flood update: Over 46,000 affected, 3,809 hectares of crop land floodedAssam grapples with escalating floods as 46,000 people in six districts face inundation, with Dhemaji bearing the brunt. The Brahmaputra an...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
IBBI seeks to streamline real estate insolvency regulations with focus on homebuyersIndia's bankruptcy watchdog is proposing significant reforms to expedite real estate insolvency. Key changes include excluding completed or...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “Home is not where we live; home is where we… — Life lessons on belonging, family, connection, acceptance and why finding where you truly belong mattersAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Home is not where we live; home is where we belong.” The saying reflects the idea tha...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
UK announces tougher rules to remove illegal migrants and foreign criminalsBritain is set to significantly boost its detention capacity for illegal immigrants by 40% over the next decade, aiming to remove over 45,0...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Ladakh fines four tourists Rs 2 lakh and seizes their Thar, Creta and Fortuner; here is what they didLadakh's Wildlife Department has fined four tourists Rs 50,000 each, totalling Rs 2 lakh, for illegally driving into protected areas includ...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpathsDelhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch processWest Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This stat...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Russia fortifies Engels Airbase with hardened shelters for Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombersRussia is fortifying its Engels Airbase with at least 17 new hardened aircraft shelters for its Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers. This ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
"Congress' arrogance, greed for power attempted to crush Constitution": Amit Shah marks Samvidhan Hatya DiwasUnion Minister Amit Shah on Thursday targeted Congress on the anniversary of the proclamation of the 1975 Emergency, calling it a period of...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Emergency among darkest chapters of Indian history: Vice President RadhakrishnanVice President C P Radhakrishnan has labelled the Emergency period as a dark chapter in India's history, honouring those who defended democ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Travelling abroad a Fundamental Right: Delhi court permits accused to visit ThailandA Delhi court has permitted an accused in a multi-crore bank loan fraud case to travel to Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Fix our boulevard of broken pavementsThe Supreme Court has declared walking on footpaths a fundamental right, citing the freedom of movement. This landmark ruling follows a tra...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental rightThe Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary d...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Walking on safe footpaths a fundamental right: SCPedestrians have a fundamental right to walk safely on designated footpaths, the Supreme Court declared Friday. This right, stemming from c...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Defamation Suit: Delhi Court grants interim injunction to entrepreneur Ankiti Bose, directs article removalEntrepreneur Ankiti Bose has received interim relief from a Delhi court. The Dwarka Court has ordered the removal of a defamatory article. ...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST