NEW DELHI: India, which harboured nearly 8% of global biodiversity within only about 2.4% of the world’s land area, emerged as the leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) for granting access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge under a global protocol, accounting for 60% of all such certificates issued worldwide, a…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has questioned the practicality of orbital data centres, even as reports swirl around potential projects tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Google’s prototype initiative. According to a report by Benzinga, speaking on the technology podcast TBPN, Altman said, “I wish Elon luck,” but suggested underwater infrastructure may ultimately prove easier to…
Travis Scott, Travis Head and Virat Kohli The Virat Kohli-Travis Head IPL 2026 controversy has now taken an absurd turn, with several cricket fans mistakenly targeting American rapper Travis Scott on social media because of his first name.What began as an on-field spat during the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has…
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India did not raise concerns over Pakistan’s reported role as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, even though New Delhi remains concerned about terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory.Responding to a question in Delhi on whether the Indian side expressed concerns regarding Pakistan…
WHO office in Kyiv World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday renewed calls for a ceasefire after the WHO office in Kyiv was hit by debris amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine.“Last night @WHOUkraine office in Kyiv was hit by debris from one of many strikes in the city,” Tedros wrote in a…
AP EAMCET 2026 answer key: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the provisional answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2026 today on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the tentative answer key and response sheet…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying Varun Beverages Ltd, and Elecon Engineering Company Ltd as the top stock picks for the May 25, 2026 week. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty:Varun Beverages LtdVBL has…
Photo credit: ANI GUWAHATI: Assam government on Monday tabled a Bill on the Uniform Civil Code, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships compulsory. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora tabled ‘The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill’ in the assembly on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The opposition parties, including Congress,…
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of his massive sports action drama ‘Peddi,’ global superstar Ram Charan opened up about his career blueprint, emphasizing that long-term stardom is built entirely on consistency and strict personal routines. Crediting his father, megastar Chiranjeevi, for instilling life-altering habits rather than teaching him core acting techniques, the ‘RRR’ actor…
Please select responses for all the questions and submit again. 1.Which team will win the IPL? 2.Which team will be the runners-up? 3.Who is the most promising talent of IPL 2026? 4.Do you think too much technology is disrupting the game’s momentum? 5.Do you think IPL has become too batting friendly and should become more…