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The fossils were excavated at the Drimolen Main Quarry, part of South Africa’s ‘Cradle of Humankind’. Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from the Drimolen Main Quarry in South Africa, including a fossil from an adult Homo erectus dated to 2 million years ago. The finding is 200,000 years older than other known…

“Looking at the overall market, I do not think we are heading towards a crisis,” Finance Commission chairman said (Photo: ANI). NEW DELHI: India is unlikely to face a major food or fertiliser crisis, despite ongoing global conflicts, the Finance Commission chairman said on Saturday.Speaking to news agency ANI, 16th Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya…

North Korea fires missile North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong said on Saturday that an intermediate-range strategic missile had been tested earlier in the morning, hours after South Korea reported a ballistic missile launch towards the sea.“North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says an intermediate-range strategic missile was used for the drill,”…

Sebi to quickly mo​ve ahead with proposals​ Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday said that the market regulator would soon move ahead with its proposed changes to the Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism after receiving more than 3,500 comments on its consultation paper.The regulator had invited views on changes to the CAS, market timings…

Judy Garland’s former Bel-Air home has changed hands for $11.1 million, more than a decade after it sold for $5.2 million. The 1938 estate at 1231 Stone Canyon Road was listed for $11.495 million in March 2024 before selling in July, according to property records and reports from The Real Deal, Realtor.com and Architectural Digest….

Built in the late 1920s by architect John Byers, the estate occupies just under an acre in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Post Office neighbourhood. John Barrymore, one of the celebrated actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, was once its owner, giving the property an especially notable place in the city’s cinematic history. Some Los Angeles homes accumulate…

File photo: Houthi supporters shout slogans during a rally against Israel and the United States’ war on Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen US president Donald Trump’s top national security aides met secretly at Camp David on Friday for several hours to discuss the war with Iran and the Saudi-backed push against Houthi rebels in Yemen, three…

Abhishek Sharma (Image credit: Reuters) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced another attacking innings as India made a strong start against Pakistan in the gold medal match of the Asian Games 2026 at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday.India opted to bat first after winning the toss, and Abhishek gave the team the…

Russia conducted its Center 2026 military exercise to bolster its defense strategies against potential threats. Drones rained fire on targets as explosions tore across the battlefield in dramatic footage from Russia’s Center 2026 military exercise, showcasing Moscow’s growing focus on drone warfare and battlefield strike capabilities.According to the Associated Press, the footage comes from the…

What happens after G7’s emergency release The G7 is tapping its emergency oil stash, with plans to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products to ease the diesel crunch. Earlier on Friday, the bloc said it would start opening the taps in the coming weeks, beginning with a “frontloaded substantial release” of diesel…