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'Jam-packed' with cockroaches: Kunal Kamra, Chandrashekhar Azad join CJP protest on day 25

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The Times of IndiaIndia

Censor Board clearance for OTT films? Govt might amend IT Rules 2021 after row over 'Satluj'

The government is considering mandatory Central Board of Film Certification for OTT releases. This move would require amendments to existing IT rules for digital media. A recent controversy over the film Satluj on Zee5 prompted this consideration. Action may also be initiated against Zee5 for its release while under review. State governments are responsible for enforcing laws against private screenings of uncertified films.
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The Times of IndiaIndia

'If Ramchandra married once, Rahim too should marry once': MP CM Mohan Yadav's UCC pitch

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav strongly supports implementing a Uniform Civil Code. The state government plans to introduce a UCC Bill during the upcoming monsoon session. A committee submitted its report recommending UCC implementation, excluding tribal communities. The chief minister criticized the Congress party for its stance on the UCC issue. The government will also abide by the Supreme Court's decision on the Bhojshala dispute.
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The Times of IndiaIndia

Scientists found that white streetlights can trap more than 5,000 pill bugs in giant circular “death spirals,” exposing them to predators and wasting their energy

Researchers discovered land isopods forming massive, synchronized circular formations. These creatures, known as woodlice, were drawn into glowing traps by streetlights. The isopods marched in tight circles until exhaustion or predation stopped them. This behavior, observed in Israel's Golan Heights, poses risks to the small animals. Artificial light at night can inadvertently alter natural survival strategies.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Bali’s 1,000-year-old rice fields once worked as a giant water system. Now 6,500 hectares have vanished and locals are buying water

Bali's historic subak irrigation system is under pressure from tourism expansion. Thousands of hectares of rice fields have disappeared, impacting water availability. Increased demand from tourism facilities strains groundwater resources significantly. This loss threatens the subak system and ecological balance on the island. Preserving these terraces is crucial for water security and cultural heritage.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Singapore turned wastewater into drinking water: How Singapore has treated the sewage water into liquid gold through NEWater, achieving a sustainable supply that exceeds World Health Organisation standards

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The Times of IndiaWorld

Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster

Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration. Areas where vines were cut exhibited a carbon storage rate three times quicker than those with newly planted trees, as confirmed by laser mapping. Effective vine management promotes forestry sustainability and preserves biodiversity.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

For nearly 50 years, China has placed straw grids across its deserts; desertified land is now shrinking by over 1,000 sq km a year, but scientists say the fight is far from over

China's Green Great Wall project has fought desertification for nearly fifty years. Millions of rural laborers have used straw checkerboards and planted saplings. This effort has reduced desertified land and increased forest cover significantly. The program demonstrates a long-term political commitment to environmental restoration. Sustaining these gains requires continued local involvement and adaptation.
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