Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
China's grasslands hit a drought threshold where stable perennial plants collapse, and fast-growing annual species take over, scientists foundA groundbreaking study in China's Inner Mongolia reveals a surprising 'tipping point' in grasslands. As drought intensifies, plant communit...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Maharashtra government starts deliberations on Uniform Civil Code, announcement of committee on UCC likely next weekMaharashtra is set to frame a Uniform Civil Code, with an expert committee to be formed soon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted ...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Fake Canadian admission scam exposed: Study abroad dream turns fraud as Chandigarh panel orders ₹12.35 lakh refund to studentA Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a visa consultancy and its former employee to refund ₹12.35 lakh with interest to a young woma...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
DU likely to begin ECA admission trials from July 15, issues guidelines for candidatesDelhi University is set to commence physical trials for admissions under the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quota from July 15. Candidat...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 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
What are the required documents for a German citizenship application?Aspiring German citizens must gather a comprehensive set of documents to prove their identity, legal residency, financial stability, and in...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Psychology explains why football’s biggest stars face extra pressure during penalty shootoutsPenalty shootouts, while thrilling, often see elite footballers falter under immense pressure. Research indicates that the weight of expect...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
'You don't need a degree': He got into IIT Delhi, then walked away from it for Microsoft. This 19-year-old's career move is going viralA 19-year-old has bypassed IIT Delhi's prestigious academic path for a software engineering role at Microsoft. Ashish Kumar Verma, already ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Not a poem, not a lesson: Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan's hit song appears in Odisha Class 5 English textbook. Netizens reactA Class 5 English textbook in Odisha has reportedly included the lyrics of Bollywood's iconic song Nimbooda Nimbooda as a lesson. It led to...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
‘Studied just 2-3 hours': CBSE class 12 topper AIR 1 reveals smart revision strategy & last-minute preparation that helped him secure top rankAhmedabad student Krishiv Achyut Dani has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CBSE Class 12 examinations. He credits his success to a d...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Bengaluru techie reveals why she left Rs 30 LPA job at 30, to pursue a different career: ‘My body gave up….’A 30-year-old Bengaluru tech professional, Aakriti Goel, left a lucrative Rs 30 lakh per annum job at Healofy to pursue her lifelong dream ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST