Bat activity jumped 50% over Midwest solar farms as farmers planted nearby fields, and researchers think vegetation beneath panels may be the reason

Spring changes the sound of the countryside. Fields that have spent the winter covered in crop residue are opened up, machinery moves across the soil and much of the vegetation disappears within days. For bats hunting after sunset, that seasonal shift can alter where food is easiest to find.That became apparent in a two-year monitoring…

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PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, says coaching burdening poor, middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden of costly coaching on poor and middle-class families, while using India’s digital infrastructure and educators to help students prepare from home without relocating to coaching hubs. Prime…

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‘What a beautiful, full circle moment’

Asha Bhosle’s unseen pic with AR Rahman from her final recording session surfaces online: ‘What a beautiful, full circle moment’ A picture from the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle‘s last recording session before her demise has surfaced online, showing her sharing a candid moment with music maestro AR Rahman. The image, now going viral, captures…

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Who is Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan? The army officer who assisted PM Modi in hoisting the flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations

Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan assisting PM Modi in hoisting the National flag (Photo via ANI) India marked 80 years of independence on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations at the Red Fort. The national song “Vande Mataram” was also sung there for the very first time as part of the…

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‘China stopped our army from patrolling several places in Arunachal’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre

Rahul Gandhi alleges China stopped army in Arunachal NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that China had stopped Indian Army patrols at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh and called the development a matter of concern.“China has stopped our army from patrolling in several places in Arunachal Pradesh –…

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FMCG companies see recovery in consumption growth

Most of the quarter was marked by average 8-10% raw material cost hike NEW DELHI: The consumer goods sector is seeing signs of a firmer consumption recovery, with volume growth becoming more visible across companies, even as cost pressures remain. This comes as the West Asia conflict has pushed up crude-linked inputs, packaging and freight…

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PM Modi on narrative during Covid, Middle East crisis

Modi says India overcame crises through citizen-first governance and strategic planning. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India had faced a series of crises over the past 10-12 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and wars in Ukraine and West Asia, but maintained that a citizen-first approach helped the country navigate the challenges.Addressing…

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