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India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

Times Life · Aug 8

Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok Sabha

Groundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in many areas. Karnataka's Davanagere district also shows elevated fluoride levels in its water. The government acknowledges no specific studies on pesticide residue impacts. Efforts are underway to promote balanced fertilizer…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

India has 86,360 PG medical seats; no proposal to convert all diploma seats to DNB: Govt

India now has over 86,000 postgraduate medical seats available nationwide. Karnataka leads the country with the highest number of these medical seats. The government has no current proposal to convert all diploma seats into full DNB degree seats. New regulations are in place for starting new postgraduate medical courses and…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

Times Life · Aug 6

Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

Times Life · Aug 6

PTI apologises to Priyank Kharge for misreporting remarks on police constable exam

The Press Trust of India (PTI) on Tuesday, August 4, apologised to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge after admitting it had misinterpreted his remarks on the controversy surrounding the police constable recruitment examination in Karnataka. The news agency withdrew its earlier social media post, but Kharge said the apology could…

Newslaundry · Aug 5

CM asked for resignation, will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman Basavaraj Horatti

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti received a resignation request from the Chief Minister. He will consult opposition leaders before making a final decision on the matter. Horatti stated that electing council chairman is the House's prerogative, not a party's high command. He mentioned that no chairman has resigned since…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

Times Life · Aug 5

Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Disappointed by exclusion from cabinet without assigning any reason: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Senior Congress MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao voiced disappointment after his cabinet exclusion. He expressed gratitude for past service and public trust in his political career. Rao highlighted his loyalty and commitment to good governance and public service. He stated his surprise at being overlooked without any given reason. Rao pledged…

The Economic Times · Aug 4