New study finds dogs process speech with a human-like consonant bias

A peer-reviewed study from Eötvös Loránd University reveals that dog brains, much like human brains, process speech with a ‘consonant bias,’ synchronising more with the rhythm of words when consonants form the underlying structure. Human-Like Consonant Bias Found in Dogs Dogs can process continuous human speech in a way previously observed only in humans, with … Read more

Sitharaman to visit Qatar for AIIB’s 11th Annual Meeting of Governors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Qatar from September 27-29, 2026, to attend the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and hold several bilateral meetings. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a three-day visit to Qatar, leading the delegation comprising Finance Ministry officials. … Read more

Slap video reflects BJP’s arrogance of power, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP over a video showing minister Pravesh Sahib Singh slapping a youth, calling it ‘arrogance of power’. He alleged the govt silences dissent. The minister claimed he was provoked by AAP workers hurling abuses. Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday launched an attack on the … Read more

Akhilesh Yadav alleges SP votes were deleted in 2022 UP elections

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that votes of his party’s supporters were deliberately deleted during the 2022 UP elections. He claimed that the Election Commission and officials colluded, a malpractice that he believes has been ongoing. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that votes of his party supporters were deliberately deleted during the 2022 … Read more

IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar chairs security, crime review meet in Budgam

IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar held a security and crime review meeting in Budgam with senior police officials. He assessed the security situation, crime prevention, and ongoing operations, stressing the need to strengthen the security grid in the district. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar-IPS, on Sunday visited District Budgam and chaired a security … Read more

YSRCP slams lathi-charge on protesting secretariat employees in AP

YSRCP MLC Lella Appi Reddy condemned the lathi-charge on protesting village and ward secretariat employees. He accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of using police force and failing to fulfil poll promises made by Chandrababu Naidu. Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) has condemned the lathi-charge on the village and ward secretariat employees who were … Read more

Dutch minister visits India to bolster agriculture, trade relations

Netherlands Minister Silvio Erkens is visiting India from Sept 27 to Oct 2 to enhance trade and cooperation in agriculture. The visit, the first since the Strategic Partnership announcement, aims to open doors for Dutch businesses in India. Netherlands Minister for Food Security, Fisheries and Horticulture Silvio Erkens is undertaking an official visit to India … Read more

New, cheaper method to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil developed

Scientists developed a simpler, cheaper, and accurate method to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil. The technique helps researchers understand how microbes recycle the essential nutrient, potentially leading to better soil fertility and sustainable agriculture. Scientists have developed a simpler and cheaper way to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, potentially giving researchers a clearer view of … Read more