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NASA scientist James Hansen took a courageous step by alerting the United States Congress to the growing danger of a warming planet in 1988. His warning, however, was largely dismissed at the time. Now, nearly 37 years later, Hansen has returned to the forefront of climate research, leading a team of international scientists in highlighting…

India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Jon Super, file) Rishabh Pant has opened up about his mindset and the lessons he has learned during his time away from the game, sharing a heartfelt message in a new BCCI video titled “Forever Grateful ft. Rishabh Pant.” Speaking ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, the wicketkeeper-batter…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed a government funding bill to end a record 43-day shutdown that triggered financial stress to federal workers. The shutdown highly impacted travellers at several airports in US and led to long queues at food banks.He said, “I just want to tell you the country has never…

NEW DELHI: Investigative agencies on Thursday said that around eight terrorists planned to carry out serial blasts in several cities across India, news agency ANI reported citing sources.According to ANI, terrorists had planned to move to four cities in groups of two each which was supposed to carry multiple IEDs along with them.“Around eight suspects…

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse.The lapse had left federal workers without multiple paychecks, travellers stranded at airports, and people queuing at food banks to get a meal for their…

NEW DELHI: Umar Un Nabi, confirmed by a DNA test as the bomber in Old Delhi, and his module had planned to carry out a “spectacular terror attack” with multiple vehicle-borne IEDs followed by firing with assault rifles. They had procured three vehicles – an i20, a red Ford Ecosport and a Brezza – for…

MUMBAI: Exit polls in Bihar that indicated a continuation of the NDA govt in the state, and positive news on the ongoing US-India trade negotiations lifted investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Wednesday. As a result, sensex closed 595 points (0.7%) up at 84,467 points while nifty on NSE closed 181 points (0.7%) higher at…

NEW DELHI: Nisar Ul Hassan, a doctor who was sacked by J&K LG Manoj Sinha in Nov 2023 from Srinagar’s SHMS hospital over terror links, was hired by Al-Falah School of Medical Science and Research Centre, Faridabad, soon after and has emerged as a key suspect in the case relating to the JeM module behind…

NEW DELHI: State-run NTPC is scouting for land in 16 states for setting up nuclear power plants as the country’s largest thermal power producer prepares for life without coal and contribute towards the national net-zero goal, reports Sanjay Dutta.The move comes ahead of a govt plan to amend the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability…

NEW DELHI: The cabinet Wednesday approved higher royalty rates for four critical minerals – graphite, zirconium, caesium and rubidium – in a move aimed at boosting their mining and domestic production.“The decision of the cabinet will promote auction of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium, thereby not only unlocking these minerals but also associated…