Trump administration sued for removing harm definition from Endangered Species Act rules. Nine environmental organisations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to withdraw a long-standing interpretation of the Endangered Species Act that treated habitat destruction as a form of harm to protected wildlife, Reuters reported.The case, filed in a federal…
Finding love has become a lot more complicated in the age of dating apps, but a simple idea from Finland is reminding people that real-life connections can happen in the most ordinary places. A unique system using pink shopping baskets at some supermarket chains has gone viral after a social media video introduced the concept…
Indian truck driver Jashanpreet Singh A 21-year-old Indian national who was living in the United States illegally has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a devastating truck crash in Southern California that killed three people and injured several others.Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the United States illegally under the Biden administration,…
Actor Jeetendra and his family have expanded their real estate holdings with the purchase of a lavish apartment in Pune’s Kiwale. The luxurious residence, valued at around Rs 6.5 crore, has been acquired by the veteran actor along with his children, Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. The family has occupied the 23rd floor of the…
Engineer, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is in the news for his indefinite hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak and is on his 18th day. Seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk has reportedly lost more than 8 kg since beginning the protest on June 28, while a drop in his blood pressure…
Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty,…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased the possibility of India and Pakistan facing each other three times during the tournament, but it has also reignited criticism over how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really…
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has been discharged from the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai after he underwent shoulder surgery. On his discharge, his wife Anna Lezhneva, shared the update on his health and thanked the doctors. Anna Lezhneva’s post Anna Lezhneva took to her Instagram handle to share pictures…
2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
Monsoon season brings mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria. Several home remedies offer effective and health-friendly mosquito protection. Essential oils such as neem and citronella can be used in sprays or diffusers. Camphor and garlic sprays create natural barriers against these bothersome insects. Certain plants and lemon with cloves also help deter mosquitoes…