Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and the risk grows the longer those species remain in circulation, according to a new study. The analysis, published Thursday in Science, examined decades of global wildlife trade data and found that 41% of traded mammal species share…
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday (April 13, 2026) arrested a person wanted in connection with a case of two Kolkata residents missing since July 2014. Absconding since then, the accused was tracked down to Surat in Gujarat. The “notorious criminal” has…
The general consensus is that President Trump’s social media post of himself dressed in robes, after a busy weekend in which he blasted Pope Leo and attended a prizefight while an Iran peace plan fell apart, was an attempt to cast himself as a Jesus-like figure. But Trump says we have it wrong. “It’s supposed…
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj. File Photo: Sansad TV/ANI The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday (April 13, 2026) informed the Rajya Sabha about the appointment of Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the new leader of its Parliamentary Party in the Upper House. The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped…
WASHINGTON — The sexual assault allegations that toppled Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor are now threatening to end his congressional career with lawmakers from both parties saying they would back a vote to expel him from the House. Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial primary Sunday night after accusations of sexual assault and misconduct…
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has submitted a complaint to Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey and the National Medical Commission, demanding a transparent probe into the death of Nithin Raj, a first-year student of Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur, and stringent action against those found responsible. Nithin Raj, a resident…
Priests carrying venerated philosopher-saint Sri Ramanuja’s idol on a golden “Tiruchi” as part of Bhashyakarla Utsavam in Tirumala on Monday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGMENT The annual “Bhashyakarla Utsavam” commenced on a religious note at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on Monday. The 19-day festival, dedicated to venerated philosopher-saint Sri Ramanuja, is observed in parallel…
Police officials participated in Palle Nidra programme at Rayalapanthulapalle village in Chintakommadinne mandal of Kadapa district on Sunday (April 12) night. During the interaction with the villagers they created awareness among them on various issues and concerned laws. Explaining to the people about the cyber crimes and asking them to be vigilant, Chintakommadinne Circle Inspector…
A Benchcomprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of a lawyer, representing PIL petitioner. File | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium The Supreme Court on Monday (April 13, 2026) sought the responses of the Centre, States and all Union Territories on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking implementation of…
A view of the sewage treatment plant in Haryana’ Sirsa district. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Suresh Kumar’s eyes sparkle as he recalls his childhood days spent in the Ghaggar river’s clear waters, catching fish, and soaking up the sun with friends. “We’d spot fish swimming; it was crystal clear,” he exclaims, still in…