Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has experienced its largest blazes on record in the first four months of the year, with the environmental workers union on Monday placing partial blame on lower government spending on firefighting. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has staked his international reputation on protecting the Amazon rainforest and restoring Brazil as […]
Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings will start selling an electrified spoon that researchers claim can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium. Monday’s product launch marks the first commercialisation of technology that last year won an Ig Nobel Prize, which honours unusual and whimsical research. Kirin will sell just 200 of its […]
The Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sports of surfing and stand-up paddling in India, announced the fifth edition of the Indian Open Surfing (IOS). Recognized by the International Surfing Association, the premier surfing competition will be hosted by the Mantra Surf Club at the tranquil Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru, Karnataka, […]
Two of the quickest-scoring teams in this IPL, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will collide today in the first Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the aim of securing a spot in the final. KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, will enter the match after winning nine of […]
Australia and New Zealand said they will send government planes to New Caledonia on Tuesday to evacuate nationals from the French territory which has experienced a week of deadly riots, sparked by electoral changes by the French government in Paris. France’s High Commission in New Caledonia said on Tuesday the airport remains closed for commercial […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need for a strong central government for the development of Bihar. Addressing an election rally in Maharajganj, Bihar, PM Modi said that a robust administration is essential for progress. “For your bright future, a strong government needs to be formed at the Centre. As June 4 approaches, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “On his death anniversary, my tributes to our former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji.” https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1792749845079593286 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and party MP […]
ONGC reported its highest-ever standalone net profit of Rs 40,526 crore in FY24 on Monday. In a stock exchange filing, ONGC announced that its consolidated net profit for FY24 reached an all-time high of Rs 57,101 crore, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the energy sector. The company’s crude oil production also witnessed a surge […]
The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Monday in 49 parliamentary constituencies across six states and two Union territories (UTs) witnessed a voter turnout of 60.48 per cent till 11:30 pm, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to ECI data, Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 54.85 per cent, while […]
A one-day state mourning will be observed across India on Tuesday (May 21) as a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, the Union Home Ministry has announced. The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has lowered its flag to half-mast following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim […]
