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Winter storm hits central US, takes aim at Washington

(Reuters) - A winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to a broad swath of the U.S. on Sunday, with some 60 million people across more than a dozen states from Kansas to New Jersey

How the humble fruit fly transformed research on genes, tissue, disease & evolution

Most non-pest insects receive little scientific attention, but the fruit fly is a popular research organism. It is small, has a quick life cycle, and can produce hundreds of offspring.

37-year-old tribal man killed in elephant attack in Kerala’s Nilambur forest, 6 others escape

A group of seven including a five-year-old were returning to their hamlet when they were attacked by an elephant. Forest minister AK Saseendran has assured compensation for the family.

Thick layer of fog engulfs Delhi, disrupts in flight & train services

While the city is experiencing dip in temperatures, air quality remained in 'very poor' category.

NGT petition asks MP govt to guarantee Union Carbide waste disposal won’t affect Pithampur residents

After 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy reached Pithampur for disposal, concerns have arisen about its disposal and impact on nearby residents.

Massive winter storm to clobber U.S. from Plains to East Coast

By Rich McKay (Reuters) - Millions of Americans from the Plains to the East Coast faced the threat of blizzards, heavy snow, treacherous ice and freezing rain through Monday, the National Weather

Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast areas of US Atlantic, Pacific waters, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) - President Joe Biden is set to ban new offshore oil and gas development across 625 million acres (250 million hectares) of U.S. coastal territory, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The ban

Risk of Ethiopian volcanic eruption prompts evacuation of residents

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) -A volcano in northeastern Ethiopia was showing signs of starting to erupt on Friday, prompting authorities to move residents to temporary shelters, a state-affiliated

Risk of Ethiopian volcano eruption prompts evacuation of residents

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - A volcano in northeastern Ethiopia was showing signs of starting to erupt on Friday, prompting authorities to move residents to temporary shelters, a state-affiliated

Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy reaches Pithampur for disposal. ‘There’s about 1.1 mn tonnes still there’

337 mt of waste reached Pithampur for incineration early on 2 January. A facility will mix it with burning agents, put it through incinerator & and then bury ash safely in landfill.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.