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Ganesha Ecosphere plant fire in Telangana leaves two dead; company offers support to families- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acres
- In 2017, California cattle ate an estimated 11.6 billion pounds of grass that could become wildfire fuel; researchers say grazing can reduce fire hazards in some rangelands
- Delhi HC, IGI Airport T3 receive bomb threats via email ahead of I-Day, declared hoaxSecurity agencies responded to bomb threats received via email at Delhi High Court and Terminal 3. Searches were conducted at both location...14 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Red Tape ordered to pay Rs 26,000 compensation after Gurgaon man asked to pay extra Rs 30 for carry bagsA consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The footwear brand charged a customer thirty rupees for three shoppi...13 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- In the 1860s, America introduced burning bush as an ornamental; birds later helped spread it into forests across 21 invaded statesThe burning bush, native to Asia, became well-liked for its vibrant autumn hues. Birds transport its seeds, helping it escape confined land...13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- 10 houses, church set ablaze in fresh violence in ManipurIn Tokpa Naga village, a fresh surge of violence led to the destruction of ten homes and a church. Armed attackers reportedly infiltrated t...13 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- In 2021, an 88,307-acre wildfire reached California's sequoias; decades of fuel-clearing burns helped limit damage in Giant Forest to 1.2%, versus 40% nearbyGiant sequoia groves faced severe wildfire threats during a recent event. Prescribed burns, conducted decades earlier, played a crucial rol...12 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- US fired on Panama-flagged ship that tried to break blockade of Iranian ports, WSJ reports citing US officialA US military helicopter fired on a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings. The vessel, Vela Nova, was reportedly hit by a mis...11 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In 2016, NASA deliberately set fire to an empty spacecraft after it left the ISS, creating the largest controlled fire experiment in spaceIn 2016, NASA executed a groundbreaking fire experiment in the unique environment of microgravity aboard an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft. Thi...11 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- In 1935, the U.S. Forest Service adopted a 10 a.m. wildfire policy that helped extend fire suppression across western forests for decadesA 1935 U.S. Forest Service policy aimed to extinguish all fires by 10 a.m. daily. This aggressive suppression strategy prevented natural, l...11 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Government offer of Shah's statement on student protests fails to end Parliament deadlockParliamentary proceedings remain stalled as the Congress demands Prime Minister Modi's reply. The government offered a debate on student pr...11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- Market study in works to regulate big technology firmsThe corporate affairs ministry plans to implement an evidence-based methodology for the upcoming Digital Competition Bill. A thorough marke...11 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Houthis behind attack on Saudi Aramco gas facility in Jubail region, reports Israeli mediaYemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of a...09 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jazan, Saudi Arabia saysFirefighters extinguished a blaze at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday. The facility had previously been shut down following a Houthi...09 Aug, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
- Ants keep entering through your front door? Diluted white vinegar can erase the invisible trails guiding them insideMixing vinegar and water creates a powerful solution that disrupts ant trails by cloaking their pheromonal communication. This technique hi...06 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- How an 8th grader used 200 ants and a maze to discover a way that could help scientists build smarter robotsA young student's curiosity about ants led to a significant scientific discovery. Seungah Chung investigated how ants navigate, questioning...06 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Scientists found ants have been running tiny 'Dairy Farms' for 35 million years, and the sweet reward explains whyAnts and aphids share an ancient mutualistic relationship for nourishment and protection. Ants herd aphids, receiving sugary honeydew and p...04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- Scientists gave ants five 'piano movers' puzzles, and larger groups consistently outperformed smaller teams on the toughest challengesA study reveals that larger ant groups solve complex transport puzzles better. Researchers found that group size significantly impacts succ...04 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
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