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A solitary catamaran named “Silky” patrols the waters around Malpelo Island, a protected haven for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific. Its crew of environmentalists confronts illegal fishing boats targeting sharks within the reserve, located 500 kilometers off Colombia’s mainland. Since 2018, the team has worked tirelessly to safeguard the Malpelo Fauna and Flo...
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Center and the Election Commission regarding a petition challenging the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The petitioner, Shashank J Sridhar, argued that such promises create an unsustainable financial burden and violate constitutional principles. The petition calls for the EC to enforce regulations to prevent […]
Sivamani Paramesh took over as the 26th director general of the Coast Guard. He was appointed in the post just a day before by Modi government. Paramesh was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in August 2024, after the death of his predecessor, Rakesh Pal, due to cardiac arrest.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that pilgrims visiting Sabarimala without online registration will be granted darshan at the Lord Ayyappa temple. This decision follows widespread protests against the earlier mandate for online bookings. Vijayan assured enhanced crowd management along with the introduction of emergency medical services and improved facilities along the route.
Fakhar Zaman has received a show cause notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following his comments regarding Babar Azam’s exclusion from the squad. In a post on ‘X’, Zaman compared Babar’s situation to that of Virat Kohli, arguing against sidelining key players. The PCB has requested an explanation from Zaman, while assistant coach Azhar […]
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has outperformed Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, remaining in the 601-800 band for the 6th consecutive year. BHU achieved higher scores in teaching and research quality, while both DU and JNU fell to the 801-1000 band.
Indian stock markets pared the early gains to settle in the negative territory on Tuesday. Sensex shed 152.93 points or 0.19% to settle at 81,820.12. Similarly, Nifty ended at 25,057.35, down 70.60 points or 0.28%. In broader markets, smallcap stocks outperformed the benchmarks, with Smallcap index ending higher by 1.11%. Midcap, too, ended higher by […]
A 22-year-old man, Ankur, was fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi after he and his brother advised a biker to drive safely. The attack occurred when the biker stopped, leading three men to assault the brothers. Ankur sustained multiple stab wounds and was declared dead at the hospital, while his brother Himanshu was injured. Police are […]
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, a victim of a deepfake video, has been appointed as the National Ambassador for Cyber Safety by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs. She expressed her commitment to raising awareness about cybercrime, emphasizing its pervasive threat and the need for collective action to safeguard digital spaces and […]
Rajasthan’s Sanskrit medium schools will greet students with “Supravatam” and “Namaskaram” instead of traditional greetings like “Good Morning.” The initiative, led by Minister Madan Dilawar, aims to immerse students in Sanskrit culture, supported by a revamped curriculum and dress codes. Mobile phone use is banned, and schools will integrate technology.
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday claimed that Governor CP Radhakrishnan had nominated 7 individuals to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with their names published by the state govt. This information comes as the court has reserved its decision regarding a challenge against the governor for delaying appointments to vacant positions for 4 years.
Hours before the ECI announces the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly poll schedule, CM Hemant Soren urged PM Modi to clear ₹1.36 lakh crore in pending coal dues. Soren stated that Jharkhand is not seeking a special budget but rather its rightful dues, which he believes are hindering the state’s development. He highlighted ongoing non-payment by […]
India and the United States have finalized a significant Rs 32,000 crore agreement for 31 Predator drones, aimed at strengthening the Indian Armed Forces’ capabilities. The deal includes establishing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in India. Signed under a govt-to-govt framework with US defense firm General Atomics, the agreement marks a pivotal moment in […]
The Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended the fourth suspect in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique on Tuesday. The arrested individual, 23-year-old Harishkumar Balakram, was detained in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly providing financial support and coordinating logistics.
Opposition MPs, including Kalyan Banerjee and Gaurav Gogoi, walked out of a joint committee meeting on the Waqf Bill, citing derogatory remarks made by a BJP member. After nearly an hour, they returned, though BJP members accused them of disrespecting committee chairman Jagadambika Pal. This marks the second consecutive day of walkouts by opposition members […]