Representative Image of thawing Arctic permafrost releasing ancient carbon into coastal waters (AI-generated image) As Arctic permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, enormous quantities of ancient carbon that has sat frozen in the ground for thousands of years are being carried into the sea. Scientists have long worried that microorganisms in the ocean would break this…
Tuesday’s opening bell had an unusual twist: the Nifty50 and BSE Sensex parted ways instead of moving in sync, leaving investors wondering about the rare phenomenon. While Nifty 50 was down 159.25 points, or 0.64%, at 24,615.00, BSE Sensex was up 166.15 points, or 0.21%, at 78,805.18 around 9:42 am.Explaining the move, the National Stock…
Former England captain Ben Stokes. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes could become the highest-paid player in Big Bash League (BBL) history after retiring from international cricket after series defeat against New Zeland. According to reports from Code Sports, the all-rounder is attracting significant interest from multiple BBL franchises, with…
Vinesh Phogat and Brij Bhushan Saran Singh (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Refusing to accept the trial court’s verdict, Vinesh Phogat on Monday said she and the other women wrestlers who accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment will challenge his acquittal before a higher court.Vinesh, who had…
Kanwar Yatra impact: UP districts announce school and college closures till August 12 Educational institutions in several districts of Uttar Pradesh have been ordered to remain closed temporarily as district administrations implement safety and traffic management measures during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. Schools, colleges, universities and technical institutions in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Baghpat have received…
Ariana Grande spoke directly to her fans for the first time after news broke that she would be stepping back from public life following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour.Amid chatter around her physical appearance and concern over her health, the singer took to the stage at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, August 3,…
There’s a festive hum around you today. Family joy, social warmth, and a sense of emotional ease can make the day feel fuller than usual. The Moon supports domestic happiness, while Jupiter brings satisfaction in money and speech. You may attend a gathering, receive guests, or simply enjoy a pleasant family atmosphere at home.Interestingly, even…
All new cars, passenger and goods vehicles would need to have Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication system. (PTI) NEW DELHI: From Oct 2028, all new two- and three-wheelers, cars, passenger and goods vehicles (including buses and trucks) would need to have Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication system, as per a draft notification of the road transport ministry. The V2V technology…
NEW DELHI: In what is being seen as a major public confession from within the ranks of Lashkar-e-Taiba, senior operative Rizwan Hanif has confirmed that more than three dozen terrorists linked to the outfit have been targeted and killed across several major Pakistani cities since 2020.Delivering a fiery, hate-filled address to a Pakistani audience, Hanif…
Food regulator FSSAI prohibited Dabur from selling many products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India from selling several food products carrying “100 per cent” claims, saying such labelling are “ambiguous, unverifiable” and “likely to mislead consumers”.In a post on social media on Monday, the food regulator said it…