When a shipment arrives at a port, inspectors are usually focused on what’s inside the containers. But sometimes, the biggest biosecurity risk isn’t the cargo at all, it’s the wooden pallet or crate carrying it.A new study published in Biological Invasions suggests that this has been the case for woodwasps, a group of wood-boring insects…
Tropical forests have been heavily degraded because of human activities. (Representational photo) Planting trees across vast areas may not be the only way to restore damaged tropical forests, according to a new study. Instead, small patches of native trees can gradually help degraded forests recover.The study was carried out by Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)…
These 5 simple habits can help For many people, the relationship they have with God is one of the most personal parts of their lives. It doesn’t always fit neatly into rituals, routines, or even words. Some people feel deeply connected every day, while others go through phases of doubt, distance, or quiet searching.And that’s…
Moon in Aries speeds up emotions and courage. Mercury entering Cancer brings a change of focus to private conversations, real estate matters and memories. The words we hear at home may weigh more heavily on a big decision than we think. What to Do Today Start with a personal assignment that has been waiting for…
Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passes away, education sector mourns founder of D Y Patil institutions Former Governor, educationist and Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 91. Widely known as “Dada”, Patil served as the Governor…
History sheeter held for robbing a lawyer’s bag from a moving auto rickshaw in BKC History sheeter held for robbing a lawyer’s bag from a moving auto rickshaw in BKC History sheeter held for robbing a lawyer’s bag from a moving auto rickshaw in BKC History sheeter held for robbing a lawyer’s bag from a…
New Delhi: The fast-track court hearing the NEET paper leak case Tuesday sought CBI’s response, including on the maintainability of a plea filed by three accused seeking permission to voluntarily undergo a lie detector test and brain mapping.Special judge Ajay Gupta directed CBI to file its response by Aug 6. The court also deferred the…
Chennai: Inspector Mohammed Buhari and home guard Srinivasan were arrested on Tuesday for extorting about ₹40 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in the 2024 murder of BSP leader K Armstrong.The two were produced before VIII metropolitan magistrate court in George Town and remanded in judicial custody.The arrests followed a complaint by…
Ahmedabad: In prohibition-bound Gujarat, seeking bribe from a man he suspected of being involved in smuggling liquor has landed an Ahmedabad rural constable in an anti-corruption case.Police said the complainant was not a bootlegger but occasionally travelled with his cousin, who was allegedly involved in the country liquor trade. D-staff policemen purportedly suspected him of…
The state on Tuesday announced a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for govt employees, along with a corresponding hike in Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners with effect from Oct 1, 2026 Kolkata: The state on Tuesday announced a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for govt employees, along with a corresponding…
