1 million species at risk of extinction: UN
In the report on the damage done by modern civilization to the natural world scientists said that, relentless pursuit of economic growth, twinned with the impact of climate change, has put an unprecedented one million species at risk of extinction.
Genetic study on people of Lakshadweep Islands
Recently, Scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) for the first time conducted genetic studies on the people of the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Serotonin to help against neurological decline
In a surprising discovery, researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai have found a novel function for serotonin (a chemical that signals between neurons).
RBI raises cap on home loans
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the eligibility cap on home loans extended by regional rural banks and small finance banks.
Discom debt to return to pre-UDAY levels
As per the note from CRISIL, the external debt of state-owned electricity distribution companies (discoms) is set to increase to pre-UDAY levels of ₹2.6 lakh crore by the end of this fiscal.
The challenge for EC in Telangana’s Nizamabad, why it sets a precedent
EC faced with an unprecedented 185 candidates in Nizamabad which was more than most Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can handle.
World’s largest ice shelf melting rapidly due to solar heating of ocean surface
Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest ice shelf roughly the size of France, is melting rapidly.
India, U.K. in talks to build a naval super carrier
The United Kingdom is in talks with the Indian government on building a new state-of-the-art aircraft carrier along the lines of Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of the ongoing ‘Make in India’ negotiations.
North Korea tested tactical weapons
North Korea has conducted a “strike drill” for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim-Jong-un.
SC view on foreigner’s detention defies constitutional obligations
A rights body has said the apex court’s remark on the detention of ‘foreigners’ in Assam was unfortunate and flies in the face of India’s constitutional and international obligations.