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Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...24 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST- Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Afcons Infra shares soar over 9% on Rs 5,301 cr order to build world’s second-largest breakwaterAfcons Infrastructure shares surged following a significant contract win. The company will construct a 10.14-km breakwater for Vadhvan Port...10 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- More macro headwinds on the cards? Tackle them with core principles: 6 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 28%There was a time when the Indian pharma story in the US was almost entirely about inspection risk. The US FDA would inspect a plant, a warn...31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalistSibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, h...19 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Here’s a thing investors in equity need to keep in mind. A large part of the upmove one might see in the next one or two trading sessions w...18 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global SouthIn a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a ...17 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
- Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raiseFlipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.15 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's XiIran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict ha...15 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- Hantavirus scare: Evacuations planned as suspected outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape VerdeMedics are working to evacuate two individuals with hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship off West Africa after an outbreak claimed...05 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
- Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000America could be set to pull back its troops in Germany more than the previously announced 5,000.. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ...03 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
- The self-styled African king thrown out of Scotland has a wild new plan and Ghana should worryKofi Offeh, who claimed to be a king from an illegal camp in Scotland, has been deported to Ghana. Now back in his homeland, he declares hi...25 Apr, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- Yesterday's T20 World Cup match results: India gets a big boost after South Africa’s 9-wicket thrashing of West Indies. Here's whyYesterday's match results: India got a big boost after South Africa crushed the West Indies by 9 wickets in their second Super 8s match of ...27 Feb, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Twitter shared news of Ebola outbreak before health officialsTwitter was a resource for those to share news of Ebola cases prior to official announcements from the Nigerian Ministry of Health, the WHo...02 Jun, 2015, 07.58 PM IST
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