Manda Jagannadham, the former member of Parliament, passed away on Sunday at the age of 73. He was undergoing treatment at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). The ex-MP from Nagarkurnool is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
(Bloomberg) — Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the US Treasury Department, will resign from Key Square Group and divest underlying assets to avoid conflicts of interest if confirmed by the Senate. The resignation would immediately follow his confirmation as Treasury secretary, according to a document released by the US Office of Government …
A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through sap-feeding insects. This adaptation alters plant responses. It was observed that it attracts female insects to males already present, which promotes the parasite’s survival. The discovery highlights a unique interaction among plants, bacteria, and insects, …
Former Vice President Mike Pence shared details of his first conversation with President-elect Donald Trump since leaving office in 2021, describing the encounter as a brief but meaningful exchange. The two leaders met at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Thursday (January 9). Pence, 65, recalled the …
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on 12 January 2025 to address escalating tensions along the India-Bangladesh border. The meeting, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, was prompted by allegations from Dhaka that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fences at five locations along the border, actions deemed a violation …
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called “cow killers” due to the intensity of their sting, possess a potent venom capable of acting on different molecular targets depending on the species they encounter. Their defensive mechanisms, which include venom, warning colours, tough …
Several key developments made headlines on January 12. GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi-NCR were revoked as air quality improved, the IPL 2025 start date was also announced. Meanwhile, the market capitalization of the top five companies saw a significant decline, shedding ₹1.85 lakh crore collectively. Other major updates shaped today’s top stories. Let’s learn which …
France’s largest video game maker Ubisoft has decided to postpone the release of the newest game in its blockbuster franchise Assassin’s Creed again, putting off the launch to March 20 from February 14, the company said on Thursday. The French company had in September last year postponed the game’s release by three months to February …
“Is Elon Musk using his social media platform ‘X’ to dominate the narrative in Germany ahead of its national elections?” – this is the question everyone may have on their minds as Elon Musk has put his weight behind the neo-Nazi leader and Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chairwoman Alice Weidel. Rallying behind AfD, Tesla CEO …
More than 40 crore people are expected to visit Prayagraj over the next two months as Uttar Pradesh hosts the Mahakumbh festival. When and where is the festival?The Mahakumbh festival will be held across 45 days — between January 13 and February 26 — in Prayagraj. The main ‘Shahi Snan’ days will fall on Makar …