What appears to be an ordinary cemetery in upstate New York has turned out to be home to one of the most remarkable pollinator discoveries in recent years. Researchers from Cornell University have found an estimated 5.5 million mining bees living beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. The vast underground aggregation of native…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. PUNE: After two months in captivity, Sahil prepared himself for the fight. A day before, he had punched one of his captors in the face. He knew they would retaliate. They did. His beating would last eight days.“They hung me upside down, hit me and starved me. Every two…
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has reignited attention on the decades-old India-Nepal border dispute after remarks in Parliament appeared to suggest that Nepal had learnt of “encroachments” involving Indian territory.Shah said that, “The Nepal government has officially sent a diplomatic note to India, mentioning the issue of encroachment of territories by India, including Lipulekh, and…
UAE fuel costs climb again with petrol up nearly 50% since February 2026 / Image: File For thousands of motorists across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE, June has begun with a familiar routine, checking fuel prices before heading to the petrol station.This time, however, the numbers are significantly higher.The UAE…
America is digging deeper into its emergency oil reserves as the fallout from the war with Iran continues to squeeze global energy supplies. Since the conflict began, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has lost about 50 million barrels, as the Trump administration seeks to offset supply shortages and ease pressure from rising fuel prices. These…
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh will perform at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 12, 2026 — a first for South Asian artists. Announcing it at his Toronto show, Diljit called it historic, emotionally recalling his mother’s belief in him, though she’d never heard of Wembley. As Diljit Dosanjh gears up for his much-anticipated performance at London’s…
The National Medical Commission has floated a draft proposal to allow MBBS students up to 10 years to complete their degree and mandatory internship, reversing a 2023 decision that reduced the limit to nine years. The move is expected to support students affected by academic difficulties, health concerns, or unforeseen personal circumstances while maintaining existing…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered heartbreak in the IPL 2026 final as they failed to cross the last hurdle despite entering the title clash as one of the most consistent teams of the tournament. Playing the final at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they had already played seven matches during…
June begins with the intense summer heat and the ongoing Adhik Jyeshtha Maas. According to Hindu calendar, this month is also known as Purushottam Maas, which comes in every three years. Since, the Purushottam Maas is seen as extremely auspicious and the people utilize this month by performing various religious and spiritual activities. Adhik Jyeshtha…
Abhishek Banerjee (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will inform Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about the mob attack on him in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district and will also move court in connection with the incident, news agency ANI reported citing party sources.The development comes after Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with…
