Why the Ae’o nearly disappeared Imagine a bird that was so close to extinction that there were only a few hundred left in the entire world. But then hardwork of scientists and magic of innovation brought them back in large numbers and the same bird is now thriving across parts of its native habitat decades…
The report argues that the US has increasingly adopted a negotiation strategy built around uncertainty (Representative image) A long-awaited India-US trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, with negotiations between the two countries now virtually complete, a senior US official said on Wednesday.Speaking on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes over the ugly scenes that unfolded after the FIFA World Cup final, saying he would have “headbutted” the midfielder had he been on…
Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has opened to unprecedented fan frenzy as audiences throng theatres for the actor’s first release after becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. However, hours before the film’s theatrical debut, a viral video from a theatre in Namakkal sparked a fresh controversy over alleged ticket overpricing. The clip has ignited widespread debate…
Toyota India is gearing up to introduce the next-generation Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market soon. Ahead of its official launch, the company has released another teaser, offering a subtle glimpse of the pickup’s front and rear-end design while keeping most styling details under wraps. At the front, the pickup features a black-coloured grille,…
France has approved the temporary return of two controversial pesticides that had been banned nationally for the past two years, reigniting a fierce debate between agricultural competitiveness and environmental protection. Lawmakers backed an emergency farm bill that allows limited use of the insecticides under strict conditions, arguing that French farmers need the chemicals to remain…
File photo: Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft NEW DELHI: Beefing up the country’s submarine hunter fleet to counter rising underwater presence of Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) at the…
A health worker stands at an ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Prosper Heri Ngorora) At least 999 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data released on Wednesday, with the actual toll potentially higher as authorities continue to track cases and fatalities.The…
Oil market is heating up again with Brent crude already touching its five-week high of more than $94 a barrel as tensions between the US and Iran intensified. As tensions in the Middle East continue to simmer and traders grow cautious, analysts expect crude prices to remain broadly in the $90-100 a barrel range rather…
