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Who was Madhav Gadgil, the ecologist behind Western Ghats conservation?

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who chaired the Western Ghats panel and championed community-led conservation, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian environmentalism

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened

US President Donald Trump defended the ICE officer, saying the woman 'violently, willfully, and viciously' ran towards him

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

US Congress email breach linked to China's 'Salt Typhoon' spy campaign

Emails of staff working for US House committees were reportedly hacked by China under the 'Salt Typhoon' cyber espionage campaign; the breach was detected in December last year

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance

The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi continued to reel under bone-chilling cold wave conditions for the third day as daytime temperatures dropped sharply and air quality stayed poor, with the IMD warning of more cold days ahead

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations

Trump has signed an order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations, saying they undermine American sovereignty, waste taxpayer money and promote agendas that conflict with national interests

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South

Contrasting weather patterns are affecting the country, with severe cold and fog in northern states and heavy rainfall with strong winds forecast over southern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Census 2027: Centre notifies first phase, house listing to begin April 1

The House Listing and Housing Census will precede population enumeration and focus on housing conditions and amenities, with the exercise scheduled across states and UTs in 2026

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says

Legal limits, real risks, and how owners can plan responsibly

Saudi-led coalition strikes south Yemen; ousted separatist leader flees

Hours after the airstrikes, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) issued a decree removing al-Zubaidi from its membership

Over 80% of mutual funds erode 25% of regular-plan investor wealth: Report

Ten-year data shows commissions matter more than most investors realise

Govt seeks airfare data as CCI probes IndiGo over December flight chaos

The government has asked airlines to share average fares charged during December after mass flight cancellations, mainly by IndiGo, disrupted travel and triggered a CCI probe into fare patterns

Glass, copper, steel or plastic: Which bottle to pick for daily hydration?

Each bottle material comes with its own pros and cons, from durability to potential health risks. Understanding these differences can help you make a smarter choice

US adds Venezuela, 24 other countries to $15,000 visa bond requirement

Visitors from 25 newly added countries may need to post bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas under a Trump-era pilot scheme

US Embassy warns Indian students of breaking laws, says visa is a privilege

Last year, the US Embassy also cautioned citizens against remaining in America beyond their authorised stay, saying violators risk deportation and a lifelong entry ban

India's economy to grow 7.4% in FY26, first advance estimates show

The projection formed part of India's first advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP), which is subject to revisions as data coverage improves

US O-1 visa: How digital creators qualify for America's 'genius visa'

From online reach to earnings data, immigration lawyers say the creator economy is reshaping how the O-1 visa is assessed