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Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster status- In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinction
- In 1998, an insect no bigger than a grain of rice reached Florida on imported plants; the start of a chain of events tied to the state's orange harvest falling more than 90%
- Rajnath Singh chairs parliamentary panel meeting, discussions focus on Territorial ArmyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on the Territorial Army's effectiveness. Discussions focused on enhancing the reserve forc...06 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- Rajya Sabha clears MSME bill to fast-track payment disputes amid Opposition protestsThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation aims to expedite delayed payment dispute re...03 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer, 'The peoples of this world must unite or they will perish' reveals psychology behind unity in diversity, teaches timeless life advice about humanity must prevail over any conflict, pandemic, natural calamity, environmental challengeQuote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer continues to remind us that lasting progress depends not only on intelligence but also on our wil...29 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- PM Modi assures full Centre support to Assam after flood reviewPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sarbananda Sonowal regarding Assam's flood situation. He assured full central government support fo...26 Jul, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Regulator warns insurers against deep discounts on fire risk coverThe insurance regulator has flagged aggressive underpricing in fire insurance, with discounts of up to 99% on large industrial risks, warni...24 Jul, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
- Assam floods submerge Nazira tea estates, over 57,000 people affectedUnprecedented floods have severely impacted tea estates in Nazira Sub-Division, Sivasagar District. Incessant rainfall in Nagaland caused r...20 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, damages crops and orchardsA dramatic cloudburst hit the Chittergul area of Anantnag on Sunday, triggering severe flash floods that wreaked havoc on the region. Agric...12 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Pune building collapse: Toll up at 9 as last body recovered; official dubs incident 'act of God'Rescue teams recovered the last missing person, raising the death toll to nine. Fourteen individuals were successfully rescued from the col...12 Jul, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- Show same concern for rain-hit farmers as traffic snarls: Onion growers' body to Maharashtra governmentAn onion growers' body urged the Maharashtra government for urgent aid to rain-affected farmers. They noted that traffic disruptions receiv...11 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- Rented house damaged in a flood or earthquake? Do you still have to pay rent to your landlord? Here's what the law saysCan tenants stop paying rent after floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters? Here's what the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the...09 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- CPI(M) accuses UDF govt of 'politicising' Wayanad landslide tragedy, blames administrative lapsesThe CPI(M) accused the UDF government of politicizing the Wayanad landslide tragedy. Contradictory statements by ministers and officials un...09 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- Enrol under PM Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31: Maharashtra agriculture minister to farmersMaharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has urged farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31. This rev...04 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position stradd...25 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
- Awakening Buddha through truth, compassion and reflectionThe Buddha's teachings, rooted in truth and deep contemplation, transformed spirituality into a rational pursuit. He emphasized the immense...24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
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