PC: National History Museum A collection of fossils that spent generations in museum drawers has revealed an unexpected chapter in Britain’s distant past. Long before forests spread across the landscape and before the first trees appeared, a giant scorpion-like predator moved through wetlands that covered parts of what are now England and Wales. The animal…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a $10 billion fund facility to support member countries affected by the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, PTI reported. India is the second-largest shareholder in the China-led multilateral lender after China.The Beijing-headquartered bank said the newly launched Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility…
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko was detained by police on Sunday while leading a black flag protest against the Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for portraying Poet Thiruvalluvar allegedly in a saffron robe at Lok Bhavan.The protest was organised in response to an event held on May 30 during the celebration of ‘Vaikasi Anusham’,…
New Delhi: A 21-year-old BBA student died after allegedly shooting himself in the stomach while handling an unlicensed pistol during a party in Rohini on Sunday.The deceased, identified as Raja Singh, was a resident of the area. He worked at a private firm while pursuing his studies, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday evening…
Vicky Kaushal will begin prep for Amar Kaushik’s Mahavatar in June 2026 after wrapping Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The film shoots from January to December 2027. He’ll avoid other projects. Meanwhile, Love & War targets a January 2027 release. Vicky and Katrina Kaif welcomed a baby boy in November 2025….
NEW DELHI: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has for the first time tracked the cases of cruelty against animals and compiled the data, noting registration of 9,039 cases and arrest of 10,312 persons in the country in 2024.Maharashtra recorded the highest number (2,356) of such cases followed by Madhya Pradesh (1,346), Uttar Pradesh (1,121), Gujarat…
New Delhi: The govt is working on a new policy to expand the use of treated wastewater for non-drinking purposes across the city amid rising concern over declining groundwater levels.Officials said the initiative is aimed at reducing dependence on freshwater supplies by diverting treated sewage water towards construction activities, irrigation of parks and other urban…
Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen…
NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday approved an increase in the number of judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India) at meeting, six years after it was raised from 31 to 33.The move, which government said aims to strengthen the Supreme Court, is aimed to ensure speedier justice as over…
Chennai: Sadhguru’s Cauvery Calling movement will organise a “Food Forest Cultivation Seminar and South Indian Fruits Festival” at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Trichy on Sunday (June 14), bringing together agricultural scientists, progressive farmers and experts to promote tree-based multi-crop farming and sustainable agriculture. Announcing the event at a press conference in…
