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Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (251+ words) Houston, Feb 2 (PTI) Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Often described as the "Nobel of Geosciences," the prize recognises Ramanathan's decades of research on super-pollutants and…...
'India Next Only To China': Nirmala Sitharaman Hits Out At Opposition On GDP Growth Data
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (502+ words) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday targeted the Opposition over India's economic standing, citing a social media post by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk that highlighted the growing role of India and China in driving global growth, and keeping both…...
‘Soft On Crime’: Trump Says Democrats Prioritise Criminals Over American Citizens
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (168+ words) Donald Trump accused Democrats of being soft on crime, claiming they protect violent offenders over American citizens and patriots, stating this is not what America stands for. "Soft On Crime: Trump Says Democrats Prioritise Criminals Over American Citizens Donald Trump…...
World Wetlands Day 2026: History, Facts, Theme And How To Protect Wetlands
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (271+ words) Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They filter water, prevent floods, support wildlife, and sustain livelihoods, yet they are also some of the most threatened habitats on the planet. Every year on February 2, people around the world…...
PAK Boycott Means Little To India, Focus Remains Performance & Security: Top Govt. Sources
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (285+ words) Top Indian government sources have called Pakistan's decision to boycott its high-profile ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match on February 15 in Colombo as "politicising cricket'. As per a senior government official, India prioritises performance and security over the diplomatic theatrics of its…...
Framework to position Kerala tourism as global model on anvil: CM Vijayan
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (365+ words) Kochi, Feb 1 (PTI) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Sunday said that a comprehensive framework will be prepared to position Kerala as a global model in tourism development based on inclusive and development-oriented measures. Speaking after inaugurating the conclave "Kerala…...
Bhutan Gets Lion's Share Of Foreign Grants In Budget 2026, Uptick In Aid To Afghanistan: What This Means
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (173+ words) The distribution of foreign aid in the allocation to the ministry of external affairs in the Union Budget 2026 signals a new geopolitical strategy for India amid significant churning in the global order. During the presentation on Sunday, Union Finance Minister…...
India zeroes out Chabahar port outlay, slashes Bangladesh aid in 2026-27 budget
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (502+ words) New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in Iran in the Union Budget for 2026-27 and has halved the development assistance for Bangladesh to Rs 60 crore in reflection of frosty bilateral ties. Bhutan has…...
CREDAI unhappy as nothing concrete for affordable housing in Budget
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (333+ words) New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Realtors" apex body CREDAI on Sunday expressed disappointment that the Union Budget did not provide any incentives to boost demand and supply of affordable housing. CREDAI, which represents around 15,000 real estate developers from across the country,…...
Opinion | At The Edge Of Feeling: The Lived Reality Of Borderline Personality Disorder | Opinion News
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (815+ words) Despite its prevalence, BPD carries heavy stigma, originating from psychiatric professionals themselves, who view individuals with BPD as difficult, manipulative and less worthy of treatment. (Representational Image/Getty) The rise in mental health awareness has paradoxically brought about a wave…...