Beavers do far more than build dams: These 20-kilogram rodents create wetlands, raise groundwater and lock away carbon

Beavers do far more than build dams: These 20-kilogram rodents create wetlands, raise groundwater and lock away carbon

Beavers may weigh only around 20 kilograms, but their engineering skills can reshape entire landscapes. Using little more than their powerful teeth, branches, stones and mud, these rodents build dams that slow rivers, create wetlands and transform dry valleys into thriving ecosystems. While these structures are best known for forming ponds, scientists have discovered they…

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Kalyan Banerjee suspended from Lok Sabha as rebel MPs complain of foul language

Kalyan Banerjee suspended from Lok Sabha as rebel MPs complain of foul language

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, not new to allegations of inappropriate behaviour, was suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of Parliament’s monsoon session after some women MPs of the party’s breakaway faction accused him of using indecent language against them and complained to Speaker Om Birla.The House adopted a motion moved by…

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Rahul Gandhi calls education system ‘rigged’, Nadda accuses Oppn of seeking ‘political mileage’ NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the sacking of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is a must to end the confrontation triggered by the Monday crackdown on protesting students, lobbing a challenge to the Modi govt. He further demanded that PM Modi apologise to the country’s youth and action be taken against the persons responsible for violence against the protestors.Rahul listed the three demands as “non-negotiable” to defuse the escalating tensions that have spilled over from restive youngsters to the political domain, turning national focus to the single issue spotlighted by the Jantar Mantar protest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).Addressing a news conference, Rahul said govt is in panic and its brass has collapsed psychologically. “We fully support every single student who is on the streets.” He accused govt of “rigging” and destroying the education system which was considered among the best in the world.He said students are being put through unlimited stress because of “paper leaks”, claiming the number of known cases of leaks is “152 in the last decade” – which means one leak a month. In contrast, Rahul said there has not been a single conviction and that 7.5 crore families have suffered because of these leaks.Rahul said the crisis of the system is not just paper leaks but also that the system has become unaffordable for the poor and the middle class. “One exam (NEET) costs the families the same money as our entire education budget. The govt spends Rs 1.4 lakh crore on education, and Rs 1.32 lakh crore is spent by families who take the NEET exam. This is pure theft from these families.” Paper leaks have hurt the youngsters badly because govt jobs are the only option left to them since the manufacturing sector and private sector have nosedived and entrepreneurship, which requires loans, is limited to big businesses, Rahul said. He dismissed questions about his treatment by police during the dharna outside the PM residence as “irrelevant” to the central issue.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

Rahul Gandhi calls education system ‘rigged’, Nadda accuses Oppn of seeking ‘political mileage’ NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the sacking of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is a must to end the confrontation triggered by the Monday crackdown on protesting students, lobbing a challenge to the Modi govt. He further demanded that PM Modi apologise to the country’s youth and action be taken against the persons responsible for violence against the protestors.Rahul listed the three demands as “non-negotiable” to defuse the escalating tensions that have spilled over from restive youngsters to the political domain, turning national focus to the single issue spotlighted by the Jantar Mantar protest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).Addressing a news conference, Rahul said govt is in panic and its brass has collapsed psychologically. “We fully support every single student who is on the streets.” He accused govt of “rigging” and destroying the education system which was considered among the best in the world.He said students are being put through unlimited stress because of “paper leaks”, claiming the number of known cases of leaks is “152 in the last decade” – which means one leak a month. In contrast, Rahul said there has not been a single conviction and that 7.5 crore families have suffered because of these leaks.Rahul said the crisis of the system is not just paper leaks but also that the system has become unaffordable for the poor and the middle class. “One exam (NEET) costs the families the same money as our entire education budget. The govt spends Rs 1.4 lakh crore on education, and Rs 1.32 lakh crore is spent by families who take the NEET exam. This is pure theft from these families.” Paper leaks have hurt the youngsters badly because govt jobs are the only option left to them since the manufacturing sector and private sector have nosedived and entrepreneurship, which requires loans, is limited to big businesses, Rahul said. He dismissed questions about his treatment by police during the dharna outside the PM residence as “irrelevant” to the central issue.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

Rahul Gandhi calls education system ‘rigged’, Nadda accuses Oppn of seeking ‘political mileage’ NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the sacking of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is a must to end the confrontation triggered by the Monday crackdown on protesting students, lobbing a challenge to the Modi govt. He further demanded that PM…

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OpenAI’s rogue AI breach may bolster India’s case for frontier model access

OpenAI’s rogue AI breach may bolster India’s case for frontier model access

The incident, disclosed by OpenAI on Tuesday, involved a combination of its most advanced models circumventing restrictions NEW DELHI: OpenAI’s disclosure that one of its pre-release AI models escaped an internal testing sandbox and breached AI platform Hugging Face during a cybersecurity evaluation could strengthen India’s case for securing access to frontier AI models for…

