A new scientific study has revealed the current state of California’s giant sequoia range, revealing the alarming extent of damage that has been caused to them by extreme wildfires over the last decade. A study published in the journal Fire Ecology on March 27, 2026, revealed that approximately 17% of all mature giant sequoias have…
Goldman Sachs has warned its employees that they could be forced to give away all of their winnings if they are found betting on restricted prediction markets. According to the Financial Times, employees have been told to limit their activity on prediction markets to sports and entertainment. The bank warned that repeated violations could also…
‘Removal of Sonam Wangchuk wrong’: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP’s ‘asatya and hinsa’ approach in first reaction to Jantar Mantar protest NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reacted for the first time to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, calling his removal from Jantar Mantar ‘wrong’ and accusing the…
MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 5,253 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 213.6% from Rs 1,675 crore a year earlier, aided by a sharp decline in tax outgo despite lower non-interest income. The bank reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,921 crore, up 228.4% from…
Salman Khan inaugurates SRA Digital Centre in Mumbai, distributes home keys to over 50 rehabilitation beneficiaries Over the years, Salman Khan has been involved in several charitable and community welfare initiatives. Through different programmes, he has extended support to causes related to healthcare, education, child welfare and assistance for economically underprivileged sections of society.Salman Khan…
In anticipation of Lionel Messi and the teenage football phenomenon Lamine Yamal sharing the same field, an image that stands out in the minds of many football fans is the picture of a young Messi holding baby Yamal in his arms while bathing him during a photo session to raise funds for charity in 2007….
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after a 20-day hunger strike, with doctors keeping him under close medical observation and urging his family to allow treatment to begin without further delay, sources said. The move was followed by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo,…
The Great Bath is one of the best-known structures among the ruins of the Harappan Civilization, excavated at Mohenjo-daro (Sindh, Pakistan). It is an ancient city dating back to the Bronze Age, located on the right bank of the Indus River in the present-day Sindh region of Pakistan, 300 km north-northeast of Karachi. Together with…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ crossed Rs. 100 crore net by Day 9, though collections dipped to Rs. 2.49 crore that day, taking the total to Rs. 103.99 crore. Facing competition from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in premium formats, the comedy franchise’s fourth instalment, directed by Indra Kumar, continues its steady theatrical run. Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal…
Burano is Venice’s ‘Rainbow Island’. It’s only a small boat ride from Venice and one of Italy’s most photogenic islands. Every house is painted in bright shades of pink, turquoise, yellow, orange, and green. As per local legend, fishermen painted their homes in vibrant colours so they could recognise them even through thick fog while…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Aries. Your spirit wants to run ahead, yet your body may ask for a slower pace. Listen to that signal. Early in the week, keep your thoughts close to your chest, especially around people who ask too many questions but offer very little of themselves. Not everyone…
Germany has upgraded its national security posture from an “abstract threat level” to a “high threat level” following an increase in intelligence reports pointing to potential attack plans, interior minister Alexander Dobrindt has said.In an interview with the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, published on Saturday, Dobrindt said the revised assessment reflected growing concerns over…
Zohran Mamdani stays neutral for FIFA world cup final. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to back either Spain or Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, joking that every team he has supported during the tournament has ended up losing.Speaking to reporters at City Hall, Mamdani was asked which side he…
An official inspecting the blast site in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Saturday detained an individual in connection with an explosion that partially damaged a residential building on the city’s eastern fringes, with investigators suspecting the blast was caused by explosives used in making crude bombs.The blast occurred in the Dakshin Narayanpur area of…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
Katie Price, the social media personality and model, has been making headlines since she married Dubai businessman Lee Andrews in January after knowing him for 15 days. As previous reports suggested, he had been arrested on suspicion of espionage, which later turned out to be unpaid debts. While he remains in prison, the father of…
The attacks marked another deep strike by Ukraine against infrastructure linked to Russia’s war effort Seven people were killed and 51 others wounded in a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia overnight, Russian officials said on Saturday. The strikes hit two warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, as well as an oil…
Lionel Messi has praised Spain teenager Lamine Yamal ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final but made it clear that Argentina will do everything possible to stop him from making history.The defending champions will face European champions Spain on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Yamal aiming to add another milestone to…
The NTA is likely to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their response sheets, question papers, challenge answers by paying ₹200 per question, and estimate their scores before the final results are declared. UGC NET June 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected…
Shakira and Burna Boy reunited on the pitch for final rehearsals ahead of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime performance.Image credit (Instagram) Shakira, known for her chart topping hits and energetic live shows that have drawn fans across the globe and Burna Boy, who has carved out a reputation as one of the…
