The event occurred in the house of a resident named Munni Lal in the village of Bishaha when the family members realised the presence of a huge king cobra inside their house. Knowing about the danger presented by one of the largest venomous snakes in the world, the family members immediately ran outside and started…
For decades, the icy waters of Antarctica became the stage for one of the world’s most high-profile environmental confrontations. On one side was Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose activists chased, blocked and attempted to disrupt Japanese whaling vessels in a bid to stop the annual hunts. On the other was Japan’s whaling fleet, which maintained…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/swayam.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examination…
Bear invades elderly couple’s home, empties fridge in Northern Japan (Representative image: AP) A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.Mitsuo Matsubara, 87,…
England’s Harry Kane (9) (AP Photo) England captain Harry Kane has refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his final appearance on football’s biggest stage, insisting it is too early to make a decision after his side’s heartbreaking semifinal exit against Argentina. England’s dream of reaching a first World Cup final since…
Condensation on windows is a common problem in many homes, especially during colder months when warm indoor air meets cold glass. While it may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, excess moisture can encourage mould growth, damage window frames and affect indoor air quality over time. In recent months, an unusual home hack has…
US stocks today: Shares of computer chip manufacturers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom came under renewed selling pressure on Thursday, dragging equity markets lower across the world. At the same time, oil prices continued to move higher amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, a day…
Eucalyptus trees have become highly invasive in regions with similar climates to their native Australia, including California, South Africa, India. Scientists have compared the same invasive plant species in Europe and North America and found that they became 91% more productive after spreading to new habitats. The increase was seen only in the plants’ non-native…
Emergency officials have urged residents living near rivers to move to higher ground. Texas is once again battling life-threatening flooding as relentless rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across parts of the Hill Country and South Texas early Thursday, forcing evacuations, prompting dozens of water rescues, and reviving painful memories of last year’s catastrophic floods.Emergency officials…
PC: National History Museum For more than a century, amber has helped scientists reconstruct vanished worlds by preserving tiny fragments of life that would otherwise have disappeared. Insects trapped inside these golden fossilised resins have revealed details about ancient forests across several continents, but South America remained a missing piece in that record. That changed…
A new monkey species, likweli, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers first spotted an unfamiliar primate in a blurry photograph in 2008. Further sightings led to a dedicated search between 2018 and 2022. This newly identified species has distinctive orange lips and a calm nature. Conservationists now recommend listing the likweli as…
Arvind Kejriwal joins Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar protest (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday threw his weight behind educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike over the NEET fiasco, joining him at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and sharing the stage with Wangchuk…
