A fossilised leaf from the western Himalaya has preserved a previously unknown fungal species that lived around 12 to 8 million years ago. The fungus, Vizellopsidites miocenicus, was found on a fossilised dicot leaf recovered from the middle Siwalik sediments of Himachal Pradesh.Researchers Sampa Kundu and Mahasin Ali Khan described the species in a study…
NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made available through ration shops and, in some cases, from retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies for cooking and lighting purposes. The Centre on Thursday allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to…
Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are facing growing resistance across the United States as more states push back against large data centre projects, turning what was once a quiet infrastructure build-out into a political and public flashpoint. At least 11 states have proposed laws to restrict or pause new data centre construction since late 2025,…
Longing to achieve through the “doing” process can only lead to failure. Approach life with stillness, ease, gentleness, and honesty. Though shall deserve freedom from pressure and peace of mind, no matter how small an accomplishment it may entail. As you choose the gentle way of listening to your mind and heart, you will start…
Oracle has begun its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” at 6AM saying their roles had been eliminated after “careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs.” Around 10,000 employees have reportedly been cut so far, with estimates suggesting the total could reach 30,000. The email gave employees a narrow…
Madhya Pradesh high court has recognised the disputed Bhojshala complex as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi while directing the ASI to retain administrative control. Opposition parties have criticised the Centre over the latest fuel price hike, accusing the government of burdening consumers amid rising inflation concerns. India and the UAE have signed key agreements…
Supreme Court stays UGC equity regulations 2026 (image source: PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026, halting a contentious framework that triggered campus protests, political reactions and multiple legal challenges within days of being notified.According to PTI, a bench of Chief Justice of India…
In this screengrab from a video posted on April 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at ‘Thanthania Kalibari’ amid the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday prayed at Thanthania Kalibari – one of the few abodes of goddess Kali where meat is offered as ‘prasad’…
Zimbabwe players (Pic credit: ICC) Zimbabwe survived a stunning late fightback from Namibia to pull off a thrilling five-run victory in Windhoek, recovering from a precarious 101/6 to post 195/6 before holding their nerve in a dramatic final over.Namibia, who had opened the tri-series with an impressive win over South Africa, looked out of the…
NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represented India in a meeting that was hosted by the UK on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. More than 60 countries participated in the meeting that discussed diplomatic and political, instead of military, measures to restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.In…