Just over three years since the biggest land-based pipeline spill in the United States in almost a decade, the company that manages the Keystone Pipeline System has reached an agreement with the U.S. government in a proposed settlement which calls for it to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty. This settlement comes after a pipeline…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
BENGALURU: The Department of Space (DoS), which has tightened exit rules to stem a “spate of voluntary retirements and resignations” from scientists working on flagship missions, is grappling with a bigger challenge quietly building inside India’s space establishment: a growing manpower crunch.DoS employment data analysed by TOI shows nearly three out of every 10 sanctioned…
Removing four ageing hydroelectric dams from the Klamath River was always going to be a delicate undertaking, but one complication came from a source that had nothing to do with fish or river ecology at all: wildfire. The dams’ reservoirs had served for decades as a reliable water source for helicopters and fire crews battling…
NEW DELHI: The Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker seized by British armed forces last month was denied bail Thursday by a London court where he is accused of violating sanctions against Moscow.Ajay Pant (38), a resident of Chilkiya in Ramnagar, near Nainital, Uttarakhand, appeared at Southwark crown court via video…
A baby’s name often carries a special meaning, reflecting nature, culture or qualities that parents hope their child will embody. Birds known for their melodious songs have long symbolised beauty, freedom, joy and harmony across different cultures. If you’re looking for a meaningful name inspired by these graceful singers, here are 10 beautiful baby girl…
Business quote of the day by Paypal founder Peter Thiel A successful business always has its USP. It must have something different than others even if there are plenty of competitors in the same area. Mere imitation of something successful does not give birth to another successful product. This appears to be very simple business…
JAMMU: The J&K administration Friday suspended mobile internet services in Doda district till further orders and deployed a large security contingent in Bhaderwah town, where tensions flared up after a 30-year-old man was shot dead around Thursday midnight following a run-in with the state police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) in a cattle smuggling stakeout.Three SOG…
JAMMU: A Jammu court Friday rejected the bail plea of Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of attempting to assassinate National Conference president and former J&K CM Dr Farooq Abdullah earlier this year. The judge held that an attack on a public figure of Abdullah’s stature could not be viewed merely as a crime against an individual…
A coral reef in the southern Andaman Sea, in Southeast Asia Cavan Images An international team of scientists has mapped more than 64,000 square miles of coral reefs that can withstand severe heat stress. The findings provide a vital plan for saving marine life while the world’s oceans experience their worst bleaching crisis ever recorded.The…