Tropical forests that are known to be the lungs of our planet face another challenge as global warming forces them out of their climatic comfort zones. According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), millions of hectares of tropical forests experience temperatures that interfere with the process of…
Puka Nacua’s LA Rams linked to $61 million Buffalo Bills linebacker (Image via Getty: Los Angeles Rams logo and Buffalo Bills logo) CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles pairs Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano with 2026 draft prospect Anthony Hill Jr. for the Los Angeles Rams. The analyst notes Los Angeles may need wide receiver help beyond…
Deaths from snake bites may be much rarer than earlier estimated, according to an 11-state survey funded by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The survey also shows that 43% of such deaths occurred outside hospital settings or in transit and that snakebite envenomation (SBE) was a disease of impoverishment with 53% of victims…
USDFC invests Rs 90 crore in Nutrifresh to boost Maharashtra agri-tech growth PUNE: In a significant boost to Maharashtra’s emerging agri-tech sector, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has deployed its first tranche of Rs 90 crore out of a proposed Rs 400 crore investment in Pune-based Nutrifresh Farm Tech Pvt. Ltd., marking one…
Asia-Pacific economies entered 2026 on a fragile footing. (AI image) Asia-Pacific economies have entered 2026 on a fragile footing, and the US-Israel-Iran war has exacerbated the risks to GDP growth for economies like China, India, and other major countries in the region, says Moody’s Analytics in its latest report.The global economy has been undergoing a…
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has released its official notification (Advt. No. 383/FTE/CS/REC/2026) inviting applications for Deputy Engineer (E-II) posts in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Horticulture disciplines. The recruitment drive aims to fill 35 vacancies at its Bengaluru unit, offering a strong entry point into a leading defence PSU.Interested and eligible candidates must apply in the…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday cautioned against panic buying of fuel, warning that petrol pumps could be shut for a few days if people continue to crowd fuel stations based on rumours.Responding to reports of long queues at fuel outlets, Abdullah said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel…
Updated Jun 30, 2026 07:45 IST Oil prices traded lower on Tuesday, extending their subdued trend despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia. Brent crude was quoted at USD 72.49 per barrel, down 0.90 per cent on the day, while US benchmark WTI crude slipped 0.73 per cent to USD 70.23 per barrel. The decline…
NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team continued with the ‘no handshake’ policy during their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. At the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands, continuing a trend that has been followed in recent India-Pakistan…
Renting a property in Maharashtra? You may come across the Pagdi system, a unique rental model that offers tenants long-term occupancy rights. The Pagdi system is a unique rental model found in Maharashtra, especially Mumbai.Under this system, while the landlord remains the owner of the land and building, the tenant enjoys strong occupancy rights after…
