Month: June 2026

India vulnerable to chronic aircraft noise thanks to regulatory gaps

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India vulnerable to chronic aircraft noise thanks to regulatory gaps

Every few minutes, aircraft descend over densely populated neighbourhoods near India’s major airports. For the people here, the noise has been almost constant for years, often even continuing through the night. India’s aviation and environmental regulations require airports to map the aircraft noise exposure using decibel contours — maps showing how the air pressure varies…

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Science

Iran’s inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain

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Iran’s inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain

People walk past a display at a currency exchange bureau, as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about…

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World

TTD launches food safety training for hoteliers, vendors at Tirumala

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TTD launches food safety training for hoteliers, vendors at Tirumala

Stressing that health and safety of pilgrims remain the top priority, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Tuesday called upon hoteliers and food vendors in Tirumala to adopt hygienic food-handling practices and undertake regular food safety audits as per prescribed norms. A three-day training programme for street food vendors, jointly organised by the…

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Nation

China detains top mapping scientist Zhou Chenghu in anti-corruption probe

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China detains top mapping scientist Zhou Chenghu in anti-corruption probe

In China, cartographic scientists play a crucial role in the country’s maritime and border disputes with various neighbours, including India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s leading cartographic scientist Zhou Chenghu, a former Deputy Director of the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), has been detained by anti-corruption officials. The Central Commission…

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World

Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impress

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Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impress

Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 2). Inner sand: 600m: Hushad (Asbar), Double Your Money (M. Naveen) 40. Former finished four lengths ahead. 1200m: Imperador (Vishal B) 1-21, 1,000/1-8, 600/40. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Sensuous (Suraj) 45.5. Moved on the bit. Signs…

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Sports

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

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WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus meets with Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi during a visit in Kinshasa, June 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The ​World Health Organization (WHO) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in 321 confirmed cases, along with 116 suspected cases, marking a…

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Four of a family killed as car, lorry collide near Tiruchi

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TTD launches food safety training for hoteliers, vendors at Tirumala

Four of a family were killed and three others were injured in a road accident involving a car and a lorry at Jambunathapuram in the district on Tuesday. A group of seven persons were travelling in the car from Kodumudi to Perambalur when the accident occurred around 11.35 a.m.  Police sources said the car apparently went out…

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Nation

ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures under way: Cricket Canada

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ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures under way: Cricket Canada

Officials of Cricket Canada have pledged corrective measures after the ICC suspended the body’s membership over governance and administrative deficiencies. The ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect for what it described as “serious breaches” of membership obligations. File Cricket Canada has termed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend its membership as “unexpected” and…

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Sports

Milk supply situation comfortable; no intention to hike retail prices: Mother Dairy chairman

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Milk supply situation comfortable; no intention to hike retail prices: Mother Dairy chairman

Mother Dairy chairman Meenesh Shah (right) and Deputy Managing Director Jayatheertha Chary during the launch of India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, in New Delhi, on June 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Mother Dairy, which hiked milk prices by ₹2 per litre last month, on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) said there is no “intention”…

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Business