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Who is UPenn climate professor Michael Mann? A look at his career, controversies, and contributions to climate science

[ad_1] Michael Mann. (Getty Images) Michael Mann, a renowned climate scientist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has recently been in the news due to a controversial comment he made on social media. In response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to comply with a federal court ruling blocking his attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, Mann suggested the US might be entering "Second Amendment territory." This remark drew significant criticism, highlighting how heated and polarized political discourse has become, especially regarding climate change and related policies.This controversy adds to a long history of public scrutiny and legal battles Mann has faced over his climate research and outspoken advocacy. Despite ongoing attacks and disputes, Mann remains a key figure in climate science, widely respected for his groundbreaking research on global temperature trends and his persistent efforts to raise public […]

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LIC Q4 profit soars 38% to Rs 19,013 crore; stake acquisition in health insurer to be decided in 2-3 months

[ad_1] Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest insurer, has reported a robust 38% rise in its net profit to Rs 19,013 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2025, compared to Rs 13,763 crore in the same period last year. The surge in profit was attributed to a reduction in management expenses. However, the insurer’s total income in Q4 saw a decline, dropping to Rs 2,41,625 crore from Rs 2,50,923 crore in the previous fiscal quarter, PTI reported.Despite a slowdown in first-year premium income, which stood at Rs 11,069 crore (down from Rs 13,810 crore in Q4 FY24), LIC experienced a rise in renewal premiums, which increased to Rs 79,138 crore from Rs 77,368 crore last year.LIC’s management expenses also witnessed a significant reduction, falling to Rs 16,495 crore from Rs 24,709 crore in the same quarter […]

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Made in India 5th-gen fighter jet: Government clears indigenous stealth fighter jet project as China arms Pakistan | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday green-lighted the 'Made in India' fighter jet programme to produce a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).India has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop a medium-weight, deep-penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth capabilities to bolster its air power.The AMCA, along with the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), is expected to form the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the coming decades."In a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model," the ministry of defence said.The ministry added that private sector companies are invited to participate in the project."They can bid either independently or as a joint venture or as […]

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‘Every day is Indian day’: Social media post of a crowd at Niagara Falls goes viral

[ad_1] An undated video of the crowd visiting Niagara Falls goes viral. A purported video of the crowd of visitors at Niagara Falls went viral on X as social media users concluded that most of the tourists were from India. The authenticity of the undated video is not verified but it opened a viral debate on South Asians milling around everywhere in America. The viral post, however, did not indicate anything but posted another video claiming that Niagara used to look like this earlier -- with a diversity of tourists."Just incase you haven't visited Niagara Falls lately," the user, a woman, wrote sharing the video. "no way was it Indian day?" one user asked. "That's everyday," the original poster of the video said. "Canada had the second highest Indian population. India is the first," the woman wrote"That's all of America […]

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JEECUP 2025: Revised timetable for Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic exam announced, results expected by June 21

[ad_1] JEECUP 2025 revised exam dates released: UP Polytechnic entrance exam scheduled from June 5 to June 13 JEECUP 2025 Exam Revised Dates Released: The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (JEECUP) 2025 has been making headlines recently, primarily due to controversies surrounding the examination process and its schedule. Several students raised concerns over the timely release of the exam timetable and the clarity on key procedural details, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Council to release a revised schedule. The exam has been the focal point of discussions as the region’s aspirants await confirmation on important dates and the process of downloading admit cards.The much-awaited announcement has been made, and candidates can now access the new schedule. The revised dates have been confirmed, with the computer-based examination set to take place from June 5, 2025, to June 13, 2025. This […]

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Japan loses position as world’s largest creditor nation as Germany claims title after 34 years

[ad_1] Japan's position as the world's leading net-creditor nation over the years was due to decades of current account surpluses. (AI image) Japan is no longer the world’s leading creditor nation - and that’s a first in 34 years! Germany has taken the top spot despite Japan's record overseas assets. Japan had held the top position since surpassing Germany in 1991.Japan's position as the world's leading net-creditor nation over the years was due to decades of current account surpluses, leading to substantial foreign investments by Japanese entities.According to the Ministry of Finance data quoted by Bloomberg, Japan's net external assets reached ¥533.05 trillion ($3.7 trillion) at the end of 2024, showing a 13% increase from the previous year. Although this figure was a record high, Germany surpassed it with net external assets of ¥569.7 trillion. China maintained its third position […]

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‘If states start entering private disputes … ‘: SC pulls up UP government for ‘hijacking’ Banke Bihari Temple dispute | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for intervening in a private legal dispute over the management of the iconic Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, accusing it of “hijacking” the case.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma questioned the state’s involvement, stating, “If states start entering private disputes, it will lead to a breakdown of the rule of law. You can’t hijack litigation between private parties.”The court was hearing a plea seeking modification of its earlier order that cleared the way for the UP government’s temple redevelopment plan.Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing petitioner Devendra Nath Gooswami, argued that Rs 300 crore was allocated to the state for the project without making his client, linked to the temple’s original founders, a party to the case, news agency PTI reported. “How […]

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‘Iss baar camera ke samne kiya’: PM Modi takes ‘proof’ jibe at opposition; Congress hits back | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled dig at the opposition, saying that the armed forces recorded Operation Sindoor on camera so that “no one at home asks for proof.”While addressing a rally in Gujarat, PM Modi, taking a swipe at the Congress, said India is a "land of the brave" and emphasised that terror attacks on the country can no longer be termed as "proxy wars.""This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so […]

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The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that’s sacred to Apaches | World News

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Apaches who are fighting to halt a massive copper mining project on federal land in Arizona that they hold sacred. The justices left in place lower court decisions allowing the transfer of the Tonto National Forest land, known as Oak Flat, to Resolution Copper, which plans to mine what it says is the second-largest known copper deposit in the world. The Trump administration has said it will push to complete the transfer. A group known as Apache Stronghold, representing the interests of certain members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, has argued that the land transfer will result in the destruction of the site in violation of its members' religious rights. Apache tribes in Arizona consider Oak Flat, which is dotted with ancient oak groves and traditional plants, essential […]

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NEET UG Answer Key 2025: When will NTA release the provisional key? Check past trends here

[ad_1] The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) is one of the most important medical entrance exams in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this exam determines admission into undergraduate courses in medicine and allied sciences across the country.With the NEET UG 2025 exam now concluded, candidates are waiting for the release of the provisional answer key for NEET UG. It is expected that the answer key will be released by the end of May, 2025, following the past trends. However, an official confirmation from NTA authorities is still awaited. NEET UG was successfully conducted on May 4, 2025 this year.When is the NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key expected?While the NTA has not officially confirmed a release date yet for the NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key, trends from previous years provide an estimated timeline […]

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