Ammonites Survived Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs
New fossil evidence shows ammonites, iconic spiral-shelled creatures, survived the Chicxulub asteroid impact by up to 200,000 years, challenging long-held extinction beliefs. Discover the full story.
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Comet Explosion 13,000 Years Ago Caused Sudden Ice Age?
New research suggests a fragmented comet's atmospheric explosion 12,900 years ago triggered the Younger Dryas cooling, wiping out mammoths and Clovis culture. Explore the evidence.
IIMC PhD Admissions 2025-26: Apply by Jan 30
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited applications for its PhD programme for 2025-26. Apply online at iimc.gov.in before January 30, 2026.
New Evidence Links Comet Blast to Mammoth Extinction
Fresh research reveals 'shocked quartz' at key archaeological sites, bolstering the theory that a comet explosion triggered the Younger Dryas cooling and wiped out mammoths. Explore the cosmic catastrophe that reshaped ancient Earth.
Scientists Debate Reviving Extinct Moa Birds Using DNA
Scientists aim to resurrect New Zealand's giant moa birds, extinct for 600 years, using genetic tech. Explore the challenges, ethics, and Māori perspectives on de-extinction.
SC: Environmental Protection is Corporate Constitutional Duty
Supreme Court directs power firms in Rajasthan & Gujarat to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustard. Ruling says CSR for ecology is not charity but a constitutional obligation. Read the full story.
SC Acts to Save Great Indian Bustard from Extinction
The Supreme Court has issued critical directions to preserve the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, warning it faces the same fate as extinct species like the Golden Toad. Read the full story.
Mosasaurs Adapted to Freshwater Before Extinction
A groundbreaking study reveals mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles, adapted to freshwater rivers in North America 66 million years ago. Read how this discovery reshapes our understanding of dinosaur-era ecosystems.
Australia Strengthens Gun Laws Post Bondi Terror Attack
PM Albanese announces stricter gun control after Bondi Beach shooting. New measures may restrict licenses to citizens, limit firearm numbers, and review existing permits. Read the full story.
Trump Labels Fentanyl a WMD, Expands Anti-Drug Powers
Former US President Donald Trump calls fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction,' pledging to expand presidential powers to combat the drug crisis. Read his full plan.
Trump labels fentanyl a WMD, unleashes military on drug war
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, shifting the opioid crisis to a national security threat and authorising military strikes. Read the full story.
Indian-American Politicians Urge Gun Reform After US Shooting
Indian-American lawmakers call for urgent federal action on gun safety after a deadly mass shooting at Brown University left 2 dead and 8 injured. Read their strong statements.
New Video of Bondi Beach Shooting Reveals Terror
Shocking new video emerges of the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Details on the antisemitic terror attack, suspects, and Australia's deadliest shooting in decades. Watch the analysis.
Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.
Peak Glacier Extinction: 4,000 May Vanish Yearly by 2050
A new study reveals the planet is nearing peak glacier extinction, with up to 4,000 glaciers disappearing per year by mid-century. Discover the alarming regional impacts and timelines.
JU Discontinues PG Diploma in Mass Communication
Jadavpur University halts its one-year PG diploma in mass communication due to poor response. Only 60 applications received this year. Read about the reasons and refund process.
Brown University Shooting: Second Victim Identified
The second victim in the deadly Brown University shooting is MuhammadAziz Umurzakov, a student dreaming of becoming a surgeon. Police search for the gunman continues. Read the latest updates.
Brown University Shooting: Manhunt Enters Third Day
The search for the Brown University shooter enters day 3. Two students dead, nine injured. A person of interest released as new evidence shifts the investigation. Latest updates here.
Trump Criticized for Brown University Shooting Response
US President Donald Trump sparks outrage with his comments on the Brown University mass shooting that killed 2 and injured 9. Critics call his remarks lacking empathy. Read the full story.
Brown University Shooting: Wrong Man Released, Gunman Free
A shocking twist in the Brown University mass shooting case as police release the detained person of interest. Two students killed, nine injured. The real shooter remains free. Latest updates here.
Sydney Bondi Beach Terror Attack: 16 Dead, Father-Son Duo
Shocking drone footage captures the final moments of a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach during Hanukkah. 16 killed, over 40 wounded. Details inside.
100 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed, 165 Still Captive
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 students kidnapped from a Catholic school. The fate of 165 others remains unknown amid a worsening security crisis. Read the full report.
Vance's Immigration Comment Triggers Row Over Indian-Origin Wife
US VP JD Vance calls mass migration 'theft of American Dream,' igniting debate over his Hindu-Indian wife's heritage and H-1B visa stance. Read the full controversy.
Mass Marriage & MLA's Son's Reception in Navalgund
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attend mass wedding of 75 couples organized by MLA NH Konaraddi alongside his son's reception. Leaders stress on ending caste system.
Haryana HCMS strike on Dec 8-9 confirmed after talks fail
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
12 Killed in South African Bar Mass Shooting Near Pretoria
A mass shooting at a bar in South Africa's Gauteng province leaves 12 dead, including children. Police launch a manhunt as the nation grapples with gun violence.
11 killed in South Africa illegal bar shooting
Gunmen kill 11, wound 14 in Pretoria township shebeen attack. South Africa grapples with high murder rate and illegal liquor premises violence. Read the full report.
VMC Officials Protest Interference, Go on Mass Casual Leave
Vadodara Municipal Corporation officials went on a two-day mass casual leave, protesting outsider interference. Essential services remain unaffected. Read the full story.
Vadodara civic officers protest 'mental stress' from elected wing
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
Jalandhar Media Wing's Anti-Tobacco Youth Campaign
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
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