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NEET paper leak controversy: Dharmendra Pradhan's exit joins short list of Modi govt's cilmbdowns since 2014The first major retreat came in 2015 when the government sought to amend the land acquisition law to make it easier to acquire land for inf...25 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...24 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 1998, a war photographer inherited a cattle ranch stripped of its rainforest; over the next 20 years, he and his wife planted 2 million trees by hand, brought back the dried-up springs, and turned it into a protected nature reservePhotographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife restored a barren family farm in Brazil. They planted over two million trees, transforming the ...24 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- From Anna Hazare-led Lokpal agitation to Nirbhaya, CAA to CJP: Protests that rocked DelhiCJP supporters marched towards Parliament, echoing past Delhi protests. Thousands of farmers marched towards central Delhi during their tra...20 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arriveBaby quolls learned to avoid toxic cane toads after experiencing nausea from a special snack. This conservation method helps protect the en...18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Agri Minister targets fake seeds, pesticides; aims to expand ICAR outreachICAR aims for financial self-reliance through innovation and tech commercialisation by 2029. The institution released 43 new crop varieties...17 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by James Dean: “I think the prime reason for existence… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, discovery, learning and why growth begins outside your comfort zone by the iconic actor known for his passion, authenticity and deep insights on life, individuality and personal growthQuote of the Day by James Dean: James Dean’s quote, “I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world, is discovery,” explo...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats now kill billions of native animals every year across the continentIntroduced by British settlers in 1788, cats rapidly spread across Australia, becoming a devastating invasive predator. Intended to control...06 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedomOn This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publ...04 Jul, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- SKM delegation to join Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar on SundayThe Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a prominent farmers' group, has pledged support to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged ex...04 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved onesLee, 28, wrote a message and hired the Seoul-based tech company Vaice in December to make a short video clip showing a digital likeness of ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- Ram Temple embezzelment case: Family of theft accused seeks fair probe, says 'punish if guilty, justice if innocent'The family of Avinash Shukla, arrested in connection with alleged theft of Ram temple offerings, seeks justice, stating he should be punish...01 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Manipur: DGP Mukesh Singh praises Cycle Patrol initiativeManipur DGP Mukesh Singh lauded the Cycle Patrol initiative as a vital tool for beat policing and community engagement, particularly in hil...30 Jun, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
- She gave birth and travelled 200 km for exam: How this Tamil Nadu woman from a tribal village became state's youngest judge at 23V. Sripathy, a young mother, achieved a historic feat by becoming the first civil judge from the Malayali tribal community in Tamil Nadu. J...30 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory in all schools, derecognition for violatorsMaharashtra has made teaching Marathi mandatory for all schools, from Class 1 to 10, across all boards. Education Minister Dada Bhuse annou...29 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
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