May 15, 2026

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Aravali degradation: Encroachments, mining and urban sprawl hit ecology; study flags threat to groundwater, biodiversity | India News

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NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and climate regulation, according to a new study.The research, titled Eco-restoration of the Aravali Landscape, was undertaken by the Sankala Foundation with support from the Embassy of Denmark in India and the Haryana…

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‘When I was admitted to the hospital’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘excruciatingly painful’ injury, shares recovery mantra | Cricket News

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Shreyas Iyer in Australia (PTI Photo) India batter Shreyas Iyer recently spoke about the serious spleen injury he suffered during the third ODI against Australia. He said he did not understand how bad the injury was at first. The realisation came only after he was taken to the hospital. He described the pain as “excruciatingly…

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Emraan Hashmi opens up on ‘Awarapan 2’ delay: ‘We were holding off a sequel’ |

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Emraan Hashmi dismisses ‘Awarapan 2’ nostalgia rumors: sequel planned 7 years, greenlit by strong Shivam script—not cash grab. Savvy audiences demand authenticity amid social media scrutiny. Highly anticipated post-viral teaser; hits theaters April 3, 2026. Emraan Hashmi cleared the air on ‘Awarapan 2’ rumors, emphasizing it’s not about chasing old memories or easy money. In…

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India–Greece ties: First-ever joint services staff talks held in Delhi; defence cooperation set to deepen | India News

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India, Greece hold first-ever joint services staff talks NEW DELHI: India and Greece have taken a major step towards strengthening their defence partnership by holding the inaugural India-Greece Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi. The landmark dialogue highlighted the growing convergence between the two countries on defence and security matters and signalled an intent…

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‘Back accusations with evidence’: Indian high commissioner slams Canada; calls Nijjar killing claims ‘absurd, preposterous’ | India News

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NEW DELHI: India’s high commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has strongly rejected allegations linking the Indian government to the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, questioning the lack of evidence to support the claims. Speaking in a televised interview on CBC News’ Power & Politics, Patnaik responded to allegations made by former Canadian prime…

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December WPI figures: Wholesale price inflation edges up to 0.83%; manufacturing, food articles and textiles turn costlier

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Wholesale prices increased in December, with inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rising to 0.83%. This marks the second consecutive month of upward movement after two months of deflation, official data released on Wednesday showed. The return to positive inflation came after wholesale prices contracted in October and November, when WPI inflation stood…

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