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Jumbo Jeopardy: 270 elephants lost to electrocution, poaching in 3 years

Even as the government has increased the focus on conservation of wildlife, instances of human-animal conflict have resulted in loss of life of both humans and animals over the years

WB govt plans to appoint 600 young 'gajamitras' to protect elephants

In order to check the rising incidents of human-elephant conflict (HEC), West Bengal has launched a unique human-driven initiative, named "Gajamitra (Friends of Elephants)"

Disney instructs to identify layoff candidates, may cut 4K jobs in April

It is unclear whether Disney will start laying off employees in small batches or lay off thousands all at once

ED attaches assets worth Rs 5.21 cr in Bangalore mining case: Official

According to the officials, the assets attached are in the form of six immovable properties owned by the accused

Pak government exploring legal options to declare PTI a banned outfit

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has hinted that legal proceedings could be initiated to declare Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) a banned outfit, state media reported

Microsoft's new feature to let users set default apps in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced that it will be making significant changes to the way Windows manages which apps open specific files by default, and how users can pin programmes to their Start menu

SpaceX Starship's may take first orbital test flight in April: Elon Musk

Musk said recently that there is only a 50 per cent chance that the first-ever orbital mission of SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle will be a success

Rahul attends Parl panel on external affairs, denies anti-India remarks

The members of the ruling party objected to this, but Rahul was supported by the opposition members, sources said

For Akhilesh, 'third front' is part of a larger political plan: Experts

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav seems to be considering to join a 'third front' against the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Having attained national party status, AAP to go full throttle for 2024

After turning into a national party, the Aam Aadmi Party has now started preparing for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While on the one hand, the party is working to form new organisational structures

UP to include millets in midday meals in schools, says agriculture minister

He said that the state government was continuously engaged in the promotion of millets cultivation, production and consumption besides increasing farmers' income through it

400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from US nuclear power plant

About 400,000 gallons of radioactive water has leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello, the midwestern US state of Minnesota, regulators revealed recently

UN confirms extension of Black Sea grain deal for exports from Ukraine

"The Black Sea Grain Initiative, signed in Istanbul on 22 July 2022, has been extended," Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said in a statement

Parl panel suggests analysing feasibility of variable speed limits on NHs

The Committee recommended that the Ministry may look into the size and specifications of speed limit signages

Delhi riots: Court orders charges against 19 for arson, attempted murder

A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against Rajdhani School owner Faisal Farooq and 18 others for their alleged involvement in arson, attempt to murder, and criminal conspiracy

Biden's $6.8 tn budget faces hurdles as it proposes higher taxes on big biz

US President Joe Biden's $6.8 trillion budget is unlikely to pass muster in the Republican-dominated House of Representatives as it proposes higher taxes on big businesses and the rich and elite

First Republic Bank's financial woes deepening despite cash infusion

US' First Republic Bank's financial woes appeared to be deepening despite an industry-led emergency cash infusion, media reports said.

Water, livelihoods dry up for fish farmers of East Kolkata Wetlands

The wetlands (macher bheris in Bengali) are drying up mainly due to the diversion of wastewater from Kolkata city into river Vidyadhari

Airlines misguiding people, forcing passengers to pay more, says Parl Panel

A Parliamentary Committee has taken note of the high air fares charged by some airline operators in the domestic sector, and held that they are misguiding the public and forcing passengers to pay more

Here's why Artificial Intelligence fails to match accuracy of human vision

While computers may be able to spot a familiar face or an oncoming vehicle faster than the human brain, their accuracy is questionable.