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Nearly 50 Hospitalized in Kochi After Suspected Food Poisoning at Popular Eatery; Authorities Shut Down Establishment Pending Investigation
KOCHI — A routine meal at a well-known eatery in Kerala’s commercial hub turned into a public health crisis this week, as nearly 50…
India Accuses Pakistan of Decades-Long Exploitation as Protests Erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
NEW DELHI — India has escalated its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, publicly blaming Islamabad for fueling unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and…
Haryana’s Power Reforms Spark Statewide Unrest: Farmers, Consumers Protest Smart Meters, Agri DISCOM, and Privatization
CHANDIGARH, 2026 — Haryana is grappling with its most significant public backlash against energy sector reforms in years, as thousands of farmers, electricity consumers,…
Britain’s Rewilding Experiment Turns Barren Farmland Into Profitable Wetland—With Beavers as Key Investors
LINCOLNSHIRE, UK — A 1,525-acre expanse of degraded farmland in eastern England, once dismissed as "nearly lifeless," has become a proving ground for an…
Nashik Highway Horror: Nine Arrested After 15-Kilometre Chase, Alleged Molestation and Brutal Assault on Family
NASHIK — A routine family outing near Maharashtra’s Bhavali Dam spiraled into a 15-kilometre nightmare on Sunday, as a group of men allegedly harassed…
Russia’s 3,000-Kilogram Glide Bomb Strike in Ukraine Marks Escalation as Europe Forms Air Defence Coalition
Russia’s deployment of a 3,000-kilogram FAB-3000 glide bomb in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region—one of the largest munitions used in the conflict to date—has intensified concerns…
Supreme Court Reprimands YouTubers Over Contemptuous Remarks, Sparking Debate on Free Speech and Judicial Dignity
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India delivered a sharp rebuke to two of the country’s most prominent digital content creators this week,…
India Escalates Diplomatic Pressure on Pakistan Over Kashmir Unrest, Accuses Islamabad of "Systemic Exploitation
NEW DELHI — India has launched a sharp diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of "decades-long systemic exploitation" and "excessive force" against protesters in…
West Bengal Drops Supreme Court Challenge on OBC Status for 77 Communities, Reigniting Debate Over Reservation Policies
KOLKATA — The West Bengal government, now led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formally withdrawn its appeal…
MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon’s Surprise ODI Appearance Overshadows England’s Batting Collapse as India Takes Series Lead
LUCKNOW — Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon made an unexpected appearance at the third One Day International…
Meta Faces Landmark Lawsuit Over Alleged AI Bias in Mass Layoffs
Twenty-six former Meta employees have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using artificial intelligence to systematically discriminate against workers with disabilities…
Indian-American NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Launches on Historic ISS Mission Aboard Russian Soyuz
An Indian-American NASA astronaut has embarked on his first spaceflight, launching aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) for an…
Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Anil Menon to Make History with First ISS Mission
Anil Menon, a 46-year-old physician, U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, and NASA astronaut of Indian descent, will become the first person of Indian heritage…
NASA’s First Malayali Astronaut Anil Menon to Lead Groundbreaking Medical Research on Eight-Month ISS Mission
Kochi, Kerala — U.S. Space Force Colonel Anil Menon, NASA’s first astronaut of Malayali descent, is set to embark on an eight-month mission to…
India-UK Trade Deal Enters Force: Tariff Cuts on Cars and Whisky, New Export Opportunities for Indian Businesses
NEW DELHI — India’s latest free trade agreement with the United Kingdom officially takes effect on July 15, introducing sweeping tariff reductions on British-made…
Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Launches on Eight-Month ISS Mission Amid U.S.-Russia Space Cooperation
An Indian-origin NASA astronaut, Anil Menon, has embarked on his first long-duration spaceflight, launching aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station…
FIFA’s Referee Controversy: Why Ismail Elfath’s Appointment for England vs Argentina Is Dividing Football
FIFA’s decision to appoint Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina has reignited a contentious debate…
Indian Digital Media Doubles Down on Astrology Content as Publishers Chase Engagement and Revenue
MUMBAI — India’s leading digital news publishers are rapidly expanding their astrology and horoscope offerings, embedding daily zodiac forecasts into their platforms as part…
Bhagyashri Borse’s Saree Elegance Ignites Debate Over Tradition, Modernity, and Women’s Agency in Indian Fashion
MUMBAI — Bhagyashri Borse, a figure whose name has become synonymous with poised traditional elegance, has emerged as an unlikely catalyst in India’s ongoing…
Alia Bhatt Joins Tumbbad 2 as Franchise Expands Its Dark Mythological Universe
MUMBAI — Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt has officially confirmed her role in Tumbbad 2, the sequel to the 2018 cult horror film Tumbbad, marking…
iPhone 17 Supply Crisis Deepens as Apple Cuts Production Amid Rising Costs and Consumer Rush
New Delhi, June 10, 2026 — Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17, is facing severe supply shortages across India as the company reportedly slashes…
Motorola Edge 70 Max Leak Exposes Industry-First Battery and Flagship Ambitions Ahead of July 15 Launch
A leaked hands-on video has surfaced, offering an unprecedented look at Motorola’s highly anticipated Edge 70 Max, revealing what could be the largest battery…
Free PDF Tools Disrupt Adobe Acrobat’s Dominance as Users Demand Affordable, Subscription-Free Alternatives
A quiet but decisive shift is underway in the digital document management space, as millions of users abandon Adobe Acrobat in favor of free…
Snapseed 4.1 for Android Rolls Out with Expanded RAW Support, Targeting Mobile Photographers
Google has quietly begun distributing Snapseed version 4.1 to Android users, introducing what the company calls “massively expanded” support for RAW image files. The…