Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refuted claims of removing Urdu from revenue jobs, stating a proposal is under consideration for public feedback, not a final decision. He challenged the PDP to produce an order, accusing them of misrepresenting the process.
Research indicates bumblebees collect pollen with significantly higher concentrations of toxic metals like arsenic and lead compared to honeybees, even when foraging in the same areas. This suggests honeybees alone may not be reliable indicators of environmental pollution for all pollinator species.
Massive Sargassum seaweed blooms, stretching 5,000 miles, are a growing nuisance. Once a habitat, it now poses environmental, economic, and health threats, impacting tourism and coastal ecosystems due to nutrient-rich land-based inputs.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, prompting retaliation against US-allied Middle Eastern countries. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan amid escalating conflict, threatening an interim peace deal. President Trump warned of further escalation if shipping attacks continue.
Kerala's LIFE Mission, launched in 2017, is a flagship housing program providing financial aid for house construction to homeless and landless families. It aims to improve quality of life and offers grants up to Rs 6 lakh, prioritizing disadvantaged groups.
Rilla, a US-based AI firm, offers employees an $18,000 annual housing stipend to live near its Williamsburg, Brooklyn office, costing nearly $1.7 million yearly. This perk supports employees working a demanding 72-hour week.
The British monarchy, one of the world's wealthiest royal families, funds its operations through the Sovereign Grant, income from the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall, and private assets. King Charles III has become the first monarch to disclose tax payments, revealing significant contributions.
