PM Modi meets Nitish Kumar and JDU allies after NDA gathering

US Congressman warns FCRA Bill could affect India-US ties

Predatory bacteria show promise in fighting Caribbean coral disease in lab tests

Researchers in the Caribbean are investigating the use of predatory bacteria as a potential tool to combat coral diseases. Laboratory experiments have shown that these microscopic organisms can effectively target and destroy harmful Vibrio bacteria. Importantly, the treatment appears to leave the coral's essential microbiome intact, making it a precise and targeted defense mechanism. While the results are encouraging, scientists caution that further field trials are needed before the method can be applied in real-world conservation efforts.

Illinois family donates ancestral farmhouse to train nearly 100 firefighters

A four-generation family farmhouse in New Lenox, Illinois, was donated to the local fire protection district before its planned demolition. The Kestel family offered the vacant property to the New Lenox Fire Protection District for training purposes. Nearly 100 firefighters used the home over three days to practice live-fire rescue and firefighting scenarios in realistic conditions. Although the experience was emotionally difficult for the family, they found comfort in knowing the home served a meaningful final purpose. The Kestels described the gesture as a fitting reflection of their family's longstanding commitment to community service.

Netanyahu Vows No Gaza Withdrawal Until Hamas Is Fully Disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israel will not pull back from its current positions in Gaza. He made clear that a complete disarmament of Hamas is a prerequisite for any withdrawal. Netanyahu also pushed back against a recent deal announced by US President Donald Trump regarding the Gaza conflict. The statement signals a potential point of tension between Israel and its key ally, the United States.