A recent study from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is facilitating the spread of harmful fungi, posing risks to both human health and food security. The research highlights the potential expansion of Aspergillus species into new regions like North America and Europe as temperatures rise.
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Microsoft fired a software engineer, Joe Lopez, for disrupting CEO Satya Nadella's keynote at Build 2025, protesting the company's partnership with the Israeli military. Lopez accused Microsoft of complicity in harming Palestinians through its Azure cloud services.
Donald Trump has warned Apple about tariffs. He says a 25% tariff will be imposed if iPhones are made outside America. Trump claims he told Tim Cook that iPhones for the US market should be manufactured in the United States not in "India or anyplace else." The remarks come at a time when Apple is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint in India.
Amit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security, alleging open borders to Bangladeshis and opposing waqf amendments.
Amid a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Union health secretary convened a review meeting, emphasizing proactive monitoring through existing surveillance systems. While most cases are mild and managed at home, the Delhi government has issued advisories for hospitals to ensure preparedness.
The Supreme Court declined to halt construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India, as the Bombay High Court is already reviewing the matter and scheduled to hear it on June 16. The court acknowledged the project's potential benefits for the city, similar to the coastal road.
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems will establish an H125 helicopter Final Assembly Line in Kolar, Karnataka, marking India's first private-sector helicopter assembly. The facility aims to produce 10 helicopters annually, expanding based on a projected regional demand of 500 light helicopters over two decades.
Chirag Paswan's potential entry into Bihar's assembly elections gains traction as his party suggests he contest from a general seat, deviating from his past Lok Sabha campaigns in reserved constituencies. Arun Bharti, LJP (Ram Vilas) Bihar in-charge, emphasized that Paswan represents the aspirations of all Bihar, not just a specific community.
Donald Trump announced that the US is nearing a trade deal with India, while Pakistan representatives are expected in Washington for talks. He cautioned that conflict between India and Pakistan could jeopardize these agreements. Tensions are high following India's 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack. India is expected to allow US companies to bid for government contracts.