Gold steadies after two-day drop as Iran strikes revive inflation risks

Eligible taxpayers can disclose specified foreign income and assets under the one-time scheme till December 31, with a 60 per cent outgo in one category and a ₹1 lakh fee in another

Scientists developed a new hydrogel membrane for treating oily seawater. This material separates oil and produces fresh water using solar energy. The membrane removes over 99.99% of oil from contaminated water samples. It also boosts evaporation performance significantly compared to older systems. This innovation offers a promising step towards sustainable freshwater production.

Thursday morning saw the Leh region of Ladakh shaken by two noticeable earthquakes. The initial tremor, measuring 5.5 in magnitude, hit at 6:05 am, closely followed by a second quake of 4.3 magnitude about four hours later. Occurring at a depth of ten kilometers, these seismic events heightened unease in this seismically prone region.