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Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing act- UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees
- UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deaths
- Karnataka restores full jungle safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole tiger reservesJungle safaris are back at Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves following the state government's approval of a technical committee's repo...26 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting ageThe EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, but may restrict access for military-aged men witho...26 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Umenziwa kakohlwa kukohlwa umenzi' - 'The one who is injured does not forget, but the one who inflicts the injury...'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A timeless Zulu proverb, "The one who is injured does not forget, but the one who inflicts the injury forgets," po...26 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Venezuela to tap IMF reserve assets for quake reconstruction, Bloomberg News reportsVenezuela is planning to utilize $200 million from its $4.5 billion IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to fund reconstruction efforts follow...25 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...25 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Ray Bradbury: "Any experience that touches you, in any particular way, is..." ― How do painful experiences quietly reshape human growth, and life decisions in ways we often fail to notice? Learn the inspiring life lessons on growth, resilience, and wisdom from every experience that shape who we becomeQuote of the Day by Ray Bradbury: Some of life's most valuable lessons do not come from success, comfort, or happiness. They come from disa...25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...24 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Quote of the day by renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous conviction is a dangerous substitute for an...” — The secret lesson behind lifelong learning and better decisions, and why questioning your beliefs can make you wiserQuote of the Day by Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous conviction is a dangerous substitute for an open mind.” This powerful insight from the renow...23 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- As AI adoption grows, token consumption comes under close scrutinyBusinesses are facing hefty AI bills, prompting a shift from simply counting AI tokens to scrutinising their actual value. Companies are no...23 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Mexico, Italy, others see up to two more months of heat stress than in 1970s: ReportGlobal heat stress is intensifying, with regions like Mexico and Kenya experiencing one to two extra months of dangerous heat annually. New...23 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
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