En medio de la crisis por la guerra de Irán, China se ha presentado como algo: la salvadora de la energía mundial
Cuando el precio del combustible fósil aprieta, la respuesta no se hace esperar. La guerra de Irán provocó la rotura de la barrera de los 100 dólares por barril WTI. No era de extrañar teniendo en cuenta que el cierre del estrecho de Ormuz supuso la pérdida d….
Weekly poll: Would you buy the Oppo Find X9 Ultra? What about the Oppo Find X9s?
vivo set the benchmark with the X300 Ultra – a €2,000 camera flagship – while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a “modest” €1,500 price. Now the Oppo Find X9 Ultra looks to topple the competition with an in-between price tag of €1,700. The phone certainly impressed in ….
‘India tried to confuse us… It means we are scaring big teams’ – Frenchman Lanier after Thomas Cup win over India
The 21-year-old World No 10 was convinced not playing Lakshya Sen was part of India's hidden strategy, and viewed it as a sign that the French had begun to rattle the big teams.
Between Anurag Thakur and Umar Khalid, a question: Does the law treat a minister’s speech differently from a citizen’s?
A troubling inversion is underway: Laws meant to curb incitement are increasingly used to silence opposition, while doctrines designed to protect free speech are stretched to shield those in power.
Military Digest | 40 years of Operation Black Thunder I in Golden Temple
Operation Black Thunder I saw the NSG and police clear militants from Amritsar’s Golden Temple following a Khalistan declaration by by separatists, two years after Operation Blue Star in 1984..
Office Hours — Apple Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Review: The Presentation
A transcript of the May 1, 2026 Asymco One Office Hours, recorded one day after Apple’s Fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call. Horace Dediu presents his analysis of the quarter and takes questions from Asymco One subscribers. Hosted by Horace Dediu and Farshad Nayeri.….
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2026 by SSC
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold an open competitive Computer Based Examination 2026 in the month of July-August 2026 for the recruitment of 731 Government Jobs (Sarkari Naukri) Vacancy of S….
Chinese Exports of Green Technologies Surged to Record Levels After Iran War Began
"The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel," CNN reported this week. And many of those countries now want renewable fuels, the article points out, "leaving them turning to the renewables king of the planet: China."
Chinese exports of….
VIDEO: Un elefante descontrolado siembra el pánico y la destrucción en un templo de la India
Un elefante descontrolado embistió un automóvil con sus colmillos tras matar a su cuidador. El incidente tuvo lugar el viernes en un templo hindú en el estado indio de Kerala. El animal había sido llevado al recinto para participar en una ceremonia, pero se t….
Ser multimillonario en China no es lo mismo que serlo en Estados Unidos, Europa o India. Las cifras pueden ser comparables –decenas de miles de millones–, pero el contexto lo cambia todo. En Occidente, la riqueza tiende a interpretarse como éxito individual. ….
Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China
The European Union is looking to up-end some of its rules to try to encourage companies to make more products here, but China isn't happy about the plan, writes Adam Maguire..
Climate Change Weekly # 578— Countries and Industries Are Abandoning or Reducing Net-Zero Commitments
Since the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, climate alarmism and the political machinations in the public and private sector it spawned have experienced the death of a thousand cuts, described for centuries as a favorite ….
San Pedro y Miquelón, el último reducto de Francia en América del Norte
El verano de 1948 fue intenso y acalorado en la isla de Terranova, al menos en lo político. Junto con un buen pedazo de la Península del Labrador, los habitantes del llamado Dominio de Terranova votaron dos veces para escoger… Seguir leyendo →.
2026 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #18
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 26, 2026 thru Sat, May 2, 2026.
Stories we promoted this week, by category:
Climate Change Impacts (8 articles)
West Bengal may have another opportunity to fulfil its potential—here’s what it needs to do
A new government in West Bengal will inherit a state that is neither in crisis nor on an upward trajectory, but at a crossroads. The state can quit being a story of contradictions if its next phase of governance pursues all-round development..
Islamabad talks: Pakistan’s role as peacemaker won’t help it overcome its military-jihadi complex
Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict may earn it some global goodwill. But past cycles suggest such openings rarely deliver lasting change, with the military-jihadi complex likely to tighten its grip if its economy stays unreformed..
80% of Africa’s fertiliser is imported: how food systems can adapt to the Iran shock
African food systems import 80% of the fertiliser they need. With Iran as a major producer, supplies are now limited and farming with less fertiliser is important..
From United State, Canada: How dangerous ‘Tokunbo’ enter Nigeria roads
At exactly the point where his life seemed to be taking shape, 28 years old Star Okigwe watched it stall....
