Brazil: Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

SAO PAULO: Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the Trump administration used last week to justify additional tariffs on the South American country.In May, Amazon deforestation was 61.4% lower than in the same month in 2025, according to officials from the National…

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Rain lashes Delhi-NCR after IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, strong winds | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed rain and gusty winds on Thursday night as weather conditions changed abruptly across the region, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the national capital over the next few hours.The weather department warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, dust-raising winds and intense surface winds…

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Forget coffee, try these quirky museum dates instead | Bengaluru News

Trisha MajumdarWant a break from the usual coffee dates and dinner plans? Bengaluru’s museums offer a refreshing alternative. From interactive music installations and rare currency collections to vintage watches and even preserved human brains, these spaces are packed with conversation starters. The best part? Sharing opinions, swapping stories and discovering each other’s quirks along the…

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Safety gaps on PVNR Expressway under spotlight after surge in crashes | Hyderabad News

A view of the PV Narasimha Rao (PVNR) Expressway, an 11.6 km-long highway that serves as a signal-free corridor connecting Mehdipatnam to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Thursday Hyderabad: The 11.5-km-long PVNR Expressway, one of the longest flyovers in the country, continues to struggle with inadequate safety measures, even as accidents on the…

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Archives initiative logs 31,072 manuscripts in Goa within 3 months after launch | Goa News

Panaji: Goa State Mission for Manuscripts has identified 31,072 manuscripts across the state within three months of launching a public inventory initiative to preserve Goa’s literary heritage. The mission, established in partnership with Govt of India, will focus on inventory creation, digitisation, preservation, translation and skill development.Officials overseeing the initiative in Goa said that a…

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