Provide lighting, strengthen patrol on Madurai Ring Road: Plea

healthy demand Industry card additions rise 11.5% over June; Card spends hold above ₹2 lakh-crore mark; Transaction volumes surge but the value per transaction declines

Researchers found marine bacterial DNA in Antarctic red brine pools. This brine originated from ancient seawater trapped under ice sheets. The discovery offers insights into ancient Antarctic marine environments. It also helps us understand life’s boundaries on Earth and icy planets. Further exploration of these hidden ecosystems is now encouraged.

Dehradun faced unprecedented flooding as heavy rains lashed the city on Sunday and Monday. Key areas like Shastri Nagar saw roads vanish beneath swollen waters, leading to vehicles being swept away by turbulent currents. Homes were inundated as well, particularly in Vikasnagar and nearby locales, where rivers and drains overflowed. This alarming shift from safe…