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Bishops disagree with Adeboye on marriage advice to men
Bishops challenge Pastor Adeboye’s marriage advice, disagreeing with his warning that men should not marry women who cannot cook, calling it an opinion.
Read More: https://punchng.com/bishops-disagree-with-adeboye-on-marriage-advice-to-men/.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta mourns 9 deaths in Vivek Vihar fire, assures relief and support
India News: NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of nine lives in a devastating fire that broke out in a resi..
Where to watch GT vs PBKS IPL 2026 match: TV channel, live stream details and start time in India
Here’s how to watch Gujarat Titans vs. Punjab Kings live, including free streaming options, TV channel details, and start time for the IPL 2026 match..
Mariners aim to avoid series sweep against the Royals
Kansas City Royals (14-19, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (16-18, third in the AL West) Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES....
SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 live score: Scorecard, toss result, win chances, weather report and highlights from Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders will seek revenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday afternoon, May 3, after suffering a loss at Eden Gardens last month..
SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 live score: Scorecard, toss result, win chances, weather report and highlights from Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders will seek revenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday afternoon, May 3, after suffering a loss at Eden Gardens last month..
First-of-its-kind satellite by Indian start-up flies on SpaceX rocket
The optical images ensure clarity and intuitiveness, while radar images, through a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), brings all-weather reliability. For this reason, the company is describing its innovation as Opto-SAR technology..
L’uomo che ha piantato da solo una foresta più grande di Central Park
Mentre la politica internazionale annega nei vertici sul clima, in India c’è un tizio che agisce: ha seminato un albero al giorno, per 40 anni di fila.
Radisson aims 160 hotels, 19,500 keys in India by end-2026: Co executive
Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, says that the Group remains "very much on track" to achieve its target of 500 hotels in India by 2030.
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 lakh crore; Reliance biggest winner
Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, TCS and Bajaj Finance gained, while HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, and LIC lost a combined ₹1.24 lakh crore in valuation.
Last week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said El Nino, which is likely to emerge later this year, may last until January 2027. Latest assessments indicate that El Niño could surpass the intensity of the 2023 event. India’s Environment Ministry and….
From stubble to strategy: How agricultural waste can power India’s energy transition
The shift from stubble burning to resource recovery reflects a broader move toward circular economy practices that convert waste into sustainable value.
The botanical opportunity is real: Most farmers won’t see it
If the infrastructure gets built encompassing cultivation practice, testing and aggregation, farmers will become direct and biggest beneficiaries of a democratised supply chain.
Punjab & Sind Bank aims to cross total business milestone of ₹3 lakh crore in FY27
The bank is expecting a credit growth of 16-18% and deposit expansion of 13-14% in the ongoing financial year, says Punjab & Sind Bank MD and CEO Swarup Kumar Saha.
Public sector banks looks to scale up IT spend in view of cyber threat posed by Anthropic Mythos
Mythos' advanced coding capabilities give it an unprecedented potential to detect cybersecurity weaknesses and develop methods to exploit them, sparking concerns that it could be used to disrupt banking systems.
Ashleigh thought she had IBS - but it turned out to be devastating Stage 3 bowel cancer at just 37. Now she warns of the tiny symptoms she missed, what might have caused it
'It wasn't a lot of blood, but enough that I knew something wasn't right,' she says. 'And because it only slowly got worse, I didn't fully appreciate how bad things had become.'.
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms surges by Rs 2.20 lakh cr; Reliance biggest winner
The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said.However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persist….
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil prices
Brent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. Naval tensions and tanker blockades have restricted nearly one-fifth of global oil flows, intensifying s….
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil prices
Brent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. Naval tensions and tanker blockades have restricted nearly one-fifth of global oil flows, intensifying s….
FY27 earnings growth may drop to 10%: Jitendra Sriram on the impact of sustained $100 oil
The war forced changes on quite a few fronts. First was a re-assessment of the “new-normal” for crude and on certain commodities where supply impacts were felt. As an example within the energy space, we cut back on oil marketing and moved towards upstream oil….
The narrative that markets need an AI story is outdated. Leadership has shifted from Big Tech to broader markets and old-economy sectors, especially small caps. While AI spending remains strong, gains are concentrated in suppliers like semiconductors and infr….
IndiGo issues travel advisory as bad weather disrupts flight operations in Jaipur
Earlier on Friday, the IMD said that India is likely to witness a mixed temperature pattern along with wetter-than-usual conditions in May, indicating that rainfall across the country is "most likely to be above normal".
