Micro plastics in atmosphere might pollute oceans: Study

0.013 and 25 million metric tons of micro plastic per year are transported by ocean air, sea spray and fog

No idols in Taj’s locked rooms: ASI officials

Officials said the rooms are periodically opened for conservation work and all records ‘have not pointed to the presence of idols’

IMD: Pre-monsoon rain in parts of Maha from May 20

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest extended range forecast issued on Thursday raised hopes for pre-monsoon showers to finally begin in parts of Maharashtra from around May 20.

McCullum to coach England Test team

McCullum - England Test team coach

INDIA IN THOMAS CUP SEMIS

HS Prannoy provided the finishing touch as Indian men assured themselves of their first Thomas Cup medal in 43 years. The last time India reached the semifinals was in 1979. Riding on the victories of Kidambi Srikanth, Prannoy and the doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India defeated Malaysia 3-2 to storm into the semifinals of Thomas Cup while the women’s team exited Uber Cup after losing 0-3 to Thailand.

PM: Schemes will end appeasement politics

Bats For 100% Coverage Of Beneficiaries

‘Women in domestic relationship have right to shared household’

SC Says Category Of Relationship Or Religion Is No Bar

Single-shot breast cancer drug to cut treatment time by 90%

New drug PHESGO is also likely to reduce treatment cost by 20%, Roche executives said

Flying abroad? You don’t have to wait 9 mths for booster

Travellers can follow the destination country’s booster guidelines

As private players step up wheat buying, govt eyes export curbs

Soon a detailed roadmap on wheat exports would be prepared and placed before the committee of ministers, sources said

N Korea confirms 1st Covid outbreak, lockdown ordered

The Covid outbreak forced leader Kim Jong-un to wear a mask in public, likely for the first time since the start of the pandemic

US records 1m deaths from Covid-19

The US has crossed the threshold of one million deaths from Covid-19, the White House said on Thursday, as cities like New York try to turn the page on the pandemic despite threats of another surge.

5-time ex-PM Wickremesinghe chosen to steer SL out of crisis

Oppn Slams Move; Ranil Was Accused Of Protecting Rajapaksas From Corruption Claims In Earlier Stint

Finland seeks membership to Nato without any delay

Sweden Expected To Follow Suit; Russia Calls Move Direct Threat, Vows Retaliation; Stoltenberg Says Entry Will Be Smooth & Swift

What Chintan?

BJP & parties in other democracies succeeded after leadership change. Congress must think about that

Pricey Times

High inflation and weak demand are both problems. Households need fuel tax relief

‘WHO’s Methodology Has Been Robust’

Death reporting is inconsistent across India’s states. And sample registration survey data comes with 2-year lag

4-Point Battle Plan For RBI

Anchor inflation expectations, avoid sudden rate hikes, give credible data, restore MPC role.

UN Meet: Sadhguru Suggests 3-Pronged Strategy To Save Soil

With policymakers from across the globe brainstorming on how to restore degraded land at a UN conference, India’s spiritual leader and founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, on Wednesday suggested a three-pronged strategy to save soil and appealed to representatives from 196 nations to redouble governmental policy efforts aimed at reversing the degradation of agricultural land all around the world.

Immediate Relief Unlikely For Terror, Naxal Accused

Cases Also Include UAPA, Arms Act Charges

Can Telcos Manage Net Speed, Traffic?

Govt call likely soon

Marital Rape Is Rape

Delhi HC verdict is a setback. But judiciary remains the best hope for gender justice

The Good Side Of Inflation

Accelerating prices make govt debt management easier. Higher food prices mean bigger farmer income

What Do We Want A Marriage To Be, That's The Question

When hearing appeals on marital rape verdict, courts must recognise autonomy of married women

Jyothi finally gets 100m hurdles NR

Jyoti Yarraji set the national record in 100m hurdles twice but it was not recognised due to various factors

Jharkhand IAS officer arrested in ₹1̀8-crore MGNREGA scam

The enforcement directorate (ED) arrested Jharkhand mines and industries secretary Pooja Singhal on Wednesday evening after questioning the 2000batch IAS officer for more than 20 hours following allegations that Rs 18 crore of MGNREGA funds were embezzled between 2006 and 2010 in Khunti district when she was deputy commissioner.

‘50% of those in hosp ailing even 2 yrs later’

Patients Still Show At Least One Symptom

Shah: Modi debunked blood is thicker than water adage

PM An Icon Of Modern India: Naidu

Center backs guv on referring Rajiv case convict plea to Prez

Supreme Court Raises Question, Reserves Order

Al Jazeera journo shot during Israeli raid in West Bank

Al Jazeera accused Israel of targeting Shireen Abu Akleh