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MP Kapil Sibal personally entered the legal battlefield NEW DELHI: After being the counsel for Sena UBT contesting the defection of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde which resulted in the collapse of MVA govt in Maharashtra, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal Wednesday personally entered the legal battlefield by petitioning SC seeking interpretation of anti-defection law in order to curb illegal defections and mergers.”I have filed a petition in person. The central issue in the petition is whether the composition of Parliament can change in the fashion in which it is happening in this country. The interpretation of the 10th Schedule’s fourth paragraph (which permits mergers) is the need of the hour. A similar petition is pending,” Sibal told a bench led by CJI Surya Kant and sought urgent listing. SC agreed to list the matter on Monday.Sena UBT has also moved a petition questioning the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to allow merger of six of its nine MPs with the rival Sena party led by Shinde. SC Wednesday entertained the petition and sought responses from the Centre and LS secretariat.In his petition, Sibal cited several instances of defection and subsequent merger of rebel MLAs and MPs, including those affecting Sena UBT and Trinamool Congress.The fourth paragraph of the Tenth Schedule carves out an exception to disqualification for defections.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoonThese are the 10 least travel-friendly countries in the world in 2026, according to a new report123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

MP Kapil Sibal personally entered the legal battlefield NEW DELHI: After being the counsel for Sena UBT contesting the defection of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde which resulted in the collapse of MVA govt in Maharashtra, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal Wednesday personally entered the legal battlefield by petitioning SC seeking interpretation of anti-defection law in order to curb illegal defections and mergers.”I have filed a petition in person. The central issue in the petition is whether the composition of Parliament can change in the fashion in which it is happening in this country. The interpretation of the 10th Schedule’s fourth paragraph (which permits mergers) is the need of the hour. A similar petition is pending,” Sibal told a bench led by CJI Surya Kant and sought urgent listing. SC agreed to list the matter on Monday.Sena UBT has also moved a petition questioning the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to allow merger of six of its nine MPs with the rival Sena party led by Shinde. SC Wednesday entertained the petition and sought responses from the Centre and LS secretariat.In his petition, Sibal cited several instances of defection and subsequent merger of rebel MLAs and MPs, including those affecting Sena UBT and Trinamool Congress.The fourth paragraph of the Tenth Schedule carves out an exception to disqualification for defections.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoonThese are the 10 least travel-friendly countries in the world in 2026, according to a new report123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

MP Kapil Sibal personally entered the legal battlefield NEW DELHI: After being the counsel for Sena UBT contesting the defection of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde which resulted in the collapse of MVA govt in Maharashtra, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal Wednesday personally entered the legal battlefield by petitioning SC seeking interpretation…

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Under-recoveries push HPCL, BPCL into losses

Under-recoveries push HPCL, BPCL into losses

NEW DELHI: The impact of under-recovery triggered by surge in crude oil prices due to the West Asia war was reflected in the financial results of state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs), with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) posting losses in the April-June quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.HPCL reported a…

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Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan joins students’ protest in Mumbai; says, ‘I’m here to show support and solidarity’

Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan joins students’ protest in Mumbai; says, ‘I’m here to show support and solidarity’

Actor Imran Khan joined a students’ protest in Mumbai on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with the young students and demonstrators. The actor was seen participating in the peaceful gathering at Shivaji Park in Dadar and walking alongside the young crowds amid a downpour. Videos and photos of his appearance at the march are now going viral…

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“Taylor is really hurt”: Blake Lively’s new inner circle turns heads after missing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

“Taylor is really hurt”: Blake Lively’s new inner circle turns heads after missing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

Blake Lively has sparked fresh speculation about her friendship with Taylor Swift after sharing photos with a new group of friends following her absence from Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. While fans continue to question their relationship, Lively remains focused on new friendships as her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni continues. Blake Lively is making…

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Caleb Williams vs Patrick Mahomes: Which quarterback made the stronger impression during his first NFL seasons?

Caleb Williams vs Patrick Mahomes: Which quarterback made the stronger impression during his first NFL seasons?

Caleb Williams impressed with a productive rookie season, showing poise and playmaking ability despite difficult circumstances. However, Patrick Mahomes made the greater early impact overall. After spending his rookie year learning, Mahomes exploded in his first season as a starter, winning NFL MVP, throwing for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns, and setting a benchmark few…

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Elon Musk ‘turned into a creature,’ says Olivia Wilde; recalls meeting him at SpaceX before admitting she now ‘deeply resents’ the billionaire’s transformation

Elon Musk ‘turned into a creature,’ says Olivia Wilde; recalls meeting him at SpaceX before admitting she now ‘deeply resents’ the billionaire’s transformation

Elon Musk ‘turned into a creature,’ says Olivia Wilde; recalls meeting him at SpaceX before admitting she now ‘deeply resents’ the billionaire’s transformation Actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde has opened up about her changing opinion of Elon Musk, saying she now “deeply resents” the billionaire and never imagined he would become the person he is…

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