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DEHRADUN: For the first time in nearly four decades of recorded observations, the high-altitude peaks of Tungnath in the Garhwal Himalayas have remained snow-free through Jan so far, signalling a climatic anomaly and raising concern among alpine scientists.Experts said the prolonged deficit in rainfall and snowfall has begun to adversely affect key medicinal plant species...

NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) Sunday said that it is holding consultations with industry to work out a regulatory framework for mobile security, while assuring stakeholders that the security standards will be firmed up based on feedback.“MeitY is conducting routine stakeholder consultation on various safety compliance, EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/ compatibility)...

Nandani Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A new name has taken the Women’s Premier League by storm. Her name is Nandani Sharma. The young fast bowler from Chandigarh delivered a stunning performance on Sunday night in Navi Mumbai. She played for Delhi Capitals in Match 4 against Gujarat Giants. Her spell of 5/33 created history in...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz, in a striking response to US President Donald Trump‘s oil threats, rejected the pressure, stating that Cuba is a sovereign nation and that “no one can dictate what to do.” In a post on X, Díaz wrote that the US has been aggressing against Cuba for 66 years, but Cuba is...

Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests has reportedly killed over 538, with thousands detained amid an internet blackout. Tehran has warned the US and Israel of “legitimate targets” if force is used to protect demonstrators. Protests persist despite heavy security, fueled by economic collapse and calls challenging the theocratic system. A crackdown on nationwide protests in...

Virat Kohli. (PTI) NEW DELHI: India opened the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, though the chase turned tense after a late collapse. Virat Kohli led the pursuit with 93 off 91 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 56 as India reached 306 for six in 49...

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday sparked a controversy by claiming his party’s biggest achievement is that it can “shut down Mumbai in 10 minutes even today”. Taking a swipe at Raut, CM Devendra Fadnavis said he cannot even shut down the area around his house. He asserted that BJP is not...

NEW DELHI: Security forces detected movement of suspected drones in multiple forward areas along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts on Sunday evening, officials said.All the flying objects were seen coming from the Pakistan side and returned after hovering over Indian territory for a...

CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urging the Union govt to ensure the proposed constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka do not undermine the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils. Stalin said he was writing the letter in the wake of detailed representations highlighting the ‘grave risks’ posed...