Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of…
Prediction platform Polymarket is overhauling its exchange infrastructure in the coming weeks, introducing a new collateral token and upgraded trading system that give the platform greater control over settlement and risk as it moves toward closer alignment with US regulatory expectations. In an announcement on Monday, Polymarket said it will deploy new exchange contracts —…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…
In a recent public event, US President Donald Trump reiterated claims suggesting that the Earth is experiencing a cooling trend, reigniting public and political interest in the president’s claims. Historically, these assertions have been sporadically made during many moments of his presidency and have produced renewed public and political responses. In the present moment, these…
Israel’s military has opened an investigation after a photograph circulated online appearing to show one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an initial examination found the image depicts a soldier operating in the south of the country, where Israeli troops remain deployed despite…
Heavy showers delay the toss (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The start of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Guwahati has been affected by rain, with heavy showers delaying the toss. While rain is expected to ease later, overcast conditions could still play a role during the game….
Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Indian-flagged vessels are continuing to cross the Strait of Hormuz successfully, offering some relief to shipping and energy supply concerns. The latest vessel, Green Asha, has completed its transit, becoming the eighth Indian-flagged ship to pass through the strategic waterway since February 28, when the conflict in the…
Violent tornadoes slammed the Midwest overnight, causing major damage in some areas. Meanwhile, questions remain over the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
In a major development, Delhi Capitals’ batter Nitish Rana has been handed 1 demerit point. It has been slapped with a 25 per cent match fee fine after he was involved in a heated argument with the fourth umpire in the dying stages of Delhi Capitals’ most recent loss against Chennai Super Kings in the…
Brazilian police seized a record 48 tons of marijuana in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, uncovered by chance by a sniffer dog during a regular operation against criminal factions. During the operation in the Complexo da Mare, a large complex of favelas in the north of the city, a dog named Hulk indicated there…