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With the state suffering losses due to natural disasters caused by climate change on an almost annual basis, the Karnataka State Disaster Risk Reduction Road Map 2025-2030 has recommended developing insurance to protect residents and cover damages to major infrastructure projects caused by natural disasters. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) launched the road map Monday with technical support from UNICEF. It suggested developing “disaster insurance mechanisms” for house-owners in disaster-prone areas, “parametric insurance” for weather and climate-related disasters, and “insurance products to cover major infrastructure projects”. It noted that between 2015 and 2021, Karnataka suffered losses amounting…

Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released the second list of 12 candidates for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections, taking the total tally of declared candidates to 83 out of 101 seats allotted to the party in the final seat-sharing distribution within the NDA.According to the list released by the party, folk singer Maithili Thakur will contest elections from the Alinagar constituency of Darbhanga, while former IPS officer Anand Mishra has been fielded from the Buxar constituency. Mishra was earlier part of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj and had led the party’s Youth Wing as president. Show Full Article…

Rohit Sharma is set to feature in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning on October 19. Former India coach Sanjay Bangar shared his views on Rohit’s place in the Indian squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, expressing confidence that the batting great deserves selection if he maintains his fitness and form. Sanjay Bangar praised Rohit Sharma’s selfless leadership and commitment, highlighting the senior batter’s crucial role in shaping India’s approach in limited-overs cricket. “Rohit Sharma wanted to set a different template. When India weren’t able to cross the last step in 50-overs cricket, he took huge responsibility…

The microbes were unearthed from deep inside Alaska’s Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder incubated the samples under temperatures mimicking a warming Arctic summer. As reported by ScienceAlert, the microbes eventually became active, breaking down matter and releasing carbon dioxide—a process that could intensify climate change as permafrost continues to thaw. As nearly a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere sits on permafrost, this research sheds light on a key but often overlooked factor in climate systems. The revival of ancient microbial life could accelerate emissions, adding new…

It was a familiar scene but with a new twist for Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The duo returned to the Indian ODI squad  only this time, the team is under the fresh leadership of Shubman Gill. As both senior players rejoined the national setup, fans witnessed a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral. In a video shared by the BCCI on its official X handle, Rohit Sharma was seen bowing respectfully to Virat Kohli, who was seated in the front row of the team bus, before entering. Just moments earlier, Rohit was caught off guard by…

UPN Head over to Paramount+ and you’ll see its home to two of TV’s biggest franchises: The sci-fi classic “Star Trek,” and the Neo-Western “Yellowstone.” Both have spin-offs, sequels, and prequels, and are among Paramount’s most high-profile offerings. And yet, most fans probably don’t realize that they have an unexpected connection in Taylor Sheridan. While audiences probably know Sheridan as the creator, writer, and sometimes director of “Yellowstone,” “1883,” and “1923,” what they might not remember is that Sheridan also guest-starred in a season 3 episode of “Star Trek: Enterprise.”…

Mumbai: As senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu Bhupati surrendered in Gadchiroli Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he had put down one major condition for his surrender. He wanted to do so in the presence of the Maharashtra CM. Speaking to reporters in Gadchiroli, Fadnavis said, “It was his wish to surrender in the presence of the CM. When our seniors told me, I said even if he calls me to the jungle I am willing to go, but it will be better if he surrenders here. So I cancelled all my other programmes and immediately came…

In a move that could benefit around eight lakh property holders in Bengaluru city, the Karnataka government Wednesday launched a portal for the conversion of B-Khata sites to A-Khata. A B-Khata site refers to a property listed in the B register of the municipal authority and does not fully comply with bylaws or lacks proper documentation. Meanwhile, an A-Khata site is fully legal and complies with regulations. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who launched the project, described it as a “revolutionary step for the citizens of Bengaluru”. Noting that B-Khata holders faced several issues, including problems in seeking bank…

The Israeli military says one of four bodies handed over by Hamas on Tuesday is not that of any of the hostages who were held in Gaza, adding to strain on the fragile ceasefire to end the two-year war. Separately, forensic experts in Gaza on Wednesday started identifying 45 bodies of Palestinians that Israel handed over to the Red Cross the previous day without identification. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the bodies were those of people who died in Israeli prisons or bodies taken from Gaza by Israeli troops.Meanwhile, the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza has resumed after a…

India all-rounder Shivam Dube will miss Mumbai’s opening match of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season against Jammu & Kashmir due to back stiffness. The 30-year-old has returned home to rest and recover ahead of India’s upcoming T20I series in Australia. Precautions Ahead of the Australia Tour Dube’s absence is a precautionary measure, with the medical team ensuring he doesn’t aggravate the injury before joining the Indian squad for the five-match T20I series in Australia starting October 29. Sources indicate that Dube is expected to recover in time to participate in the tour. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Mumbai…