Washington DC [US]: A series of experiments led by Southwest Research Institute’s Dr. Ujjwal Raut support spectral data recently collected by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) that found evidence that the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa is constantly changing. Europa’s surface ice is crystallising at different rates in different places, which could point… Continue reading Surface modification on Jupiter’s moon Europa uncovered: Study
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8 per cent infectious disease outbreaks during 2018-2023 spread from animals to humans, study says
NEW DELHI: Over eight per cent of outbreaks reported under India’s infectious disease surveillance system between 2018 and 2023 were zoonotic — spread from animals to humans, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis. Zoonotic outbreaks consistently peaked during June, July, and August, researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of… Continue reading 8 per cent infectious disease outbreaks during 2018-2023 spread from animals to humans, study says
Finance Ministry asked RBI to keep small borrowers up to Rs 2 lakh out of proposed Gold loan regulations
New Delhi [India], May 30: The Ministry of Finance on Friday said it has asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure that the needs of small gold loan borrowers are not affected by the central bank’s proposed new rules on lending against gold as collateral. The ministry, in a post on social media… Continue reading Finance Ministry asked RBI to keep small borrowers up to Rs 2 lakh out of proposed Gold loan regulations
Miss Universe India 2025 prep in full swing as state-level events begin across the country
New Delhi [India], May 30: The Miss Universe India 2025 pageant is now in full swing, with state-level competitions taking place across India. Known as one of the biggest and most respected beauty pageants in the country, this year’s event has attracted over 50,000 participants. Finalists from more than 30 cities are competing in over… Continue reading Miss Universe India 2025 prep in full swing as state-level events begin across the country
Norway Chess 2025: Magnus Carlsen is back, and leads after round 4
Stavanger [Norway], May 30: World No 1 Magnus Carlsen showed his class with an instructive victory in the endgame against Indian No 2 Arjun Erigaisi. The Norwegian superstar, who had lost two Armageddon games in the last two rounds, made a strong statement with this win on home turf, according to a release from Norway… Continue reading Norway Chess 2025: Magnus Carlsen is back, and leads after round 4
Supriya Sule-led all-party delegation wraps up South Africa visit, heads to Ethiopia
Johannesburg (South Africa), May 30: After concluding their visit to South Africa, the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday. The Group-7 all-party delegation, led by Supriya Sule, concluded its diplomatic visit to South Africa with a series of meetings involving political leaders, think tanks, and the… Continue reading Supriya Sule-led all-party delegation wraps up South Africa visit, heads to Ethiopia
PM to visit Kanpur, inaugurate several projects
KANPUR (UP): (May 30) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore here on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the inauguration event, which is expected to see major announcements aimed at transforming Kanpur with world-class infrastructure… Continue reading PM to visit Kanpur, inaugurate several projects
Infants prone to sleep, appetite issues in long Covid; preschoolers to dry cough: US study
NEW DELHI: (May 28) Infants under two-years-old, suffering from long Covid are more likely to experience trouble sleeping, fussiness, poor appetite, stuffy nose, and cough, while children aged three to five are more likely to have a dry cough and tiredness, according to a new study in the US. “Children with these symptoms often had… Continue reading Infants prone to sleep, appetite issues in long Covid; preschoolers to dry cough: US study
Stocks open higher as US court strikes down Trump Tariffs; IT, Auto stocks lead gains
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: Indian stock markets opened on a strong note Thursday, tracking positive global cues after a major US court ruling and upbeat earnings from US tech giant Nvidia. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,825.10, gaining 72.65 points or 0.29 per cent, while the BSE Sensex rose by 278.71 points to… Continue reading Stocks open higher as US court strikes down Trump Tariffs; IT, Auto stocks lead gains
Anurag Basu says “Konkona started crying” while missing Irrfan Khan during ‘Metro…In Dino’ shoot
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: Director Anurag Basu admitted missing late actor Irrfan Khan and shared how actress Konkana Sen Sharma started crying while filming ‘Metro…In Dino’ as she missed her co-star and friend Irrfan Khan. At the ‘Zamaana Lage’ song of ‘Metro..In Dino’ launch event, Anurag Basu was joined by the cast of ‘Life… Continue reading Anurag Basu says “Konkona started crying” while missing Irrfan Khan during ‘Metro…In Dino’ shoot