If crude stays high, Indian aviation faces margin squeeze, demand risk: Oil Analyst
Sparta Commodities Senior Oil Analyst Abhishek Kumar noted that India’s aviation sector is highly vulnerable due to the significant cost of aviation turbine fuel and its price sensitivity.
Gold, silver prices today: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver on 3 May in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, others
On May 3, gold prices in India remained stable, silver prices also showed limited movement. Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in your city..
Transactions where PAN is mandatory in India: Full list after form 97 replaces form 60
Starting April 1, 2026, the Income Tax Act mandates quoting a PAN for numerous financial transactions, replacing Form 60 with Form 97. Here's a list of transactions where PAN is mandatory..
Bank holidays next week: SBI, HDFC, others closed on these days between 4 and 10 May; check RBI calendar
Private and public sector banks in India will be closed for two days between May 4 and 10, 2026. Customers can use online services for transactions during these periods. .
Missed Subhadra Yojana? Here are alternative welfare schemes available in Odisha
Odisha has several welfare schemes aimed at empowering women through financial assistance and social support, including Lakhpati Didi Yojana and MAMATA. Details here..
How your credit score impacts home loan approval and what score you need for the best deal — Explained
Home loans require lenders to assess creditworthiness, with credit scores significantly influencing approval and interest rates. A score above 750 is ideal, while scores below 700 may lead to higher rates or even rejection. Details here..
What happens if you miss a PPF contribution? Penalties, rules and how it affects your account
PPF requires a minimum annual contribution of ₹500. These deposits can be made monthly or annually, and penalties apply for missed payments. Details here. .
Ziua Mondială a Râsului 2026. De ce este sărbătorită în prima duminică din mai și ce beneficii are râsul pentru sănătate
Ziua Mondială a Râsului este celebrată anual în prima duminică din luna mai. Află cum a apărut sărbătoarea, cine a inițiat-o și de ce râsul este considerat cel mai bun medicament..
Weather Today: Yellow alert issued for Delhi-NCR, check IMD forecast for Kerala, West Bengal, J&K and other states
India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal May rainfall nationwide, except for parts of east and northeast India. Delhi experienced relief from heat with Saturday night thunderstorms and a yellow alert for the next two days. Kerala and Jammu and K….
AIBE 21 application correction window 2026 closes today at allindiabarexamination.com; direct link here
The Bar Council of India is closing the application correction window for the All India Bar Examination 21 today, May 3, 2026. Candidates can edit their submitted details on the official website. The registration closed on April 30, 2026. Admit cards will be ….
iPhone 18 series: Check expected price in India, camera upgrades, features and launch timeline
Apple's next iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are set for a major refresh. Expect a redesigned display with Face ID sensors hidden under the screen. Camera capabilities will see significant enhancements, including a mechanical iris for better light control. Performa….
Difficult to replace Amanjot Kaur, India on right track for T20 World Cup preparations: Amol Muzumdar
India's women's cricket team faces a challenge with Amanjot Kaur's injury ahead of the T20 World Cup in England. Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the team is preparing well in Bengaluru, aiming to build on past successes against England. Jemimah Rodrigues e….
India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinal, settle for bronze
India's Thomas Cup title defence ended in the semifinals with a bronze after a 0-3 loss to France. Lakshya Sen's absence was as a significant factor. HS Prannoy, Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth all lost their matches. France advanced to the final, becoming ….
Nandani Sharma earns maiden India call-up for T20 World Cup
Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma has earned her maiden India call-up for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and the one-off Test at Lord's following a stellar WPL season. The squad also sees the return of Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav, while injuries rule out….
Exit polls in India are often treated as an election-night tamasha. This is not the case in many developed democracies, where the science and art of studying elections is becoming more refined and rigorous with....
Mittal family-led consortium to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65 billion deal
The Mittal family, led by Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal, is set to acquire a significant 75% stake in the Rajasthan Royals franchise. This deal, valued at approximately $1.65 billion, includes associated global teams. Adar Poonawalla will hold an 18% st….
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 more
The Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has made the pilgrimage unaffordable for average Indian families. The Haj Committee of India cited rising global fuel prices….
Phone sirens startle millions as government rolls out real-time warning system
A nationwide test of a new cell broadcast disaster warning system caused widespread confusion and alarm across India Saturday morning. Phones blared "Extremely Severe Alert" messages, startling commuters, theatre-goers, and patients. While intended to test re….
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, May 2: Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton on Friday made a clarion call to Naga tribal leaders, civil society organisations and the Naga political groups to unite. “I specifically urge the Naga political groups to unite and reso….
