According to a study, heat extremes brought on by climate change have wiped off 25–38% of tropical bird populations since 1950. According to a study posted on the University of Queensland website, exposure to high heat is the most climatic threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, even though variations in rainfall and average temperature…
Manipur Director General of Police Rajiv Singh has declared a firm stance against drug-related crimes, warning that strict action will be taken against all offenders, including members of the police force. Speaking to the media during the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ motorcycle rally in Imphal on Tuesday, Singh highlighted that the drug problem is not limited…
Oil prices declined following their sharpest weekly drop since late June, ahead of a key meeting between US and Russian leaders scheduled for Friday. The talks have sparked hopes of a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict and a resulting increase in oil supply. Brent crude hovered near $66 per barrel after a 4.4% fall…
Team Asia, led by Suraj Narredu, has won the Shergar Cup 2025 trophy. Narredu fulfilled his pledge to make an impression on the world stage from India to Ascot. He finished in second place, barely one point ahead of Europe, and won two of six races, joining Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata. Asia…
New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 423 to Rs 1,13,719 per kg in futures trade on Tuesday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 423, or 0.37 percent, to Rs 1,13,719 per kg in a business turnover of 15,593 lots….
Four Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Monday to discuss urgent issues related to the state’s border areas.The delegation included Naga People’s Front MLAs Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum, and Leishiyo Keishing, along with Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha. The legislators expressed concerns about the…
New Delhi, Realty company Groovy India Limited reported a net profit of Rs 1.1 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year. The Delhi-based company, listed on the stock exchanges, had a net loss of Rs 25 lakh in the same quarter last year. Groovy said in a statement on Monday that total…
India recently achieved its goal of blending 20% ethanol in petrol — known as E20 — five years ahead of schedule. While the government promotes E20 as a step towards reducing oil imports, helping the environment, and supporting farmers, automotive expert Amit Khare highlights its downsides. He warns that E20 is degrading vehicle quality across…
Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has urged urgent national and international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by the Indigenous Kuki-Zo people in Manipur. While celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities worldwide, KOHUR said the day must also…
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has said that both his state and Tripura face pressing challenges on illegal immigration and encroachment. Singh, who hosted TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Manikya Debbarma at his residence at Heingang on Friday evening said, “It was an honour to host the founder and leader of the TIPRA…
