Getting photons into shape for reliable quantum communication
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Trump moves to scrap Biden-era carbon limits on US coal & gas power plants
Ms. Kurup had approached the court following alleged cyber attacks and death threats arising from a TV program she had hosted debating the remarks made by Sunni Muslim Scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musaliyar about women
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Local industrial emissions linked to congressional election outcomes
The Clean Air Act of 1970 helped standardize pollution limits at the national level, but individual politicians can wield significant influence over industrial emission rates in their districts, according to a new analysis conducted by a multi-institutional team that includes researchers at Penn State.
Poll debacle puts Kerala CPI-M leadership under scrutiny
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 14 (IANS) The CPI-M's three-day extended Kerala State Committee meeting has witnessed unusually sharp criticism and self-criticism of both the central and state leaderships following the partys electoral defeat, state Secretary M.V. Govindan openly acknowledged on Monday, signalling an intense internal effort to find a way out of the political and organisational crisis confronting the party. Govindan said the leadership was not surprised by the criticism and made it clear that even he had come under attack during the discussions. Asked about it, he said criticism was an essential part of party functioning. If there is no criticism against me, how can I be a party leader? If there is no criticism of me, then what kind of conference is this? All of us need to correct ourselves. Through such corrections, the party will become stronger, he said. The discussions are being held entirely behind closed doors among 307 delegates, essentially the top brass of the CPI-M in Kerala. Nineteen members had participated in the discussions by Monday, with the meeting specifically convened to undertake a self-critical assessment of the reasons for the election defeat. The discussions have also produced a series of proposals aimed at rebuilding the party and countering the growing influence of the RSS. The CPI-M has decided to develop a dedicated mobile app for party education and immediate clarification of doubts among workers. It has also decided to make party workers more active at places of worship and intervene to ensure that festivals and celebrations remain public practices rather than becoming platforms for the RSS. The party plans an in-depth study of the right-wing shift and intends to strengthen its presence in new media. The leadership has also acknowledged the growing disconnect between party workers and the people, with branch and area committees being asked to intervene more effectively in people's day-to-day issues. Govindan said the party would take stringent action against leaders involved in unauthorised accumulation of wealth. A suggestion has also emerged for a broad national alliance to resist the moves of central agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate. For the CPI-M, the three-day exercise marks an unusually serious attempt to respond to a defeat that has left the party searching for a way out of a difficult political situation. The meeting concludes on Tuesday. It remains to be seen whether the exercise will end with routine organisational conclusions or result in concrete changes in the partys leadership and functioning.
The surprising history of woolly rhinos: They weren
Woolly rhinoceroses (Coelodonta antiquitatis) were fascinating creatures: giant, lumbering Ice Age beasts with thick fur and massive horns that died out about 11,000 years ago. Previous genetic studies had left open the question of whether their genetic diversity emerged in high-latitude areas, like that of woolly mammoths, but a new analysis of ancient DNA and habitat models covering the past 500,000 years has revealed a different story.
Lebanon: 400,000 years of climate and landscape history rediscovered
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'Playing With Our Health': Railway Water, Food Under Scrutiny In Bhopal
A sample of Rail Neer, the packaged drinking water supplied through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, was reportedly found to be substandard during a recent quality check.
