Swell surge alert: High waves warning for Kerala, TN, and Lakshadweep coasts

‘Wasn’t I an anti-national’: Abhijeet Dipke on Union Minister’s offer to join his party

Pacific Garbage Patch Covers 1.6 Million Sq Km, Dominated by Fishing Gear

A massive accumulation of plastic debris spanning 1.6 million square kilometers floats in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California. The patch is largely made up of fishing gear such as nets and ropes, along with significant quantities of microplastics. Marine wildlife faces serious threats from this pollution, as animals frequently mistake plastic fragments for food. Other creatures become entangled and trapped in abandoned fishing equipment, known as ghost gear.

Rahul Gandhi's Counsel Opposes Voice Sample Plea in Savarkar Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi's legal team has challenged a plea seeking his voice sample in an ongoing defamation case, calling the request premature at this stage of proceedings. The case originates from remarks Gandhi made in London in 2023. During the hearing, cross-examination of Satyaki Savarkar brought alleged links between Godse and the RSS into focus. The court has asked the defense to submit its formal response by September 1.

Indian Refiners Pay Premium as Russian Oil Discounts Dry Up Amid Middle East War

Indian refiners are now being forced to purchase crude oil at premium prices as the discounts that were previously available on Russian and Venezuelan oil have largely disappeared. The discounts had briefly widened during a period when a temporary truce in the Middle East conflict increased the overall supply of available crude. However, since that truce period ended, the discount on Russian crude has nearly vanished entirely. The price reduction on Venezuelan oil has also narrowed significantly, adding further cost pressure on Indian buyers. The development signals tightening conditions for Indian refiners who had grown reliant on discounted supplies from sanctioned producers.