Arvid Lindblad interview: Playing cricket at Mumbai maidans, Indian roots, F1 journey, Verstappen bond
Arvid Lindblad made an impressive Formula One debut with a points finish but also revealed a strong connection to India and cricket. During his Mumbai visit, he played street cricket at maidans linked to Sachin Tendulkar and said he might have pursued the spo….
Maruti Suzuki market share climbs to 42% in FY27 kickoff: Details
Maruti Suzuki India has surged to a 42% market share in April, its highest in FY2026-27, driven by record domestic sales of over 1.91 lakh units. Strong demand across segments, particularly a 141.6% year-on-year jump in SUV sales and a significant recovery in….
ICAI releases CA exam schedule for September-November 2026; check dates here
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the September-November 2026 examination schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. Online application forms will be accepted from July 6, 2026, with a late fee applicable un….
De vraag naar goud stijgt met 74 procent in het eerste kwartaal, vooral dankzij Aziatische vraag
Key takeaways In het eerste kwartaal van 2026 was er een aanzienlijke stijging van de vraag naar goud tegenover het eerste kwartaal van 2025. Dat blijkt uit een rapport van de World Gold Council, aangedreven door geopolitieke spanningen en een toegenomen bela….
Fleeting freedom at festival for India’s transgender community
For a few fleeting days each year, India’s often-shunned transgender community is welcomed and revered at a festival that is at once sacred ritual, celebration, and a refuge. At the heart of it is the Koothandavar Temple where ostracised transgender community….
RSSB Lab Assistant exam city intimation slip 2026 released: Direct link to download, admit card details here
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released the exam city intimation slip for the Lab Assistant Recruitment examination 2026. Candidates can check their allotted exam district via their SSO ID. Provisional admit cards will be available for download from ….
Today IPL Match, GT vs PBKS: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Hyderabad weather update
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI captain and vice-captain, are navigating their T20I futures amidst strong IPL performances. Iyer's fearless batting for Punjab Kings contrasts with Gujarat Titans' resurgent bowling attack. This Sunday's clash promis….
Meerut hospital staff flees after patient dies, owner detained
A 22-year-old man died at a Meerut private hospital seven days after surgery, with family alleging negligence and restricted access. Relatives protested, leading to the hospital owner's detention by police who are investigating the incident and the doctor's c….
Delhi judicial officer Aman Kumar Sharma found dead; family alleges harassment by wife and her IAS sister, police begin probe
Judicial officer Aman Kumar Sharma died by suicide in Delhi's Safdarjung area. His family alleges harassment and domestic disputes involving his wife and her sister. Sharma's father received a distress call before discovering his son's body. Police are invest….
SIS Ltd eyes Rs 20,000 crore revenue in FY27; targets 5 lakh workforce by 2030
SIS Ltd targets Rs 20,000 crore revenue by FY27. The security and facility management firm anticipates strong growth fueled by network expansion and new labour codes. The company is also embracing AI for enhanced customer service and operational efficiency. S….
Supreme Court to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adults
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday concerning Aadhaar card issuance. The petition seeks new Aadhaar cards only for children up to six years old. It also requests strict guidelines for adolescents and adults. This aims to prevent infiltrators from ob….
Nagaland to mark World Red Cross Day with ‘Walk for Humanity’ on May 8
KOHIMA, May 2: The Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) is set to commemorate World Red Cross Day on May 8 with a major public outreach event titled ‘Walk for Humanity’, aligning with this year’s global theme, ‘United for Humanity’. The day ….
Mittal family set to own 75% of Rajasthan Royals in $1.65 billion deal
The Mittal Family and Adar Poonawalla are set to acquire a controlling stake in the Rajasthan Royals IPL franchise. The deal values the team at approximately $1.65 billion. This significant acquisition includes ownership of associated teams in South Africa an….
More Nepalis drive electric, evading global fuel shocks
As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships. Electric microbus driver Purushottam Adhikari said he was now shuttling more passengers a….
Assembly polls: Will May 4 mark a turning point for women in politics in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu awaits election results on May 4th, with a record 443 women contesting Assembly seats. Despite historical highs and lows in female representation, the state's journey towards gender parity in politics remains complex. The upcoming results will gaug….
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade — a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve. Under Japan’s once-strict stance adopted following its ….
Assembly polls: Will May 4 mark a turning point for women in politics in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu awaits election results on May 4th, with a record 443 women contesting Assembly seats. Despite historical highs and lows in female representation, the state's journey towards gender parity in politics remains complex. The upcoming results will gaug….
Sathankulam verdict raises deeper questions about custodial violence
The Madurai Sessions Court’s judgment finding nine policemen guilty for the custodial killings of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sathankulam marks a rare and significant moment in India’s criminal justice landscape. In a country where custodial....
