Ahmedabad ranks third in bird strikes, 319 incidents recorded in five years; animal rights group flags alarming spike post-deadly crash | India News – Times of India

Ahmedabad ranks third in bird strikes, 319 incidents recorded in five years; animal rights group flags alarming spike post-deadly crash | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Just a week after the fatal plane crash near Ahmedabad airport that claimed 270 lives, a prominent animal rights think-tank has raised fresh concerns over bird and wildlife strikes at the city’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, revealing it ranks third in India for such incidents.According to data sourced from a parliamentary response…

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Here’s how fish started glowing over 112 million years ago | – The Times of India

Here’s how fish started glowing over 112 million years ago | – The Times of India

Researchers have mapped biofluorescence across 459 species, revealing the incredible diversity of colours. By analysing every known case of glowing bony fish and adding 48 new species to the list, the team found that biofluorescence first emerged in ancient eels and has since evolved independently over 100 times. According to earth.com, the study published in…

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ICC Women’s ODI rankings: Smriti Mandhana returns to top spot after five years; replaces Laura Wolvaardt | Cricket News – Times of India

ICC Women’s ODI rankings: Smriti Mandhana returns to top spot after five years; replaces Laura Wolvaardt | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Smriti Mandhana. Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has returned to the top position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, displacing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt who held the position for over six months. Mandhana, who last held the number one spot in November 2019, now leads with 727 rating points, while Wolvaardt…

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Contempt proceedings against cops 6 years after incident stayed by Supreme Court | India News – Times of India

Contempt proceedings against cops 6 years after incident stayed by Supreme Court | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday stayed contempt of court proceedings initiated by Calcutta high court against seven police personnel, including three IPS officers, former Howrah police commissioner Vishal Garg, former DCP (south) Howrah V S R Anantanag and former Addl DCP Howrah Bhavna Gupta, in relation to a violent incident in Howrah district court…

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IND vs ENG: ‘I don’t want to be where I was a couple of years ago’ — Karun Nair ahead of first Test against England | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ‘I don’t want to be where I was a couple of years ago’ — Karun Nair ahead of first Test against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: His Bradmanesque run in domestic cricket in recent years has coincided with the most challenging phase of his career, but Karun Nair identifies “the end of 2022” as the darkest period he’s endured, calling it “quite a dark place.” The 33-year-old’s return to the Indian Test team after eight years stands as a…

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‘Looking forward to contribute to India’s transformational journey through Viksit Bharat’: Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa after 45 years in government service | India News – Times of India

‘Looking forward to contribute to India’s transformational journey through Viksit Bharat’: Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa after 45 years in government service | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amitabh Kant, former Niti Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa stepped down from his role, bringing to a close a distinguished 45-year career in public service. Announcing his resignation on social media, the veteran bureaucrat expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation in multiple key roles over the decades.“After 45 years…

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Memes break internet: Temba Bavuma leads Proteas to their first ICC trophy in 27 years; beat Australia in WTC final | Cricket News – Times of India

Memes break internet: Temba Bavuma leads Proteas to their first ICC trophy in 27 years; beat Australia in WTC final | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma not only led South Africa to a historic ICC triumph after 27 years, but he also became the subject of countless memes as fans flooded social media with humorous and heartfelt tributes. The Proteas skipper guided his team…

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WTC Final: Australia lose first ICC final after 15 years and four straight wins | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: Australia lose first ICC final after 15 years and four straight wins | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins, fourth left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma in World Test Championship final. (AP) Australia’s unbeaten streak in ICC tournament finals was brought to a halt by South Africa at Lord’s in the 2023-25 World Test Championship final. It is Australia’s only fourth defeat across…

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