The Centre had asked CSIR-NEERI to develop green/low-emission fireworks with pollution reduction of more than 50% in association with fireworks manufacturers NEW DELHI: There is no unanimity on allowing commercial production of next-generation green firecrackers in the country, with two govt organisations taking contradictory stands in Supreme Court.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National…
Indian-origin US Congressmen Shri Thanedar. (AP Photo) Indian-origin US Congressmen Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi vowed to push back against anti-India and anti-immigrant hatred in the United States, urging Indian-Americans to play a bigger role in public life by contesting elections at all levels.The Democratic lawmakers made the remarks during an event in Washington marking…
China achieves 99% hybrid rice seed cloning with HUAXU gene, cuts annual seed costs China’s new hybrid rice can preserve its high-yield traits across generations, potentially allowing farmers to replant seeds instead of buying new ones every year.Scientists at the China National Rice Research Institute in Hangzhou have developed a self-cloning hybrid rice system that…
Kriti Sanon who was recently seen in ‘Cocktail 2’ has been in the industry for 12 years and now has a list of achievements to her credit. Apart from winning a National Award, Kriti has been a part of some memorable movies and also achieved success in terms of wealth and luxuty. She has added…
Move through the day as if the road is wet, Taurus. Even if the sky looks clear, the planetary mood asks for caution. The Moon stirs hidden tension, and Saturn adds weight, so little irritations can feel bigger than they are.Take extra care when driving on busy roads, making use of machinery, or running down…
The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to publish the NEET UG Counselling 2026 timetable shortly, paving the way for undergraduate medical admissions. Qualified candidates will be able to register, submit their college preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds for 15% All India Quota seats. State counselling authorities will independently conduct admissions for the remaining…
Travelling to these countries may be one of the fastest ways to feel mentally recharged Iceland is not an ordinary country. All those who have travelled and explored Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Costa Rica, and Finland swear that they came back changed, healed and completely transformed. Most of them often use words like otherworldly, exotic,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s travel during the 2026 World Cup has come under renewed scrutiny after reports detailed the extent of his use of…
Most Indians in the Gulf are employed in sectors like construction, retail, warehouses and automobiles, where occupational risks are high. HYDERABAD: Over 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025, according to MEA data. Of these, 55% occurred in Gulf countries, which recorded nearly three deaths a week on an average. The…
A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp; the invasive fish can produce all-female clone-like offspring and spread through drainage routes.Residents living in the northwest Calgary community of Evanston noticed that a local stormwater pond seems packed with Prussian carp, sparking serious concern…