Activists flag crowding, conflict risks at upcoming shelter for 500 canines in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Activists have raised concerns over the design and management plan of a stray dog shelter being constructed to house around 500 animals in north Bengaluru, warning that overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of stakeholder oversight could compromise animal welfare.The concerns were raised during a visit to the under-construction shelter at Medi Agrahara Friday….

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MDU professor’s research project gets ₹25 lakh grant for sustainable wheat farming

Rohtak: A research project submitted by Prof. Vinita Hooda, Professor in the department of Botany at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), has been approved for financial assistance of ₹25 lakh by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCST), Panchkula.The three-year research project, titled Mycorrhiza–Microbiome Synergy as a Sustainable Soil Management Strategy for Reducing…

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Kebab company fined over Rs 6.3 crore for selling lamb that was ‘mostly skin and fat’ in UK; given 4 years to pay

A major British kebab manufacturer has been hit with a massive financial penalty after a court heard it defrauded the public by selling “lamb” kebabs that actually consisted mostly of skin, fat, and cheaper meats, reports BBC.Kismet Kebabs Ltd, based in Chelmsford, Essex, was fined £500,000 (approximately Rs 6.3 crore). The firm supplies takeaways and…

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A plant that calls for defense when it’s being eaten? Study finds common bean plant secretly calls wasps to kill caterpillars on it |

Common bean plants, a global food staple, possess a remarkable defense mechanism. When caterpillars chew their leaves, the plant releases a specific airborne signal, triggered by the insect’s saliva. This scent attracts parasitic wasps, which then eliminate the caterpillar threat, showcasing a silent, sophisticated natural defense system honed over millions of years. They don’t move….

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Over 1k take part in Sunday on cycle rally | Patna News

Patna: Marking the World Bicycle Day 2026, a special edition of “Fit India Sunday on Cycle” was organised in Patna on Sunday, drawing over 1,000 participants from different sections of society. The event, held in collaboration with the Bihar govt and other partner organisations, aimed to promote fitness, environmental sustainability, and a healthy lifestyle through…

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NCST internship 2026 registrations underway, stipend of Rs 15,000 offered: Apply online by June 18

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has started the online registration process for its Internship Programme 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Grievance Redressal and Management System (NCSTGRAMS) portal at ncstgrams.gov.in.The application process is currently underway and will remain open until June 18, 2026, at 5…

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‘No sanctions relief, asset unfreezing or Lebanon talks’: Donald Trump lays down terms for Iran deal

Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted the conditions around the Iran peace deal, saying that no sanctions would be lifted or assets be unfrozen upfront till the peace deal is reached.In a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press”, Trump , on being asked he would consider unfreezing assets…

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