NEW DELHI: Important for fighting climate change, tropical rainforests could instead be contributing to the planet’s warming by releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, potentially accelerating a feedback loop, according to a new study. Considered critical in the world’s fight against climate change, tropical rainforests are equipped with natural systems to absorb excess carbon and… Continue reading Tropical rainforests may be warming planet instead of fighting climate change: Study
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PM discusses vision of Viksit Bharat in meeting with chairman, CEO: HSBC
NEW DELHI: HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker and group CEO Georges Elhedery met Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week and expressed their commitment to supporting the country’s global integration. The prime minister extended a warm welcome to them and shared his vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’ and outlined the roadmap towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, terming it a… Continue reading PM discusses vision of Viksit Bharat in meeting with chairman, CEO: HSBC
Japanese pop band JO1 on a five-day visit to India
MUMBAI: Japanese pop sensation JO1 is set to make their maiden visit to India. The band, comprising 11 members, have garnered a massive global following since its formation in 2019 under Lapone Entertainment. Some of their chart-topping hits are ‘Tiger’, ‘Venus’, ‘Shine A Light’, ‘Love Seeker’, ‘Where Do We Go’, and ‘Move the Soul’. Set… Continue reading Japanese pop band JO1 on a five-day visit to India
Afghanistan had great preparation for Asia Cup, says disappointed Rashid Khan
ABU DHABI: A disappointed Rashid Khan on Thursday lamented Afghanistan’s exit from the Asia Cup after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their last group stage fixture here, saying they had “great preparation” for the tournament. Afghanistan, touted to be one of the sides to beat in the eight-team tournament, missed out on a… Continue reading Afghanistan had great preparation for Asia Cup, says disappointed Rashid Khan
Trump says he is ‘very close’ to India, PM Modi
LONDON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is “very close” to India and shares a strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British PM’s countryside residence, Trump said he has a “very good relationship” with Modi and also… Continue reading Trump says he is ‘very close’ to India, PM Modi
Rajnath pitches for modernising Cantonment Boards
NEW DELHI: (Sep 19) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has pitched for developing Cantonment Boards across India into smart, green and sustainable urban ecosystems. Singh was delivering a keynote address at ‘MANTHAN 2025’, a two-day national conference organised by the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE), on Thursday. The defence minister called upon the Indian Defence… Continue reading Rajnath pitches for modernising Cantonment Boards
Climate change could be impacting when girls in India get their first period: Study
NEW DELHI: Climate change could be affecting when girls get their first periods, with higher humidity linked with an earlier onset and higher temperatures with a delayed one, according to a study. Researchers from institutes in Bangladesh, including the North South University, analysed data gathered through ‘Demographic and Health Surveys’ (DHS) during 1992-93 and 2019-21,… Continue reading Climate change could be impacting when girls in India get their first period: Study
CBIC notifies changes in annual return form GSTR-9
NEW DELHI: (Sep 18) The CBIC has notified changes to the annual GST return form GSTR-9, making the reporting of Input Tax Credit (ITC) more comprehensive. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on September 17 notified changes to the Central GST (CGST) rules, which will come into effect on September 22 and… Continue reading CBIC notifies changes in annual return form GSTR-9
Karnataka govt institutes film award in memory of Saroja Devi
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced instituting a special film award in memory of Kannada film icon late B Saroja Devi. The award, titled ‘Abhinaya Saraswathi B Saroja Devi Award’, will honour women achievers who have rendered at least 25 years of memorable service to the Kannada film industry. The government order notes that… Continue reading Karnataka govt institutes film award in memory of Saroja Devi
Middle-order is a concern, need to bat better: Salman Agha
DUBAI: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha on Wednesday admitted that his team’s middle-order remains a concern and said the batters will need to step up in upcoming matches, including the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup. Barring senior batter Fakhar Zaman (50 off 36 balls), Pakistan’s top-order failed once again. Mohammad Haris (18)… Continue reading Middle-order is a concern, need to bat better: Salman Agha
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