NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and condemned the attacks on the nation, in his first conversation with any Gulf leader since the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran.“Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan….
About 27 million tons of Saharan dust deliver roughly 22,000 tons of phosphorus to the Amazon annually/ Image: NASA In 2015, scientists reported evidence that vast plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert help replenish phosphorus in the Amazon rainforest, linking the world’s largest desert to its largest rainforest through what researchers described as one…
Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) What will be the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East on India’s trade, exports, crude oil and LPG supply? Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States and…
PC: New York Times and Space NASA is shaking up its Artemis programme. The agency had originally planned a simple sequence: Artemis II would fly around the Moon, then Artemis III would attempt a lunar landing in 2028. But it seems things aren’t so straightforward. Now Artemis III will stay closer to Earth first, with…
Several Indians, among them actress Subhashree Ganguly and her little boy, remain stuck abroad due to flight cancellations sparked by rising unrest in West Asia. She had taken her son Yuvaan on a Dubai trip over his school break. The area’s conflict and tightened airspace rules now block their flight back to India. Filmmaker Raj…
March opens like a tide that pulls back before it rushes in. The prediction of your month is clear. Relief around children and family matters comes first, then a patch of money stress and emotional irritability, and then a stronger finish with recognition, social support, and workable solutions.Astrologically, the Sun moves through your sign for…
West Bengal is set to revolutionise Higher Secondary education with contemporary, project-based subjects starting next academic year. New offerings like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development will be introduced. These courses, delivered online and overseen by experts, aim to boost student engagement and align learning with modern career demands. The West Bengal government…
In a recent update, Delhi Airport has issued a fresh travel advisory amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The international air travel out of India is beginning to feel the ripple effects. Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi has warned of possible disruptions to westbound international flights, urging travellers to stay informed and…
The government is working on a new system that could make it easier to penalise unsafe driving, with a proposal to introduce a point-based mechanism for driving licenses. Under the plan, motorists who repeatedly violate traffic rules may face suspension or even cancellation of their licenses.Speaking at the National Conclave on Road Safety organised by…
NEW DELHI: The race to the knockouts at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with three semifinal spots already secured and one final berth still up for grabs.England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, and New Zealand national cricket team have officially booked their places in the last…