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Watch: Falling Fertility Rate, Antibiotic Resistance and a Rare Brain Infection in Kerala
India’s declining fertility rate, rising antibiotic resistance and a surge in cases of amoebic meningo‑encephalitis in Kerala were the focus of a recent video…
Private Space Pilots Fly Orbital Missions for U.S. Space Force
Private‑sector companies True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are conducting “Top Gun‑style” satellite fly‑by missions on behalf of the U.S. Space Force, according to a report…
Pachpadra Refinery Inauguration Touted as Economic Engine for Rajasthan
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 15‑million‑tonne‑per‑year Pachpadra oil refinery in Rajasthan on Thursday, a project the government says…
People Are Crying. Can’t You Hear? Bengaluru Minister Blasts Civic Officials
Bengaluru, India – The Karnataka state minister for Animal Husbandry, Puttanna Gowda, publicly chastised city civic officials on Thursday after a briefing on stray…
Monsoon Session Likely to Begin July 20 as Parliamentary Numbers Shift After Party Splits
New Delhi — The Lok Sabha is expected to reconvene for its monsoon session on July 20, officials said, after a series of realignments among…
Centre Orders Removal of Chinese Apps Used to Disrupt E‑Rickshaws in Delhi
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed the removal of several Chinese mobile applications that were being used to impede the…
Hyderabad Woman Checks Into Hotel, Dies by Suicide During Video Call with Friend
Hyderabad, India — Police say a 31‑year‑old woman identified as Renuka checked into a hotel in the Langar Houz area of Hyderabad around 3…
Video: LPG Tanker Crashes Into Uttar Pradesh Toll Booth, Killing Four and Igniting Blaze Visible Two Kilometres Away
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker lost control on the Delhi‑Kanpur highway near Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, slammed into a concrete toll‑booth structure and…
Eurasian Lynx and Pallas’s Cat Photographed for the First Time in Sikkim, Signaling Possible Range Shifts
A camera‑trap installed in the high‑altitude forest of West Sikkim captured clear, night‑time images of a Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) and a Pallas’s cat…
Ex‑Deputy Mayor’s Son Killed When Coconut Tree Fell on Motorcycle in Thane
A 22‑year‑old man identified as Rahul Ashok Patil, the son of former Thane deputy mayor Ashok Patil, died after a coconut tree collapsed onto his moving motorcycle…
Siya Goyal Gives Middle Finger to Reporters as Police Recover Key Evidence in Ketan Agarwal Murder Probe
PUNE — While police escorted accused Siya Goyal to her residence for a search on Thursday, the 23‑year‑old allegedly raised her middle finger at…
Explained: Why Croatia’s 103rd‑Minute Equaliser Against Portugal Was Ruled Out
Croatia appeared to have salvaged a point in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group match against Portugal when Josko Gvardiol headed home in the 103rd…
EC Seeks Trinamool Congress Factions’ Reply on Split; By‑Polls May Trigger Symbol Freeze
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a formal notice to the two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) demanding a written…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Brackets Take Shape as Portugal Secures Blockbuster Spain Showdown
The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup began to solidify on Tuesday after Portugal edged Croatia 2‑1, a result that sets up…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Plays Santoor in Delhi, Drawing Warm Applause
During a state visit to India on Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stepped onto a stage in the Rashtrapati Bhavan garden in New Delhi and,…
US Warned Iran of Possible Israeli Plot to Target Negotiators, Including Araghchi and Ghalibaf
Washington privately alerted Tehran that Israeli officials might consider assassinating senior Iranian negotiators – foreign minister Hossein Amir‑Abdollahian (referred to as Araghchi in the…
Swiss Triumph Over Algeria Secures Switzerland’s Spot in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Switzerland beat Algeria 2‑0 on Thursday night to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with goals from Breel Embolo…
Bengaluru Daycare Abuse Videos Spark Nationwide Calls for Robust Child‑Care Oversight
Bengaluru, India — Shocking video footage of alleged toddler abuse at a corporate‑run daycare in Bengaluru has ignited a wave of public outrage and…
CA Foundation May 2026 Result Declares Sakshi Jain as All‑India Rank 1
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the May 2026 CA Foundation results on Thursday, naming Sakshi Jain of Nashik as the All‑India Rank 1…
Switzerland Defeats Algeria 2‑0 to Secure Round‑of‑16 Spot at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Switzerland clinched a 2‑0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday, guaranteeing their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Breel Embolo…
GSHSEB Declares 2026 HSC Science Supplementary Result: Pass Rate 27.36 %
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) announced the results of the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Science Supplementary examination on Thursday,…
Supreme Court Rejects Meghalaya Government’s Plea to Cancel Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Bail
New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to stay the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of orchestrating the murder…
Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi in Husband‑Murder Case
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition by the Meghalaya state government seeking to cancel the bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is…
Why Endurance Sport Is No Longer a Niche Pursuit in India
India’s endurance‑sport scene is expanding beyond a small circle of dedicated runners and cyclists, with record‑breaking participation in road races, a surge in run…