Antarctic: Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time, including tyre-wear particles, raising concerns that tiny plastic pollution can travel through the atmosphere to Earth’s most remote places

Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published … Read more

Counselling for CUSB’s 24 UG courses begins | Patna News

Patna: Online counselling for admission to 24 undergraduate programmes at the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) for the 2026-27 academic session began on Thursday. The last date for registration is July 16.CUSB deputy registrar Kumar Kaushal said candidates who have qualified the National Testing Agency (NTA)-conducted entrance test and wish to take admission to … Read more

Monsoon covers entire India, overall rain deficit reduced to 14% | India News

NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD.It took 36 days for the monsoon to cover the entire country after making a three-day delayed onset over Kerala on … Read more

Strait of Hormuz toll proposal: What are the key waterways in the world & is there a fee to transit them?

Under international law, ships are generally entitled to transit passage through straits used for international navigation. (AI image) With the Strait of Hormuz now beginning to reopen, Iran and Oman — the two nations bordering the strait — have floated the idea of introducing a permanent fee system for ships using the passage.Until the US … Read more

AIIMS INI SS round 2 seat allocation result 2026 released at aiimsexams.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

AIIMS New Delhi has published the Round 2 institute allocation result for INI SS DM/M.Ch. admissions for the July 2026 session. The allotment has been finalised based on candidates’ merit and choices submitted during the counselling process. Applicants can access the allocation PDF online, verify their allotted institute, and complete the next admission procedures as … Read more

India’s first Hydrogen Train to launch on July 17: What every rail traveller should know; fare, schedule and more |

In a recent update, Indian Railways is ready to write history by launching the country’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered passenger train this July. It will mark a milestone in India’s journey towards cleaner and more sustainable rail travel. And the date decided for the much-awaited launch is July 17. The train is expected to be flagged … Read more

Japan Airlines CEO Haruka Nishimatsu’s Humble Leadership During Crisis | World News

Representative image of a JAL aircraft. Image credits Wikimedia Commons Corporate leaders are often associated with executive perks like private offices, luxury cars, and multimillion-dollar salaries. However, during a global financial crisis in 2009, Japan Airlines (JAL) took a different approach under then-president and CEO Haruka Nishimatsu. In 2009, when the company faced mounting financial … Read more

Evening Newswrap: Sobhraj-inspired hotel conman arrested; 3 ex-TMC MPs join BJP & more | India News

Bingson John, 69, who idolised serial killer Charles Sobhraj, arrested after 36-year, 300-hotel con spree across India. Three former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs — Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik — joined BJP in Kolkata amid growing rebellion in the party. US projectiles struck areas around Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, according … Read more

Stationary vehicle does not escape liability if improperly parked; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation for deceased homemaker

The claims arose out of a road accident that occurred on 16.04.2022 near Harina Bus Stand on National Highway-6 under Kharagpur (Local) Police Station. (AI image) The Calcutta High Court has held that the mere fact that a vehicle was stationary at the time of an accident does not absolve its owner or insurer from … Read more