India’s fertiliser game plan: Over 32 lakh tonnes imported in Q1; strengthened supply chain through overseas deals

India brought in more than 32 lakh tonnes of key fertilisers during the first quarter of the current financial year, with imports of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) supplementing domestic production to meet demand, according to information shared by the government in Parliament.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, chemicals and fertilizers minister J…

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IP University opens admissions to 22 PG programmes through CUET PG 2026 scores; apply by July 20

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) has started the admission process for 22 postgraduate (PG) programmes through Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) scores for the 2026–27 academic session.Eligible candidates can now register online through the university’s admission portals. The last date to submit the application form is July 20, 2026, till…

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Bengal govt to launch unified digital parking system in Kolkata | Kolkata News

Kolkata: The state govt will introduce a “one-side parking” system across Kolkata and bring the city’s parking network under a unified digital platform, urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul said on Friday.A dedicated app will provide real-time information on available spaces, allow users to reserve slots and make digital payments. “We are trying…

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Scientists studied how animals survive winter and found fruit flies rebuild their biological clock into a separate seasonal mode

Seasonal gene switch locks fruit flies in winter mode Scientists studying how animals survive the winter have discovered that fruit flies completely rebuild their internal biological clocks to switch into a separate seasonal mode. For context, a fruit fly is a tiny insect that feeds on ripe, rotting, or fermenting fruits and vegetables. They are…

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AI can become more biased than humans while choosing who gets hired; study finds |

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being trusted to help employers screen CVs, rank candidates and even conduct early-stage interviews. The promise is simple: AI can process thousands of applications quickly, reduce administrative workloads and, in theory, make hiring decisions more objective than humans. According to a recent review by MIT Technology, based on the 2024 study…

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