Climate heatwaves are driving major losses in tropical bird species, research shows

According to a study, heat extremes brought on by climate change have wiped off 25–38% of tropical bird populations since 1950. According to a study posted on the University of Queensland website, exposure to high heat is the most climatic threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, even though variations in rainfall and average temperature…

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Vodafone Idea Invests ₹1.56 Crore in Aditya Birla Renewables SPV 3 to Secure Captive Green Energy

Mumbai, August 13, 2025 — Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic investment of ₹1.56 crore to acquire a 26% equity stake in Aditya Birla Renewables SPV 3 Limited (ABRen SPV 3), a special-purpose vehicle formed to own and operate a captive renewable energy power plant. The move is aimed at securing cost-effective green energy…

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Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Fishermen Advised Caution

Port Blair, August 13, 2025 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next few days. The forecast includes isolated downpours ranging from 7 to 11 cm, accompanied by lightning and wind speeds reaching 30–40 kmph….

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High Court Questions LG’s Authority to Reject Diesel Generator Purchase Approved by CEA

New Delhi, August 13, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has raised serious questions over the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) decision to reject a diesel generator procurement proposal that had already received clearance from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The court’s observations came during a hearing on a petition filed by the Delhi government, challenging the…

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Intel Stock Jumps After Trump Calls Meeting With CEO Lip-Bu Tan ‘interesting’

Intel shares rose over 3% in premarket trading on Tuesday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with President Trump, who had called for his resignation just a week earlier. The meeting also included Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Following their discussion, Trump posted on Truth Social, calling it “very interesting” and praising…

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Mrunal Thakur shuts down Dhanush dating rumors: “He’s Just a Good Friend”

Finally, Mrunal Thakur has responded to the circulating rumors that she is romantically involved with Tamil actor Dhanush. Following several sightings of the two together, the rumors of a fresh romance in Bollywood and Kollywood circles grew. The actress has come out to correct the record, though. Mrunal dismissed the relationship allegations in a recent…

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Karan Johar celebrates 19 years of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna with unseen BTS moments

In honor of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’s 19th anniversary, director Karan Johar posted a number of behind-the-scenes photos from the film’s production on Monday. The film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, and Amitabh Bachchan. The images and a video document Karan’s unscripted interactions with the actors on the movie set. His third…

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