Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…
Nearly all Indian refiners, except Numaligarh Refinery, are now importing Russian crude. (AI image) India’s imports of crude oil from Russia have dropped from the highs seen in March when the supply disruptions from the Middle East caused by the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure prompted refiners to step up buys from…
The government has approved a Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee fund of Rs 12,980 crore to support maritime insurance amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.The scheme aims to address rising insurance premiums and tighter approvals for shipping cover, which are currently being granted…
Neymar’s future in the 2026 World Cup album remains uncertain as the decision still rests on his recovery and form/ Getty Images There was a time when leaving Neymar out of anything tied to a World Cup would have felt impossible. For more than a decade, he was not just part of Brazil’s story, he…
RRB releases ALP CBT 2 hall ticket 2026 for 10970 vacancies, candidates can download call letter RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) examination under Centralized Employment Notice CEN 01/2025. The…
The Asian Development Bank on Sunday rolled out an ambitious $70 billion regional investment roadmap to strengthen electricity links and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, in a push to improve resilience, reduce costs and widen access, PTI reported.The package combines two large programmes –a $50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and…
7 Indian schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes 2026. (AI Image) LONDON: Seven Indian schools have been named in the top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026 in London on Thursday.PCMC Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj English Medium School, a public kindergarten, primary and secondary school in Kasarwadi, Pune, and Army Goodwill School…
OECD report finds teenage career aspirations remain narrow despite changing job market A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) examining career readiness among teenagers finds that many 15-year-olds remain uncertain about their future and continue to focus on a limited number of traditional occupations.Drawing on data from the OECD’s Programme…
Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted at…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave sweeping across France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities requested the cancellation of the prestigious track and field event, citing mounting pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organisers…
