When there are roads, accidents occur: NCP’s Bhor MLA on 10-year-old’s death

Smithsonian scientists are utilising cutting-edge methods to identify turtle nesting sites, revealing that numerous nests fall prey to predators shortly after egg deposition. This alarming finding signals a crucial risk to the Eastern box turtle population. By monitoring turtle movements and nesting patterns, the research seeks to illuminate survival rates, which is vital for effective…

Global markets enter a quieter summer week with food inflation, US consumer spending, Japan’s growth outlook, gold and UK inflation in focus. Investors will assess whether rising energy and food costs prove temporary or complicate central banks’ interest-rate decisions.

Indian stock markets experienced sharp losses for a fifth straight session on Friday. Sensex and Nifty indices saw significant drops, reflecting investor concerns. Oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and FII selling fueled the downturn. Broader markets and specific sectors also registered substantial declines. This selloff erased over Rs 3 lakh crore from market capitalization.