Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Spain wildfire disrupts Madrid-Barcelona rail service as heatwave loomsA wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona. This incident precedes a predict...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulationFrench President Macron urged wealthy democracies to unite on AI regulation, a sentiment echoed by OpenAI's CEO. Amidst US restrictions on ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar joins AI executive huddle with G7 leadersPratyush Kumar of Sarvam AI joined top global AI leaders for a G-7 working lunch. The meeting focused on AI and the Digital Age. Leaders fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
What should international students know about Germany's blocked account requirement?Germany requires international students and job seekers to open a blocked account, known as a Sperrkonto, to prove financial self-sufficien...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominanceIn a rare huddle of AI industry figures, leaders of three of the most powerful AI companies -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO D...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Germany's Freelance Visa explained: Who can apply, eligibility criteria, documents required and how the process worksGermany's Freelance Visa offers a pathway for foreign nationals to live and work independently, catering to both 'Freiberufler' (liberal pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
UK PM Starmer calls Channel incident involving Russian warship 'reckless'A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incide...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Ex-Citi exec alleges she was fired after raising Trump-related compliance concerns: ReportA former Citigroup executive claims she was fired in retaliation for flagging regulatory and compliance risks. The lawsuit alleges these co...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
How spouses and children can move to Germany through family reunification visaGermany offers a family reunification visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children. This visa allows them to join family members lega...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in FranceLeaders at the G7 summit face a packed agenda. Discussions will focus on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East cris...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Planning a Germany trip? Here's how to apply for a Schengen visaIndian citizens planning a trip to Germany require a Schengen visa for short stays. The application involves submitting documents like a pa...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to massive landslide in Poonch district; BRO restores NH-144 after 5-hour haltThe BRO teams confirmed that after a 5-hour operation, the road was cleared and opened for general traffic, allowing the stranded vehicles ...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘A tiger that relocates to a different forest is a tiger that…’ - a lesson on decision-making and knowing your placeA Burmese proverb warns that a tiger relocating to a new forest courts death, illustrating the risks of abandoning a secure environment wit...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST