Human Interest

Jairam Ramesh recalled that a newspaper report seen by Indira Gandhi during a 1976 flight to Udaipur sparked conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, leading to protection initiatives and the creation of key wildlife habitats

Are we resisting the lessons of history and still not ready to pause, reflect and act against the mounting crises and threats?

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

Elon Musk-backed X suffered another service disruption on Wednesday morning, with users reporting app, feed, and website issues. The outage follows a similar disruption a day earlier and adds to a series of global outages affecting X and other major social media platforms

A 25-year-old restaurant worker from Uttarakhand was killed and partially eaten by a lion near Kovaya village in Amreli. Forest officials suspect a pride of four lions and have launched efforts to capture them, raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict

The first batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in Gangtok for the Nathu La Pass route. After a four-day acclimatisation programme in Sikkim, the group will proceed to Gyangze in Tibet on June 20 for onward pilgrimage

Renewed interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial life has followed recent UAP disclosures and the film Disclosure Day. Scientists argue aliens may exist elsewhere in the universe, but immense distances, energy requirements, and biological challenges make regular visits to Earth highly improbable

Children often learn conflict-resolution and bullying behaviours by observing adults, researchers say. Exposure to threats, manipulation or aggression at home can increase bullying tendencies, while modelling kindness, respect, teamwork and positive communication helps children develop healthier relationships and resist bullying

The reopening of the Rafah Crossing has enabled preparations for medical evacuations from Gaza, while humanitarian aid deliveries resumed through Kerem Shalom. The UN expressed concern over violence, restrictions on medical services and continued civilian casualties in Gaza and the West Bank

The fourth season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on July 4, with over 300 volunteers expected to participate. Organisers aim to document additional bird species beyond the 242 already recorded, while expanding survey coverage in eastern and northern Hyderabad

World leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister with 4,399 consecutive days in office. Leaders from Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Maldives, Kenya, and others praised his leadership, public service, and contributions to India’s development and global standing

The Goa government will notify additional turtle nesting sites under the new Coastal Zone Management Plan and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts. Measures include involving students in turtle protection, expanding forest habitats, monitoring wildlife movement, regulating eco-tourism, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

India and its diplomatic missions across the US are preparing large-scale celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighted yoga's widespread popularity in America, while events will promote healthy ageing and India's cultural heritage

A herd of about 30 elephants moving through farms in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district near Kumram Bheem Asifabad sparked panic among locals. Forest officials are monitoring and attempting diversion as farmers fear crop damage and renewed human-elephant conflict

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

Scientists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district documented a rare yellow puffball mushroom, possibly Bovista colorata. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity, though further microscopic and molecular studies are needed for confirmation and taxonomic classification 

A wild elephant killed an elderly couple in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, marking the second such incident in three days. Human-elephant conflict continues to rise in northern Chhattisgarh, where over 325 deaths have been reported in five years

A five-day BRICS Agriculture Working Group meeting began in Indore under India’s chairmanship, focusing on food security, climate-smart agriculture, trade, and farmer welfare. Ministers will meet later to finalise a joint declaration on cooperation among member nations

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

Actor Vikrant Massey marked World Bicycle Day by promoting cycling as a solution to pollution and health issues during Fit India Sundays on Cycle. He also spoke about his upcoming film portraying spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in “White”

Delcy Rodríguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers to Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She was received by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and spent time in Sai Kulwant Hall paying respects and meditating

A leopard cub was found dead in Bagatwada village in Goa’s North Goa district, prompting a government inquiry. The forest department has sent the carcass for autopsy, while officials investigate possible causes following previous wildlife deaths in the region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has become India’s 100th Ramsar site, highlighting the country’s commitment to wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, ecological balance, and sustainable environmental stewardship through community-driven initiatives

Odisha government is planning an ‘e-hundi’ system called Samarpan to enable secure online donations to Shree Jagannath Temple. The proposal aims to modernize offerings, ensure cyber safety, and channel funds toward temple development and conservation