Global temperatures likely to hit near-record highs in next 5 years: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), produced by the UK’s Met Office, said on Thursday, adding that Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean.

Olivia Rodrigo breaks her silence on her Babydoll dress criticism

IANS | May 28, 2026 3:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has addressed the controversy around her recent outfit. The singer spoke about her choice to wear a babydoll dress, stating that the logic behind the criticism showed how “we really normalize pedophilia in our culture”.

Govt plans multi-state cooperative model to transform sugar sector

IANS | May 28, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The government is pushing a circular economy-based model for the sugar sector through the proposed formation of a multi-state cooperative society aimed at strengthening cooperative sugar mills, improving sustainability and creating additional revenue streams from by-products, the Ministry of Cooperation said on Thursday.