Get an international driving permit in 5 min at Dubai airport
Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in just five minutes at Dubai International Airport, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced on Monday, September 14. The new service has been launched in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Emirates Automobile and Touring Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
People form real feelings for chatbots, according to researcher
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Physicists zoom into the birth of cosmic rainstorms with new CERN study
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS) Congress' Karnataka President B.K. Hariprasad has reportedly expressed serious displeasure over not being invited to the dais during the 100-day celebration of the D.K. Shivakumar-led state government, party sources said on Monday. Hariprasad, who is also a Congress MLC, is said to have conveyed his unhappiness to the party high command over his exclusion from the stage at the government event. The high command has reportedly sought details regarding the issue. During the 100-day celebration, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara were seated on the dais and addressed the gathering. Hariprasad was not seen on the stage, despite being the state Congress President. Sources said Hariprasad expressed his reservations in his close circles, questioning why he was not invited to the stage for a significant government event. He is also learnt to have pointed out that he was the party's state President and an MLC and that not even a single photograph of him from the event was published. 100-day celebration event is over. I am the President of the party and an MLC. It was a significant government event. Not a single photograph was published, Hariprasad is learnt to have said, alleging that his exclusion was intentional. The development has triggered discussions within the Congress at a time when differences among senior leaders over party and government affairs have been under scrutiny. Reacting to the controversy on Monday, Chief Minister Shivakumar dismissed the suggestion that Hariprasad had not been invited to the event. The Chief Minister, who was visiting his native Kanakapura, said invitations had been extended to everyone and that seating arrangements had been made according to protocol. Who said we have not invited Hariprasad? We had invited all MLAs, including those from the Opposition. Hariprasad is our party President. Whatever the party dictates, we jointly have to implement, he said. Shivakumar also alleged that the media was unnecessarily giving a political colour to the issue. All officers and everyone were sent invitations, he said. Meanwhile, responding to questions about vacant posts in the state Cabinet and senior Congress leaders awaiting Cabinet expansion, Shivakumar said he would fill the vacancies whenever the party high command directed him to do so. Whenever the party asks me to fill the posts, I will do it, he said. Shivakumar also remarked that the media appeared to be more interested in the Cabinet expansion than senior leaders of the party.
Pramod Bhagat Wins Gold and Silver at Japan Para Badminton International Championships
Physicists at the University of Oxford have helped confirm that one of the strangest phenomena in physics
Karnataka: Python rescued while attempting to swallow dog
Mangaluru: A 12-foot-long python was rescued after it was found near a house in Ujire village of Belthangady taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, while attempting to swallow a pet dog it had killed. The incident occurred around noon on Sunday, September 13, near the residence of advocate Naveen BK. Residents were startled after spotting the large Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi To Host High-Profile 8-Ball Pool Tournament
The Delhi Billiards and Snooker Association, in collaboration with NSCI, is organising the NSCI Open 8-Ball Pool Tournament from September 26 to October 5 in New Delhi. The event will feature top players like Sourav Kothari, Sundeep Gulati, Kamal Chawla, Vidya Pillai, and Chitra Magimairaj, competing for a prize purse of Rs five lakh.
Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules
Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map prehistoric cyclones, a University of Queensland study has shown. The project led by School of the Environment researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail (Figuladra bayensis) collected from Coalstoun Lakes National Park in southeast Queensland.
PISA 2025 and school rankings: Are we asking the right questions about schooling?
The publication of the latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2025) on Sept. 8 prompted the usual flurry of commentary, comparisons and rankings. France has slipped, some countries have improved, while others have proved more resilient. As always, attention quickly turns to where each country stands.
Over 200 Karnataka taluks facing drought, assessment on: CM
Ramanagara: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday, September 14, said more than 200 taluks in Karnataka were facing drought-like conditions and assured that drought-hit taluks would be officially notified in accordance with the Centres guidelines. Speaking to reporters in Ramanagara, Shivakumar said the government had already declared 102 taluks as drought-affected, while assessments were continuing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
EDs Hindi Journal Pravartan Sandesh Honored with Rajbhasha Kirti Award
The EDs Hindi journal Pravartan Sandesh received the Rajbhasha Kirti Award for its significant contribution to Hindi language implementation. EDs Hindi Journal Pravartan Sandesh Honored with Rajbhasha Kirti Award
Mega dam, warming Himalayas: Chinas Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project faces renewed scrutiny
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Chinas mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has brought renewed scrutiny to the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure in the ecologically fragile and seismically active Himalayan region, a report has stated. Farther east, Beijing began construction in July 2025 on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower cascade near Medog, dubbed the project of the century. With an estimated cost of around 1.2 trillion yuan, the project is expected to generate roughly three times the power produced by the Three Gorges Dam. The river plunges nearly 2,000 metres through a short, seismically active gorge before flowing into India as the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and eventually the Brahmaputra in Assam, according to a report in 'One World Outlook'. Whatever ones view of the geopolitics, the sustainability question is narrower and harder: What does it mean to pin the energy future of a continent to tunnels and powerhouses in one of the least stable mountain syntaxis on Earth, upstream of tens of millions of people, at the same moment that permafrost, glaciers and monsoon extremes are all moving in the wrong direction? the report stated. A 2022 paper in Nature Geoscience put the problem in the language engineers prefer. Warming is destabilizing rock and ice across High Mountain Asia. Sediment loads are rising. Reservoirs silt. Dams designed for a 20th-century rain flood can be overtopped by a 21st-century ice-and-rock cascade. Two-thirds of Himalayan hydropower projects, the authors noted, sit on potential outburst-flood pathways. That was four years and several wrecked plants ago, it added. Nepals disaster authority has so far recorded nearly 1400 deaths with over 5,000 people still missing in the aftermath of the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border on August 26. Hundreds of foreign pilgrims, trekkers and over 600 children are among those unaccounted for in two districts of the Himalayan nation. Chinese authorities have also confirmed several deaths and reported hundreds missing in Gyirong County, where rescue teams were still searching underground powerhouses. This is not a natural disaster in the old sense. It is a compound event: a warming cryosphere, a young mountain chain, and a development model that treats the worlds highest range as a construction site on the plains, One World Outlook mentioned. The report noted that the Himalayas perform a vital function no dam can replicate, storing winter water as ice and releasing it in spring. It helps sustain the monsoon and prevents vast quantities of soil from being washed into the Bay of Bengal within a single season, with nearly two billion people living with the consequences. If the range is developed as a corridor of concrete and blasting powder, the bill will not be itemized as climate. It will arrive as it did on August 26: suddenly, from upstream, and faster than anyone can run. The question the latest flood asks is not whether the mountains are fragile. They have always been fragile. The question is why we keep staking lives and capital on the pretense that they are not, the report added.
How the Sarvatra turns Indian Army's armoured thrust into a juggernaut
Military operations are significantly shaped by terrain and obstacles. Water bodies present formidable challenges for armies worldwide. India's 1971 war demonstrated innovative heliborne assaults over rivers. The Sarvatra bridge system offers rapid crossing capabilities for armored formations. This indigenous technology ensures swift movement across water obstacles when needed.
Over 6,500 pilgrims evacuated after landslide blocks Kedarnath route
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Over 6,500 Pilgrims Rescued Near Kedarnath After Landslide
A local also died after being struck by a boulder during the landslide.
Archaeologists discovered an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial chamber in Prittlewell, Essex. This well-preserved site contained a wooden coffin and numerous valuable grave goods. Gold crosses found within the coffin indicate the occupant was Christian. Scientific dating places this princely burial between AD 580 and 605. The identity of the man buried remains a mystery to researchers.
Ultracold cesium atoms reveal Bethe strings predicted nearly a century ago
In 1931, physicist Hans Bethe predicted that, in certain one-dimensional quantum systems, particles can bind together to form multi-particle states known as Bethe strings. Unlike ordinary molecules, which are held together by chemical bonds, Bethe strings arise purely from interactions between particles and exist only in one dimension. For decades, Bethe strings remained primarily a theoretical concept.
Karnataka Faces Severe Drought, Looming Water, Power Shortages: DK Shivakumar
Shivakumar said drought had already been declared in 100 taluks, and the process was underway to declare other areas drought-hit based on prescribed norms
Algorithm opt-outs may curb manosphere reach, but not misogyny driving it
The federal government recently announced a suite of new laws designed to address harmful content on digital platforms.
New frog species discovered on Mizoram University campus in Aizawl
Guwahati: A small frog found along a stream on the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl has been formally recognised as a new species, adding to evidence that northeastern Indias amphibian diversity remains significantly under-recorded. The new species, Ingerana aizawl, has been described by a team of researchers from Mizoram University, Cotton University and the conservation [] The post New frog species discovered on Mizoram University campus in Aizawl appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Over 200 Karnataka taluks face drought; declarations per central norms
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Beyond propaganda articles, a section of foreign media pushed a prejudiced narrative about India subtly through images during the BRICS Summit.
Bizarre galactic radio source remains active for two decades with no detectable X-rays
Astronomers have identified a peculiar radio transient in the Milky Way that has remained active for more than two decades, defying the behavior expected of known classes of galactic radio sources. The paper posted to the arXiv preprint server on Aug. 21 discusses the rare event that may have caused this bizarre radio emission.
Primary school reading problems predict later reading anxiety, long-term study suggests
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Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Adi Kailash Yatra in Uttarakhand has been postponed until September 20. Meanwhile, Uruguay's Foreign Minister commended Indias effective leadership during the BRICS Summit, praising Prime Minister Modi's role. Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraged the promotion of Indian languages and applauded the Vande Mataram rule. In the global aviation sector, airlines are advocating for increased competition in used jet engine parts.
Farmers Start Dharna Outside Punjab Ministers Office in Hoshiarpur
He said the state government would be responsible for any inconvenience caused to the public if such action was taken.
A $10 million Australian government campaign celebrating inspirational teachers risked overlooking the workplace conditions driving educators from the profession, according to new research led by Curtin University published in the Journal of Education Policy.
Recent observations of Chariklo's faint ring system have revealed surprising alterations; the inner ring has become more opaque, whereas the outer ring has shown a decline in opacity. This dynamic suggests that the rings are in a state of flux, prompting scientists to reconsider the mechanisms behind their formation and evolution. Such findings may greatly enhance the understanding of ring systems throughout our solar system.
Padayaatra marks Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan's fourth film together. Their association began with Anantaram in 1987
Assam: Four-month-old elephant calf found dead in Kamrup
Guwahati: The carcass of a four-month-old wild elephant calf was recovered from Roumari under the Singra Forest Range in Assams Kamrup district on Sunday, with forest officials using a drone to locate the carcass before carrying out the recovery operation amid the presence of the calfs reportedly aggressive mother. A herd of wild elephants has [] The post Assam: Four-month-old elephant calf found dead in Kamrups Singra forest range appeared first on NorthEast Now .
BCB Withdraws Hasan Mahmud From Kent Duties Ahead Of A Busy International Schedule
Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has withdrawn fast bowler Hasan Mahmud from Kent duty during their ongoing Division Two campaign, as Kent's promotion hopes have been dealt a blow. With a busy international schedule approaching, the BCB has opted to withdraw one of their premier speedsters, who was a vital cog in Bangladesh's historic win over Australia in Darwin last month. He has also been in stellar form for Kent, with seven-wicket match hauls in the past two games, and has taken 26 wickets across his four appearances, helping Kent rise to third place in the Division Two standings. Kent Cricket can confirm that after discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Hasan Mahmud will return to Bangladesh ahead of their Winter schedule of multiple series against Afghanistan, West Indies and South Africa, Kent said. He will not be available for selection for their final two matches, as he will be participating in the Asian Games before the Tests against Afghanistan and West Indies and the all-format series against South Africa. Were disappointed to have lost Hasans services for the County Championship run-in, but we respect the decision made by the BCB after constructive talks, and wish him well this Winter, Kent Director of Cricket Simon Cook said. He will not be available for selection for their final two matches, as he will be participating in the Asian Games before the Tests against Afghanistan and West Indies and the all-format series against South Africa. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, the club thanked Mahmud for his services at Canterbury in the County Championship and in the Vitality Blast. Everyone at the Club thanks Hasan for his services this season, after taking 30 wickets in seven appearances across the Rothesay County Championship & Vitality Blast. He will always be welcome back at Kent, the statement added. Article Source: IANS
Starfish program creates new jobs
In a win for people and the environment, new economic modeling from James Cook University researchers reveals that a $5 million investment to control crown-of-thorns (CoTS) starfish numbers in the Cairns region created 61 new jobs and generated $20 million in economic activity.
Karnataka: SIT grills fake pharmaceuticals racket kingpin, uncovers wider distribution network
Karnataka SIT has questioned alleged fake pharmaceuticals racket kingpin Veeresh Kumar Jain and uncovered a wider network that reportedly supplied counterfeit medicines to more than 80 medical shops and private hospitals. Investigators are probing the racket's finances, supply chain and alleged international links.
Micro-dramas and the battle for attention
As tech companies like Meta, Google and TikTok face ongoing scrutiny over addictive platform design, the rapid rise of micro-dramas offers a glimpse into how AI, algorithms and commercial incentives could make digital entertainment even harder to put down.
Pakistan Increases Bounty on Masood Azhar Amid Scrutiny of Anti-Terror Efforts
Pakistan raises bounty on Masood Azhar to 7 million PKR, amid questions about its commitment to combat terrorism. Pakistan Increases Bounty on Masood Azhar Amid Scrutiny of Anti-Terror Efforts
Basarnas expands search for 129 missing after Virgo Transport accident
Zachary Levi is building a $100 million Texas film hub as Hollywood alternative
Shazam! star Zachary Levi left Los Angeles in 2017 and bought a 75-acre ranch outside Austin, Texas. Nearly nine years later, he is developing the property into Wyldwood Studios, a planned $100 million film and lifestyle campus. Levi says the project reflects his vision of a different entertainment industry, combining filmmaking with housing, education, wellness and community spaces.
US student visa rules change Sept 15: What international students need to know
International students in the US will face new rules from September 15, 2026. F-1 students will receive a fixed admission period based on their program length. This new admission period cannot exceed four years for most students. The departure period after program completion is reduced from sixty days to thirty days. Students needing more time must apply for an extension of stay with USCIS.
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Karnataka home minister appeals for peace amid BJP protests over Ganesh Chaturthi guidelines
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Silkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation's long-term effects on the ISS. Ground-based trials showed that radiation during early embryonic development caused higher mutation rates. Visible white spots on larvae indicated radiation exposure levels inside spacecraft. These findings offer insights into radiation's impact on developing organisms beyond Earth.
Oman calls for alternative LNG routes that can bypass Hormuz
The war in West Asia has exposed Gulf nations reliance on a single waterway for the bulk of exports, forcing them to come up with workarounds to keep their exports flowing and economies running
AI offers opportunity but needs safeguards, right governance: Trai chief
Artificial Intelligence can transform how telecom networks are managed and threats detected, but its growing use must be accompanied by safeguards, human oversight, and the ability to intervene where necessary as technology becomes more autonomous, TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Monday. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in communications networks, operators and technology companies need to invest in responsible AI, undertake risk assessments, maintain logs of decisions and test models before deployment, Lahoti said, stressing that high-impact systems should retain human oversight. AI creates opportunity, but also requires safeguards through the right kind of governance approach, Lahoti said, adding that automation should improve outcomes without obscuring accountability. Human oversight, auditability and the ability to intervene will remain critical even as networks become increasingly autonomous, the top boss of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said. W
New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates
The new visa opens on November 16, 2026; it gives eligible graduates six months of open work rights, while the expanded Post-Study Work Visa can provide a much longer pathway for eligible graduates
HDFC Bank Fixes CEO Shortlist: Macquarie Eyes External Chief As Re-Rating Catalyst
HDFC Bank's Kaizad Bharucha, features as an internal contender on the CEO shortlist. Global brokerage firm Macquarie reiterated its 'Outperform' rating on India's largest private-sector bank, maintaining a target price of Rs 1,150 per share.
Maruti Suzuki's Jimny 5-door, Fronx, e Vitara exports to Japan cross 100k
Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, Fronx, and e Vitara to Japan have surpassed 1 lakh units. Maruti Suzuki India began exporting the Fronx to Japan, one of the world's most competitive and advanced automobile markets, in August 2024, followed by the Jimny 5-door in December 2024. The Company's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), e Vitara, joined this export portfolio in September 2025, further strengthening India's role as a global manufacturing hub for Suzuki. Jimny 5-door and e VITARA are manufactured exclusively in India. With growing acceptance of Made-in-India vehicles, Japan stood as Maruti Suzuki's second-largest export market by volume in FY26, the company said, adding that it has retained the position during the first five months (April-August) of the current fiscal year. The milestone of over 1 lakh exports of Jimny 5-door, FRONX, and e VITARA to Japan is a powerful endorsement of India's manufacturing excellence.
KEC International bags 1,303-cr orders in India, overseas markets
The companys international business has won multiple orders in Saudi Arabia
Setbacks are an inevitable aspect of the human experience, often leaving one feeling unsteady. A wise Japanese proverb reminds us that adversity can serve as a catalyst for growth and strength. Just like soil hardens and becomes more resilient after rain, the challenges we face can enhance our ability to cope. By overcoming obstacles, we cultivate not only resilience but also the adaptability needed to forge a brighter future.
France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron has called for similar legislation to be adopted throughout the European Union.
India vs Japan T20: 6 Fascinating Facts About Japanese Cricket Ahead of September 22 Clash
Cricket fans are set to witness an unusual international contest when India and Japan face each other on September 22, 2026. The upcoming T20 encounter is expected to attract considerable attention because the two countries have vastly different cricketing histories and levels of international exper...
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Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat bags gold medal in Japan
I am very happy to finish with a gold and a silver. Every tournament is an opportunity to learn and improve, said Pramod.
Temple will use its new biomarker, Entropy, to track the bodys parasympathetic state during meditation.
Consumers demand transparency, but is it rewarded?
Transparent supply chains boost consumer trust
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Japan Secures Spot in LA 2028 Olympics by Defeating Iran in AVC Mens Volleyball Championship Final
Japan clinched a spot in the LA 2028 Olympics by defeating Iran 3-0 in the AVC Mens Volleyball Championship final. Japan Secures Spot in LA 2028 Olympics by Defeating Iran in AVC Mens Volleyball Championship Final
AI automates 3D membrane mapping, matching manual results in a fraction of time
Cell membranes and the proteins within them control many vital processes and play a key role in health and disease. But studying them in 3D images of cells has so far meant slow, manual work. A team from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has developed MemBrain v2, an AI tool that automates this task
Luminescence dating pushes age of South Dakota
Deep within an ancient sinkhole lie the remains of dozens of mammoths, prehistoric wanderers who waded into the warm springs to their deaths. These deaths had long been accepted as having occurred roughly 26,000 years ago, but new dates published in the journal Quaternary Research suggest these ice-age giants were more than 160,000 years old.
Years on, 3,558 bighas of core area of Assam
Guwahati: 3,558.32 bighas of land forming part of the core area of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has remained under illegal occupation for years despite repeated communications from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to the Assam government and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) seeking its transfer to the park [] The post Years on, 3,558 bighas of core area of Assams Manas National Park remain encroached appeared first on NorthEast Now .
The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers
Solo travel is surging
Gravitational-wave analysis narrows the search for black hole impostors
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Promod Bhagat Shines with Gold and Silver at Japan Para Badminton International
Indian para badminton stars Promod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam excel at the Japan Para Badminton International, with Bhagat winning gold and silver medals. Promod Bhagat Shines with Gold and Silver at Japan Para Badminton International
Fish may be highly sensitive to antidepressants found in water
Many of the drugs that target human brain chemistry, such as antidepressants, are still biologically active when they leave the body. These substances and their metabolites can persist in wastewater and eventually end up in the sea, rivers or other aquatic environments.
Pramod Bhagat bags Gold, Silver; Sukant completes 100 medals at Japan Para Badminton International
Digital Desk | Tokyo, Sep 13 (IANS) India's star Indian para badminton players Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam put up stellar displays at the Japan Para Badminton International 2026 in Tokyo, with Pramod winning a gold and a silver medal, while Sukant completed a significant milestone of 100 medals. Pramod delivered a brilliant performance in the Mens Singles SL3 final against compatriot U Kumar, beating him 21-16, 21-08 to win the gold. He also won silver in the Mens Doubles SL3-SU5 after pairing with Sukant and losing to Indonesias Hikmat Ramdani and Fredy Setiawan. Meanwhile, Sukant reached a remarkable milestone of 100 career medals during the tournament, as several Indian shuttlers delivered strong performances to secure medals across categories. After winning gold and silver at the event, Pramod was full of joy. I am very happy to finish the tournament with a gold and a silver. The singles final was challenging, especially after U Kumar got the early lead, but I stayed patient and focused on my game. Once I found my rhythm, I was able to take control. The doubles result was not what we wanted, but I am proud of the fight we showed. Every international tournament is an opportunity to learn and improve, and I will take the positives from Japan, Pramod said. Meanwhile, Sukant reached his 100-medal milestone, which came alongside his silver medal in doubles and a silver medal in the Mens Singles SL4 category. Sukant lost the singles final to Frances Lucas Mazur, who began in style, taking the opening game 21-08, before Sukant responded with a much stronger second game. However, his fight went in vain as he lost the second game 21-16, handing the French the gold. Sukant reacted to his career milestone, saying, Reaching 100 career medals is a very special moment for me. When I started playing para badminton 12 years ago, I never imagined that I would reach this milestone. There have been many ups and downs, victories and defeats, but every match has taught me something. I am grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. At the same time, I don't want to look at 100 as the finish line. It motivates me to keep working harder and aim for many more achievements for India, he added.
Pramod Bhagat wins gold and silver at Japan Para Badminton 2026
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A 1,000-fold longer charge lifetime helps organic catalyst produce solar hydrogen faster
Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with researchers from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of CAS, have developed a coumarin-linked covalent organic framework (COF) that enables high-efficiency photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production.
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has sought the Assam governments response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the third post-retirement extension granted to IFS officer and former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). A Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury issued the [] The post Gauhati HC seeks Assam govts response on third extension of retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Researchers pinpoint key early-universe measurement with record precision
An international team, including researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, has reached a major milestone in
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma opens flyover and DC office in Jorhat
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Assams CM inaugurated a railway overbridge in Jorhat, highlighting the importance of connectivity for the states development. Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates Railway Overbridge in Jorhat, Emphasizes Connectivity for Development
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Making connectivity foundation of Assams next growth phase: Himanta Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said his government was making connectivity the foundation of the states next phase of growth, asserting that improved road and rail infrastructure was essential to ensure the benefits of development reached people. CM Sarma made the remarks after dedicating a Railway Overbridge (ROB) at Cinnamara in Jorhat, which he said would ease traffic congestion at a major choke point in the historic town and form part of the states wider effort to make railway crossings traffic-free. People often ask me why Assam is obsessively building bridges in its cities, towns and villages. Its because for decades we lagged behind in connectivity and fruits of development could not reach the people, CM Sarma said in a post on X. The Chief Minister said the state was duty-bound to reverse the connectivity deficit and ensure that unhindered movement became the norm rather than an exception. He said the Cinnamara ROB was part of the governments statewide efforts to eliminate congestion and delays caused by railway crossings. The infrastructure project is expected to improve traffic movement in Cinnamara and provide commuters with a smoother route across the railway line. Such projects are also aimed at reducing waiting time for motorists and pedestrians at railway level crossings, particularly in busy urban and semi-urban areas. CM Sarma said that the connectivity was not merely an infrastructure priority but a critical requirement for Assams economic and social development. Improved connectivity can facilitate the movement of people, agricultural produce and goods while providing businesses and industries with better access to markets. It can also help connect communities to educational institutions, healthcare facilities and employment opportunities. The Chief Minister has repeatedly stressed infrastructure development as a key component of Assams broader growth strategy, with road, bridge and railway-related projects being taken up across the state. The Cinnamara ROB is significant for Jorhat, a major urban centre in Upper Assam, where growing traffic volumes have increased the need for improved transport infrastructure. CM Sarma said that the governments focus would remain on creating infrastructure that removes bottlenecks and enables faster, safer and more seamless movement. He said the broader objective was to ensure that Assam overcame its longstanding connectivity gaps and entered its next phase of development with unhindered movement becoming the norm across cities, towns and villages.
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