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Scimitar-Horned Oryx

Antelope species breaks extinction barrier; Scimitar-Horned Oryx makes historic leap [see how]

The breeding programme has seen 510 scimitar-horned oryx being born in the wild and it being included in the Zoological Society of London's endangered list means the population can sustain itself in future

Dec 13, 2023

UN Climate Talks Open In Dubai With Call To Restore Faith In Multilateralism

COP28: UAE commits $30 bn for newly-launched catalytic climate vehicle

As world leaders gathered for COP28, the UAE on Friday announced a $30 billion commitment to the newly launched catalytic climate vehicle, ALTERRA, that will drive forward international efforts to create a fairer climate finance system, with an emphasis on improving access to funding for the Global South.

Dec 1, 2023

CISF officer to the rescue

CISF exudes professionalism, discipline of highest order; wins hearts while at it

Demonstrating professionalism and disciple while willing to go the extra mile, CISF officers can turn a stressful situation into a pleasant one. Here's an incident that shows how one CISF officer calmly handles a situation at the Bengaluru airport.

Aug 8, 2023

iPhone helps save man who drove off cliff: Report

Man drives off cliff in California, sustains head injury; iPhone helps save lives [details]

An Apple iPhone 14 has helped save a man who drove off a cliff in California and was bleeding from the head, the media reported.

Jul 25, 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

No GST on cancer treatment drugs, special medicines; GST Council's decision hailed [details]

The GST Council in its 50th meeting on Tuesday, presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, exempted cancer treatment drugs, special medicines, and food for medical purpose from levy of the Goods and Services Tax.

Jul 11, 2023

All hotels in TN must provide accommodation for guests' drivers; govt issues guidelines

All hotels in TN must provide accommodation for guests' drivers; govt issues guidelines

In a bid to ensure drivers are properly rested before they hit the road, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered all hotels to mandatorily provide accommodation for drivers accompanying guests.

Jul 5, 2023

Attacked Netherlands YouTuber fearing for my business: B'luru man tells police

Attacked Netherlands YouTuber fearing for my business: B'luru man tells police [details]

The arrested street vendor, selling second hand clothes, has told the police that he attacked the Netherlands YouTuber due to the fear of his business getting affected.

Jun 12, 2023

Russia releases trailer for first feature film shot in space

"The Challenge": Russia releases trailer of first ever feature film to be shot in space

Russian has released a trailer of the first ever feature film to be shot in space.

Mar 9, 2023

Mars surface

Space: Artificial intelligence may help find life on Mars, icy worlds

Artificial intelligence (AI) may help scientists find the exact place to look for while finding life on Mars and other icy worlds, a new study has suggested.

Mar 8, 2023

Doraemon cartoon

Doraemon: Lesson from this Japanese cartoon saved Lucknow boy's life during house collapse

Cartoons do teach children several lessons and the character Nobita in "Doraemon" taught the boy in Lucknow how to save when house was collapsing

Jan 26, 2023

Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday, January 23, 2022

No VVIPs, first row at R-Day 2023 parade reserved for street vendors, labourers

Demonstrating the true form of democracy, the Indian government has decided to reserve the first row at the Republic Day 2023 parade for labourers, rickshaw pullers and vegetable sellers.

Jan 25, 2023

Zomato

Amid mass layoffs, this company announces 800 job openings [Details]

This comes months after Zomato laid off nearly 3% of its staff after a "regular performance-based churn"

Jan 24, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi ceremonially names 21 Andaman & Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually participated in a ceremony to name 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.

Jan 23, 2023

Apple Watch's ECG

"It saved my life"; Apple watch helps detect undiagnosed heart blockage early in woman

An Apple watch has reportedly been credited for detecting undiagnosed heart blockage in a woman.

Jan 17, 2023

Tim Cook

Tim Cook takes a hefty $35 mn pay cut amid rough global market

Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken a huge pay cut of $35 million, or more than 40 per cent of his compensation, amid challenging global macroeconomic conditions.

Jan 13, 2023

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