Has Balochistan gained independence from Pakistan? Viral letter claims 85% territory taken in control
IRCTC delays launch of new website; revamped ticket booking platform now expected in August
Astronaut Anil Menon heads for 8-month mission to space with a special payload – artwork from Indian children
NCP reunion on cards or defection brewing? Ajit, Sharad Pawar faction leaders meet Fadnavis
France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win
Why could Trump’s proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz raise petrol, diesel prices in India? Explained
Jasprit Bumrah creates history for India, breaks Ravindra Jadeja’s record during 1st ODI against England
’13 days.. why are you not releasing UGC NET answer key?’; anxious candidates raise grievances on social media
‘If this is not arrogance, then we have to check Oxford dictionary’: Inside Samay Raina’s SC hearing
‘Systemic exploitation’: India slams Pakistan over PoJK unrest, urges world to hold it accountable
UP Warriorz part ways with head coach Jon Lewis after three-year association
UP Warriorz have parted ways with head coach Jon Lewis, bringing an end to the three-year association that began with the inaugural season of the WPL in 2023. Lewis, who took charge of the Warriorz at the very outset of the league, made an immediate impact by guiding the team to the playoffs in the first season.
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UP govt mandates postmortem within 4 hours, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak issues strict new guidelines
In a major move aimed at easing the distress of grieving families, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has directed that postmortem procedures must be completed within a maximum of four hours. Recognising the emotional trauma families face while waiting for the bodies of their loved ones, the directive is intended to make the process more humane and efficient. Acting on this instruction, Principal Secretary of the Health Department, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma has issued new state-wide guidelines to implement this system across all postmortem houses.
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Twinkle Khanna shares a clever trick which helped her book entire restaurant for Akshay Kumar
Former Bollywood actress and author Twinkle Khanna recently shared a clever hack on Instagram about how she managed to book an entire restaurant for a cosy breakfast date with her husband and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. By sharing a video, Twinkle Khanna explained how she approached the restaurant during its off-hours around mid-morning and not a traditional between 7 am to 9 am breakfast rush. With this clever hack, she managed to secure the entire space for a breakfast date at the usual cost.
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Air India plane crash: Centre says probe to stay within India, confirms no foreign help needed
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in Delhi right now is working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this month. The Cental government said the entire probe will be done within India and said no foreign help is needed.
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EC to delist 345 registered parties which failed to contest even a single election for last 6 years
The Election Commission on Thursday said it has started proceedings to delist 345 registered unrecognised parties which failed to contest even a single election for last 6 years.
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BJP MLA sparks controversy with remarks on welfare beneficiaries, says ‘you have clothes because of us’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Babanrao Lonikar has triggered political uproar with remarks suggesting that those who criticise the party owe their material possessions and benefits to the BJP-led government. The comments, made during a public function in Maharashtra’s Jalna district, have drawn sharp rebuke from both opposition leaders and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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UK launches bold Synthetic Human Genome Project: Can human DNA be built from scratch?
In what could mark a turning point in modern biology, a team of scientists in the UK has officially begun work on building human DNA from scratch. Backed by a £10 million grant from the Wellcome Trust, the newly launched Synthetic Human Genome Project is being described as the world’s first serious attempt to assemble parts of human genetic code molecule by molecule. The research, which builds upon the legacy of the Human Genome Project completed 25 years ago, seeks to go beyond reading DNA to actually constructing artificial chromosomes. If successful, it could lead to next-generation therapies that regenerate damaged organs, treat age-related illnesses, and even correct genetic disorders.
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Krishna, Tamil actor, arrested in drug case days after Srikanth’s judicial custody
Days after Tamil actor Srikanth’s judicial custody, another actor, Krishna has also been arrested in Chennai today. The arrest of the Tamil star on Thursday marked a substantial expansion of the Chennai cocaine investigation. After Srikanth, who was detained on Monday, Krishna is the second actor in the case to be arrested.
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J-K: Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Udhampur, operation underway
A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday. As per officials, the operation is still underway in district’s Basantgarh area. The killed terrorist is said to be from Pakistan, belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed. In the ongoing joint operation by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice in #Basantgarh, one #terrorist has been neutralized till now. #Operation continues (sic),” White Knight Corps posted on X.
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Adorable baby elephant halts traffic for a snack break in new viral video: Watch
Cute elephant videos are not a rare thing to come across on the internet. A video recently shared on X adds to the long list of videos depicting these pachyderms going viral.
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