Signs of hope for Ningaloo Reef with baby coral following bleaching and cyclones

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is showing its first signs of recovery after a devastating year. The damage began when the coastline experienced an extended marine heatwave that triggered Western Australia’s worst bleaching event on record. Researchers at the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) subsequently began a Ningaloo coral larval enhancement trial to…

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Chhattisgarh HC denies bail to ex-commission secretary accused of leaking exam paper to son

NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh high court has rejected the bail plea of a retired IAS officer and former Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) secretary accused of helping leak question papers of the 2021 state civil services examination to his son. The court said the allegations involved the fairness of the recruitment process and found material…

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Blake Lively can seek legal fees but no damages in Justin Baldoni defamation case, judge rules

Blake Lively can recover her legal fees from her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni’s production company, but she is not entitled to additional damages for harm caused by his defamation claims, a federal judge ruled Friday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. District…

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Iran President Pezeshkian greets PM Modi on Independence Day, calls historic ties with India ‘valuable asset’

Pezeshkian said the longstanding ties between the two countries could help build a stronger future. NEW DELHI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day, highlighting the countries’ deep historical and cultural ties and expressing Tehran’s readiness to further strengthen bilateral relations.In a message to Prime Minister Narendra…

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