Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as 'surrender'Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected a US-brokered security agreement with Israel, calling it a surrender and "null and void." He crit...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy saysA crucial shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, near Oman's coast, is being expanded for both directions of traffic, according to a U...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
'India-Israel FTA may be signed in very near future': Israel Embassy's Economic Division head Ofir AmamiIndia and Israel are discussing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods and services, and the agreement could be signed in the near fut...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Govt facilitates shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore, farmers earn twice of domestic priceIndia has successfully shipped premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea freight, a first for commercial exports. This initiative b...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Step up to the plate: Willem HieleA meal atWillem Hiele, located near Ostend in Belgium’s coastal polders, is described as an immersive dining experience shaped by the North...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facingEurope is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AIIBM joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program and is collaborating with the startup to integrate protective AI tools directly into b...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
NARCL to expand beyond government guarantee modelIndia's state-backed bad bank, NARCL, is set to broaden its acquisition strategy, moving beyond government-guaranteed deals. This expansion...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
IPO-bound Laxyo expands operations in Africa; bags Rs 200-crore order in ZambiaIndore-based Laxyo Ltd has significantly expanded its global footprint by securing a substantial Rs 200-crore raise-boring contract in Zamb...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST