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New Delhi, Long before the national capital wakes up, a large force of informal workers begins its day by collecting waste door-to-door, sorting every kilogram of it by hand on street corners, and silently powering the nation’s circular economy, with little to no recognition, though a gap that has begun to close.Once invisible, 42,000 waste pickers now recognised as climate champions under UN projectFor thousands of these workers, that recognition has been taking shape slowly since 2020, through a first bank account, a growing saving habit, and an insurance policy, marking a change that is as much about dignity as…
Russian President Vladimir Putin; Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khameini Russia has been secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles under a multiyear covert programme codenamed “C430L,” in what experts say could be one of the most significant known transfers of strategic military technology from Moscow to Tehran, the Financial Times reported.According to the FT’s investigation, which is based on leaked Russian correspondence and an analysis of military patents, the programme began in 2023, well before the ongoing US-Iran war, but has continued into the current conflict in the Middle East.The report noted that the C430L programme is primarily aimed…
Kolkata: The West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Department has served a notice on the Camac Street office of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, citing several alleged safety lapses, a senior official said.The notice, issued on Tuesday, stated that the fire safety certificate for the premises expired on August 10 and has not been renewed, he said.Also Read: SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs”There were certain safety lapses and we have sought a written reply within 48 hours,” the official told PTI on Tuesday evening.The department has also sought an explanation from…
Medtronic raised its fiscal 2027 revenue growth outlook and the lower end of its profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on strong demand for its heart devices used in complex cardiovascular procedures.Medtech firms have been riding a wave of increased adoption of newer technologies and robust surgery demand.”What gives us confidence is not simply the strength of the quarter, but importantly, the breadth of performance across our businesses and the increasing contributions from newer growth platforms,” CEO Geoff Martha said during a post-earnings call.Medtronic raised the lower end of its fiscal 2027 adjusted per share profit forecast to $5.94 from $5.90,…
Shabana Basij-Rasikh smiles as she points to the sign in the middle of campus: School of Leadership of Afghanistan, SOLA, a home in Rwanda.After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in RwandaThe sign, like the campus, is virtually brand new – with classes beginning for the first time later this month. It is a declaration, but also a symbol of the danger associated with educating Afghan girls – even thousands of miles from their homes. It’s not visible from outside the compound, whose location SOLA closely guards for safety reasons. It’s only for the students…
Amal Clooney and George Clooney were recently spotted arriving in Venice ahead of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The actor will be honored during the opening ceremony. (Instagram) The Clooneys are now in Venice! New reports and photos revealed that the beloved actor and his lawyer wife of 12 years recently arrived in Venice. The couple arrived at the coastal city on Tuesday ahead of the Venice Film Festival.George Clooney and Amal Clooney arrive in Venice in styleAhead of the official Venice Film Festival, Clooney and his wife arrived in town on Tuesday dressed in their casual best. It has…
At 86, Mervin Raudabaugh had a decision to make over 261 acres of Pennsylvania farmland he had spent decades working. The land had caught the attention of data-centre developers, who reportedly put forward offers exceeding $15 million, including one estimate of about $60,000 an acre. On paper, it was the kind of figure that could have changed the future of the property overnight. Raudabaugh chose a different path. Reportedly, rather than selling the farms for development, he accepted roughly $1.9 million through a conservation agreement that paid him to give up the right to develop the land. He kept ownership,…
Oil prices extend gains as U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes Oil prices rose in early trade, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the West Asia.Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or 0.8%, to $95.40 a barrel by 0345 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 44 cents, or 0.5%, to $90.66.“Developments in recent days brought risks to regional oil supplies back into focus…We’ve seen oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz despite the stalemate between…
A striped hyena in Bhigwan, Maharashtra, August 2025. | Photo Credit: Tisha Mukherjee Thanks to its unusual appearance, preference for decaying meat, and nocturnal activities, the Indian striped hyena is a tragically misunderstood animal. Estimates suggest there are around 5,000 to 14,000 striped hyenas worldwide of which some 1,000 to 3,000 are in India — possibly one of the largest groups in any country. These estimates are a benchmark for research since data on striped hyenas is otherwise scarce. India itself lacks an official census for the animal.According to the non-profit Wildlife SOS, hyenas are the mounts of witches in…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court has quashed a criminal case against a man accused under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), holding that accidentally coming in front of a woman while answering nature’s call, without any sexual intent, would not amount to outraging her modesty. The court said the allegations did not meet the requirements of the offence, as per a LiveLaw report.Why was the case filed against the man?The man had got off a bus and was looking for a public toilet. As he could not find one, he went towards a railway track to answer…