New Zealand authorities have sought to protect the country’s five most endangered birds — the kakapo, takahe (in picture), shore plover, black stilt and orange-fronted parakeet — by vaccinating breeding bird populations. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand has detected the first case of H5 bird flu after a migratory seabird was…
Chennai: The relief for residents of North Chennai’s Old Washermenpet over Chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s order to close Tasmac outlets within 500metres of educational institutions has been short lived. An outlet in the neighbourhood located near three schools and a college still hasn’t been closed.This two-decade-old liquor shop and bar in Mint Suburayulu Naidu…
This may feel like one of those grey-sky days, where things don’t move as hoped and your heart grows heavy without needing a big reason. The Moon is under stress for you, and that can bring both expenses and a low mood.You may feel that results are weak across different areas, work, plans, family expectations,…
A record breaking season IPL 2026 (Image: X) The Indian Premier League 2026 season will be remembered as one of the most explosive and record-laden editions in the tournament’s history. From Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defending their title to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewriting record books, IPL 2026 delivered unforgettable moments throughout its two-month journey….
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami. Photo Credit: X/@HCI_London Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami is in Tibet to interact with local officials as well as jointly review arrangements made for the Indian pilgrims to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This is his first visit to Tibet after taking charge in May. Ambassador Doraiswami and colleagues…
Iran has suspended exchanging texts with the U.S. over a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the war, in response to Israel’s escalating military strikes in Lebanon, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday (June 1, 2026). Hours after Iran’s move, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
You’ll have to earn your peace today. The Moon and Saturn create pressure, and that can leave you tense, restless, and mentally overactive. Work may demand more effort than usual, and even small things, traffic, delayed messages, repeated instructions, can get under your skin. Breathe before reacting.Still, the day isn’t all stressful. New social contacts…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo) Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has delivered an emotional message of unity ahead of the biggest match in his country’s football history, urging the island nation to stand together as the FIFA World Cup debutants prepare to face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks have already…
Days after the tragic demise of legendary Tamil filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj, an emotional handwritten letter allegedly penned by the icon before his passing has gone viral on social media. Moving thousands of fans to tears, the deeply personal posthumous note serves as a final farewell, revealing Bhagyaraj’s noble wish for eye donation…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed slapping 12.5% additional duties on 54 countries, including India, for failing to prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labour. The action follows investigations launched against 60 countries over what the USTR described as their failure to…