Filing of patent applications in India rose 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 from 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, attributing the increase to steps taken to strengthen the intellectual property rights ecosystem.India is currently the world’s sixth-largest patent filer.“Our patent filings soared to a historic…
Russian crude made up 87 per cent of India’s total fossil fuel imports from Russia during the month. India’s purchases of Russian crude oil reached a fresh record in July for the second straight month, according to data compiled by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). This highlights India’s continued preference…
The Fish and Wildlife Service restored peat wetlands at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge North Carolina’s coastal peatlands are being restored to protect wetlands, reduce wildfire risks and keep carbon stored in the soil. The work is focused on bringing water back to areas that were once drained and altered for farming, timber harvesting…
‘Heads of State’, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, has earned a nomination for Outstanding Television Movie at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.The nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday at the Television Academy in Los Angeles by recent Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller. ‘Heads of…
PARBHANI: At least seven devotees died and another 30 were injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple collapsed during a religious programme at Yashwadi in Manavat taluka of Parbhani district on Saturday afternoon.The injured are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Manwat tehsildar Pandurang Mochewad said around six injured devotees are critical.“The rescue teams…
Stock markets are heading into a crucial week, with investors likely to keep a close watch on state election results, crude oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict. Vote counting for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4, and analysts believe the results could…
Gulveer Singh (Image taken from X) India’s Gulveer Singh created history by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to finish on the podium in the event. His achievement sparked celebrations in his village, with family members expressing pride over his success.His mother, Laxmi, recalled…
China can now conduct national security reviews of overseas investments or transfers that could affect the country’s interests China has introduced sweeping new regulations to tighten scrutiny of overseas investments, with the framework coming into effect on Wednesday amid growing technological competition with the United States.The new rules, announced by China’s State Council on June…
A bear walks out holding an object after sneaking into a fire station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet in his Granby home when he heard strange sounds coming from the corridor. When he went to check, he found two young black bears, about the size of golden retrievers,…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates a goal with teammates during the World Cup Group G match against Egypt. (AP Photo) Belgium narrowly avoided an embarrassing start to their FIFA World Cup campaign as Romelu Lukaku’s immediate influence rescued a 1-1 draw against Egypt in a tense Group G encounter on Monday.With the Red Devils staring…
