22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict: MEA | India News
NEW DELHI: India has lost 22 nationals, including 14 seafarers, in the ongoing West Asia…
22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict: MEA | India News
NEW DELHI: India has lost 22 nationals, including 14 seafarers, in the ongoing West Asia conflict, the ministry of external Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, three Indians had been killed in Saudi Arabia.“We are deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. We have lost 22 Indian nationals in…
London could face a repeat of the Beast from the East as polar vortex threatens winter freeze: How it could affect the weather | World News
London could face a spell of unusually cold weather this winter as a disruption to the polar vortex raises the possibility of Arctic air moving towards the UK. The polar vortex, a vast circulation of cold air high above the Arctic, can influence winter weather patterns when it weakens or becomes distorted, potentially allowing colder…
‘Didn’t want Mamata to contest another election’: Suvendu Adhikari on why he kept Bhabanipur seat | India News
शुभेंदु अधिकारी और ममता बनर्जी NEW DELHI: Explaining his decision to vacate his Nandigram stronghold and retain Bhabanipur, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday that vacating the Bhabanipur seat would have given his predecessor, Mamata Banerjee, another opportunity to contest the subsequent bypoll and return to the state assembly.Adhikari, who won both…
Italian farmer planted mysterious seeds found in attic, discovered ancient biblical wheat with seven ears on one stalk that could help crops survive drought and climate change
An Italian farmer who planted unidentified seeds found in his family’s attic ended up rediscovering a little-known heritage wheat variety that could offer useful lessons for agriculture facing climate change. As reported by Smithsonian Magazine, Claudio Grossi, a farmer near Parma in northern Italy, discovered that one of the plants growing from the seeds produced…
Hardeep Singh Puri: BJP fields Hardeep Singh Puri as its candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll from MP | India News
BJP names Hardeep Puri as its candidate for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday nominated senior leader and Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh.The seat fell vacant after BJP leader L Murugan vacated it earlier in October.Puri is a member of…
Scientists spot rare tiny snakes in Malaysia that do not just slither but do cartwheels; they roll at 12 feet per second when they sense danger
Scientists have captured rare footage of tiny Southeast Asian snakes performing rapid cartwheels to escape danger, revealing an unusual form of movement that allows the reptiles to travel at speeds of up to 12 feet per second. The findings, published in Current Biology on October 19, 2026, were reported by Science News, Live Science and…
‘We don’t want a fight’: Delhi traders’ body writes to Rahul Gandhi again over November 1 rally | India News
Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A Delhi traders’ body on Wednesday wrote another letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan until after Diwali over fears that the gathering could disrupt business in several major markets.The Chamber…
jeff bezos’ wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos-backed fund commits $4.8 million to 48 climate solutions that missed Earthshot Prize finals; funding supports projects ranging from carbon removal to wildlife protection | World News
The Bezos Earth Fund, chaired by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, with Lauren Sanchez Bezos serving as vice chair, has committed $4.8 million over three years to support 48 climate and nature solutions nominated for the Earthshot Prize but not selected as finalists. Announced on February 4, 2026, the initiative is a collaboration between the Bezos…
Centre deputes a high-level team to investigate death of Cheetah, caused by firearm pellet injuries, in Madhya Pradesh | India News
19-month-old radio-collared male cheetah, an offspring of Namibia-born Cheetah Nirva, was found injured on Oct 25 NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday deputed a high-level team to investigation the death of a 19-month-old male Cheetah of Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, caused by firearm pellet injuries.The team has been tasked with undertaking a thorough investigation…
In 2020, MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a South Carolina charity; six years later, part of that gift is helping turn a rundown Columbia motel site into 30 affordable homes for local families
In 2020, Scott gave $10 million to United Way of the Midlands (AP file photo) Six years after philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott donated $10 million to a South Carolina charity; part of that money is now helping fund affordable housing in Columbia. As part of the project, a former…
