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Beavers do far more than build dams: These 20-kilogram rodents create wetlands, raise groundwater and lock away carbon |

Beavers may weigh only around 20 kilograms, but their engineering skills can reshape entire landscapes. Using little more than their powerful teeth, branches, stones and mud, these rodents build dams that slow rivers, create wetlands and transform dry valleys into thriving ecosystems. While these structures are best known for forming ponds, scientists have discovered they…

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Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan joins students’ protest in Mumbai; says, ‘I’m here to show support and solidarity’ |

Actor Imran Khan joined a students’ protest in Mumbai on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with the young students and demonstrators. The actor was seen participating in the peaceful gathering at Shivaji Park in Dadar and walking alongside the young crowds amid a downpour. Videos and photos of his appearance at the march are now going viral…

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NEET 2027 to shift completely to Computer-Based Test format: Dharmendra Pradhan

NEET 2027 to adopt Computer-Based Test format, ending pen-and-paper examinations for medical aspirants across India permanently NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions will move completely to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from 2027, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said. The transition will end the use of pen-and-paper OMR sheets…

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Zimbabwe announce T20I squad for India series, Tafadzwa Tsiga earns maiden call-up | Cricket News

Zimbabwe have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga earning his first call-up in the format. All-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri have also returned to the squad, replacing Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa. The matches will be played in Harare…

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Under-recoveries push HPCL, BPCL into losses

NEW DELHI: The impact of under-recovery triggered by surge in crude oil prices due to the West Asia war was reflected in the financial results of state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs), with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) posting losses in the April-June quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.HPCL reported a…

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24-million-year-old Kevda fossil leaves discovered in Assam reveal ancient tropical forests of India |

pc: Study: Fossil leaves of Pandanaceae from India suggest Paleogene persistence of the family in South Asia For most people, Kevda is recognised by its unmistakable fragrance. Its flowers are distilled into the aromatic essence used in sweets, perfumes, religious offerings and traditional remedies across India. Yet the plant has quietly carried a far older…

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