New York to impose the country’s first statewide moratorium on data centers New York became the first US state to stop the construction of any new large data centers over concerns about energy use. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one-year pause on the building of new large-scale data center facilities, citing concerns about rising electricity…
Antimicrobial resistance is rapidly emerging as a major global health crisis, fuelled by the widespread misuse of antibiotics, particularly for viral infections. Understanding the difference between bacteria and viruses is key to preventing unnecessary antibiotic use. The article explains how resistance develops, its public health consequences, and the global and Indian initiatives aimed at preserving…
Lithuania Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius (Image/AP) Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius became Lithuania’s new prime minister on Tuesday after parliament approved his government’s programme, paving the way for his cabinet to take office.Lithuania, a member of both Nato and the European Union, shares borders with Russia and Belarus. The Baltic nation is Nato’s highest defence…
Good news for train lovers! India’s premium overnight rail network is all set to expand further as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually flag off Sant Ravidas Express on July 17, 2026. The train will connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Chheharta (Amritsar) in Punjab. It will offer faster and more comfortable overnight…
Asked whether she supports boarding schools, Kajol did not hesitate. “My experience has been very good, and I have also sent my daughter. I want to send my son a little later, but yes, I will send him as well, I hope,” she said. Explaining her reasoning, Kajol brought up one of the oldest parenting…
India coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team Ajit Agarkar . (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there could be differences between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, suggesting that contrasting priorities may have contributed to India’s selection decisions during the recent T20I tour of…
Carl Jung (Image: Wikipedia) Some habits in other people barely register. Others set off a reaction that feels completely out of proportion to what actually happened. Carl Jung, the psychiatrist who helped shape modern psychology, thought that gap was worth paying attention to. “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday said the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are the result of Pakistan’s “decades-long systemic exploitation and denial of fundamental rights”. The MEA accused Islamabad of responding to public dissent with excessive force instead of addressing people’s grievances.The remarks were made by ministry of external…
For much of the 20th century, the jaguar disappeared from large parts of Argentina’s landscape. Hunting pressure and the steady loss of natural habitats pushed the country’s biggest predator out of places where it once played a key role in the ecosystem. In the Iberá wetlands of northeastern Argentina, that absence lasted around 70 years….
India’s holdings of the US Treasuries have dropped as per the latest data from US Federal Reserve. Gold has surpassed US Treasuries to become the world’s largest reserve asset – driven largely by the rise in bullion prices in recent years. But the other reality is that gold as a reserve currency, diversifier and safe…
In the Chinese calendar, July 15, 2026, falls on a Geng Yin Day or a Yang Metal Tiger Day. You get a great desire to do things, discipline, clear thinking, and courage. This daily Chinese horoscope states that clear language can be useful, but harsh language can bring a sense of distancing. Review the details…
For generations, the sound of a beaver working along an English waterway was something found only in history books. The animals that once shaped rivers and wetlands across Britain disappeared after centuries of hunting, leaving behind only traces of their former presence. Now, a new chapter has begun in Dorset, where wild beavers have been…
