WATCH: Killer whales seen offering food to humans, scientists say rising trait among species globally
Orcas, often referred to as killer whales, are known as one of the ocean’s most formidable apex predators. However, a recent study has revealed an unexpected side to these powerful marine mammals: They sometimes offer food to humans. Over the past two decades, researchers have documented 34 instances in which killer whales approached humans with offerings of food. These included dead fish, birds, stunned stingrays, and even incapacitated sharks.
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Watch: Footover bridge collapses after excavator-loaded truck crashes into it on Lucknow–Prayagraj Expressway
A dramatic accident was caught on camera in Uttar Pradesh when a trailer truck loaded with an excavator collided with a foot overbridge, causing the entire structure to come crashing to the ground on the Lucknow-Prayagraj Expressway in Raebareli district.
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Lifetime Golden Visa at Rs 23 lakh for ‘certain nationalities’? UAE government issues clarification
In recent days, several media reports and social media posts claimed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa route, offering lifetime residency in return for a one-time payment of Rs 23 lakh (approximately AED 100,000) to ‘certain nationalities’. These viral claims, many of which were targeted specifically at Indian nationals, suggested that applicants could secure lifetime residency through a simplified, fast-track process, with some consultancies even promoting guaranteed approvals.
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EPFO credits 8.25% interest for FY25 to 97% members ahead of usual schedule – Details
In a surprise move, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited the 8.25 per cent interest rate for the financial year 2024-25 to around 97 per cent of their members’ accounts as of July 8. “The process has now been optimised for faster processing, due to which the entire exercise has mostly been completed in June itself,” Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was quoted as saying by reports.
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Self-styled Godman Changur Baba’s house demolished in Balrampur amid religious conversion probe
Authorities on Tuesday demolished the sprawling residence of self-styled faith healer Jalaluddin, popularly known as Changur Baba, in Utraula, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. The mansion, reportedly constructed illegally on government land, was brought down as part of a crackdown following Baba’s arrest on charges of running a large-scale religious conversion racket and accumulating crores of rupees through foreign funding. Alongside the mansion stood a hospital, allegedly established by Baba’s followers, which was also under scrutiny for its role in the controversial operations.
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Maharashtra: 4-year-old girl rescued after getting stuck in third-floor window grill in Pune | Watch video
In a heart-stopping incident from Maharashtra, a 4-year-old girl narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident after she got stuck in the grill of a third-floor window. As per details, the incident occurred in Pune and the dramatic rescue was made possible by the alertness of society residents and a firefighter living in the building.
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Hrithik Roshan wraps up ‘War 2’ shoot, expresses gratitude to ‘Sir’ Jr NTR and Kiara Advani
Hrithik Roshan has officially wrapped the shoot of the most anticipated action thriller film ‘War 2’. Ayan Mukerji’s directorial is the sequel to the 2019 film ‘War’. Taking to the official X handle (formerly Twitter), the actor penned a heartfelt note reflecting on the journey. He also expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew, especially his co-stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani.
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AI-171 crash takes center stage at Parliamentary panel meeting as MPs grill aviation bosses over safety
The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday met with top officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives from major airlines in the aftermath of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and to discuss the issues concerning the aviation sector lately. Committee members raised concerns over the June 12 Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and the sudden surge in flight fares from Srinagar following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
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Nagpur Shocker: Wife and lover arrested for murdering paralysed husband over illicit affair
A shocking murder case has emerged from the Wathoda police station area, Nagpur, where a paralysed man was allegedly suffocated to death by his wife and her lover, who saw him as an obstacle to their illicit relationship. The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality.
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Kerala bus strike: Private operators to halt services tomorrow over key demands
Commuters in Kerala may face major disruptions on Tuesday (July 8) as private bus operators across the state have called for a strike. The protest, announced by the Joint Committee of Bus Owners’ Associations, follows a breakdown in negotiations with the Transport Commissioner. The one-day protest is likely to cause widespread disruption, particularly in remote regions where private buses serve as the primary means of transportation.
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Ready for ballot paper polls if Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana govts resign: Himanta dares Congress
