RCB becomes first IPL franchise to cross $300 million in brand value

Amit Shah ‘culpable or incompetent’, sack him for crackdown on students: Rahul Gandhi

Dietary fat change raises honeybee pesticide survival rate to 90%, study finds

New research has found that honeybees can significantly improve their chances of surviving pesticide exposure through dietary changes. Bees fed polyunsaturated fats achieved a 90% survival rate, compared to below 50% without the dietary adjustment. The enriched diet also supported healthy nerve function and energy balance in the bees. Researchers believe the findings highlight the role nutrition plays in strengthening bee resilience against agricultural stressors. The study could help inform strategies for managing bee diets and designing pollinator-friendly habitats.

ICC sanctions Pakistan bowlers Abbas and Shahzad for conduct breaches in WI Test

Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad have been sanctioned by the ICC for separate code of conduct violations during the first Test against the West Indies. Shahzad was fined and handed a demerit point after an aggressive celebration following a wicket, while Abbas received an official reprimand and a demerit point for a similar on-field incident. Both players admitted to their offences, allowing the cases to be resolved without the need for formal hearings. The disciplinary action comes in the wake of Pakistan's defeat in the opening Test against the West Indies.

India Risks 100% US Tariff as Senate Pushes Bill Targeting Russia Oil Buyers

The US Senate is advancing a bill that would impose 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian crude oil. India has significantly increased its imports of Russian oil, partly enabled by a US sanctions waiver that has since expired. Despite the lapse of that waiver, India has continued to source crude from Russia. The proposed legislation poses a direct economic threat to India, which relies on discounted Russian oil to meet its energy needs. If passed, the bill could force India to make difficult choices between energy affordability and its trade relationship with the United States.