Covid paradox: Lockdowns reduced pollution but methane rise hurt climate gains, study finds

In an unexpected outcome, the Covid-19 lockdowns, which reduced air pollution worldwide, were linked to a sharp rise in methane levels, a powerful greenhouse gas, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science.Researchers found that methane levels increased at a record pace in the early 2020s because the atmosphere’s natural “cleaning agents”,…

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HPSC HCS recruitment 2026: Registration window opens at hpsc.gov.in; check direct link to apply and key details here

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has started the online registration process for Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2026 from today, February 6, 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 102 vacancies in the Executive Branch and other allied services under the Haryana government. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official HPSC…

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Priyanka Chopra pens heartfelt note for Nick Jonas, shares rare and unseen cosy pictures: ‘You’re the best decision I ever made’ |

Global icons Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas continue to set couple goals with their unabashed admiration for each other, both on and off social media. As Nick’s latest album Sunday Best reached audiences today, Priyanka penned a heartfelt note celebrating her husband, calling him “the best decision I ever made.” ‘The best decision I…

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Art of the deal, Vivek’s third child and more…

This edition looks at how India is learning to negotiate hard power with quiet leverage, how the diaspora continues to break ceilings in global boardrooms, and how cultural roots travel even into the most personal choices made abroad. From trade diplomacy in Washington to Indian names echoing in American homes, the signals are subtle but…

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British socialite who arranged ‘girls’ apologised to Epstein over some ‘past their sell-by date’ | World News

Emails dated between 2010 and 2012 suggest model Annabelle Neilson was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein. image: Vogue, X Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice appear to show that British model and socialite Annabelle Neilson was in contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2010 and 2012, and that the exchanges…

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