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Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Rape
A court in India has sentenced prominent journalist and former media executive Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of…
India-Bangladesh Relations Hit New Low Over Exiled PM’s Speech to Press in Delhi
Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh have entered a period of acute instability following a press event in New Delhi featuring the ousted Bangladeshi…
Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Rape of Former Colleague
An Indian court has sentenced Tarun Tejpal, the 63-year-old former editor of the investigative magazine Tehelka, to 10 years in prison following his conviction…
John Turner Retires From Professional Cricket at 25
John Turner, a promising fast bowler for Hampshire and a recent addition to the England national team, has announced his retirement from professional cricket…
Upalokayukta Directs Crackdown on Illegal Homestays and Resorts in Hampi World Heritage Site
BENGALURU — The Karnataka Upalokayukta has ordered immediate enforcement action against illegal homestays and resorts operating within the Hampi World Heritage Area, citing widespread…
With New SOP and Software, Revenue Recovery in RERA Cases Expected to Pick Up Pace
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Karnataka has launched a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and a dedicated software system designed to accelerate…
Air India CEO Gebremariam Inherits Financial Losses and Safety Crisis
Gebremariam, the newly appointed chief executive officer of Air India, has assumed leadership of the national carrier at a critical juncture, facing a dual…
E-Scooters Far More Dangerous Than Motorbikes or Cycles, Analysis Suggests
Electric scooter riders in England and Wales are three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than motorcyclists, according to a new…
The AMOC Stayed Strong Even as a Major Ocean Lifeline Nearly Shut Down
New evidence from the deep ocean suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—the critical system of currents that regulates global climate—is more resilient…
Forget the Sperm Race: Fertilization May Depend on Teamwork
A comprehensive evolutionary study has challenged the long-standing biological assumption that fertilization is primarily a race of individual competition. New research indicates that sperm…
OpenAI Challenges Apple Trade Secrets Claims Citing Security Lapses
OpenAI is contesting a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Apple, arguing that the technology giant failed to maintain the security standards necessary to protect…
Tesla and SpaceX to Invest $16.8 Billion in Texas Chip Factory
Tesla, Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) have announced a joint venture to invest $16.8 billion in the construction of a massive semiconductor…
Gen Z Dating Apps Ditch Swiping for AI Matchmaking
A new wave of dating platforms targeting Generation Z is systematically dismantling the "swipe" mechanic that defined the previous decade of digital romance. Led…
100% Tariffs: Why India May Ignore Trump Threat and Continue Buying Russian Oil
India is facing a critical diplomatic and economic crossroads as a proposed U.S. sanctions bill threatens to impose 100% tariffs on Indian goods if…
Laggard States Need Handholding to Improve Economic Performance: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a targeted approach to support underperforming Indian states, emphasizing that "laggard" regions require specific "handholding" and strategic…
Death of two tigers: one was poached, the other died of natural causes, says high-level panel
A high-level panel investigating the recent deaths of two tigers has concluded that one animal was killed by poachers while the other succumbed to…
Auqib Nabi Selection Sparks Debate Over India Test Squad Balance
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Auqib Nabi to the national Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri…
AI FF Weighs Withdrawal From FIFA ASEAN Cup to Prioritize Brazil Friendly
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is currently evaluating a strategic pivot in the national team's 2026 schedule, considering a withdrawal from the FIFA…
Farmers Oppose Land Acquisition for Proposed Nandan Link Canal Project in Tiruvannamalai
Agricultural communities in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu have launched a formal opposition campaign against the state government's proposed Nandan Link Canal project.…
Centre Opposes Pleas for Income Based Creamy Layer in SC ST Quotas
The Union government has formally opposed petitions seeking the introduction of an income-based "creamy layer" for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) reservations,…
ITI, Polytechnic Holders Can Join UG Courses Without Plus Two in Kerala
The Kerala government has implemented a policy shift allowing holders of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and polytechnic diplomas to enroll in undergraduate (UG) courses…
Kerala Chief Minister Launches State's First Lab on Wheels Mobile Technology Laboratory
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has officially inaugurated Kerala's first "Lab on Wheels," a mobile technology laboratory designed to democratize access to emerging technologies for…
Sadhguru Loses $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Rape Allegations
A court has ordered Jaggi Vasudev, the globally recognized spiritual leader known as Sadhguru, to pay $10 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit…
567-Million-Year-Old Fossils Rewrite the Dawn of Animal Life
A landmark paleontological discovery in Canada has uncovered animal fossils dating back 567 million years, fundamentally altering the established timeline of early animal evolution.…