Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin star, clinched gold at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike on June 24, 2025, with a throw of 85.29 meters. Despite winning the title, Chopra expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, saying he expected to do better. This victory marked a major achievement for the Olympic champion, but his desire to perform better for his idol Jan Zelezny overshadowed his triumph. Chopra, who

Novo Nordisk has launched its groundbreaking weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in India. This semaglutide-based injection promises to help individuals tackle obesity and related heart risks, offering a solution to India's growing health concerns. Available as a once-weekly injection, Wegovy works by mimicking the body's natural GLP-1 hormone, which regulates hunger, reduces cravings, and helps control blood sugar. Clinical trials have shown that Wegovy can res

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially ended his association with the Mumbai Ranji team after being granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The decision comes as Shaw seeks to rejuvenate his career with another state team ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season. Shaw, who made his first-class debut for Mumbai in 2017, expressed his gratitude to the MCA for their s

Dangeti Jahnavi, a young woman from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Her groundbreaking achievement has opened the doors to a historic space mission she is set to travel to space in 2029. The mission is expected to take her to the Titan’s Orbital Port Space Station, a major U.S.-based space infrastruc

Weeks after Japan’s ispace Mission 2 suffered a crash landing on the Moon, nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured detailed images of the impact site, shedding light on the final moments of the ambitious Japanese lunar mission. The spacecraft was attempting a soft landing in the northern hemisphere of the Moon, specifically targeting an area within Mare Frigoris, also known as the Sea of Cold. However, the lander experienced a loss of communication with mission cont

US President Donald Trump has described recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an act of "obliteration," even as official assessments continue to question the extent of the actual damage inflicted. The strikes, which targeted three major nuclear facilities in Iran early Sunday morning local time, have triggered a wave of scrutiny over how significantly Tehran’s nuclear program was impacted. Trump, however, insisted the damage was monumental and backed his claims w

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been officially named an accused in a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a man in Guntur district. The incident occurred on June 18, 2025, while Reddy was returning from a condolence visit to Rentapalla village in Palnadu district. The vehicle in question, part of the ex-CM’s convoy, reportedly ran over an elderly man named Singaiah on the Etuku

In what appears to be a significant escalation in the ongoing covert conflict between Iran and Israel, two top-ranking officials of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have reportedly been assassinated in targeted strikes within Iranian territory. Saeed Izadi, a commander in the elite Quds Force known for managing relations with Palestinian militant groups, was reportedly killed in the Shia holy city of Qom, while Behnam Shahryari, the head of the IRGC's Unit 190—r

In a landmark celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day, the tranquil beaches of Visakhapatnam transformed into a vibrant hub of wellness and unity. Under the global theme "One Earth, One Health," the event brought together Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for a spectacular coastal yoga session that attracted thousands of participants fr

A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been exposed online in what is shaping up to be one of the largest and most concerning data leaks to date. The discovery was made by a cybersecurity research team that has been tracking suspicious activity and open databases across the web since early 2025. The exposed datasets contain usernames, passwords, session tokens, cookies, and other sensitive authentication information gathered through infostealer malware, credential stuffing, and reproc

The conflict between Iran and Israel surged into a more dangerous phase on Friday as both sides traded heavy missile and drone attacks for the eighth straight day. For the first time in the current escalation, Iran deployed missiles equipped with cluster munitions a highly controversial weapon after Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. One of the Iranian missiles struck a hospital in so

San Ramon is celebrating 40 years of community fitness and fun with the return of its popular Run San Ramon event on July 4, 2025. Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the tradition by participating in one of three races: a 5K, 10K, or the Fastest Mile. The family-friendly event is a great way to kick off Independence Day and encourages all levels of runners, joggers, and walkers to take part. The even

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy sparked controversy during a recent media interaction by defending the “Rappa Rappa” posters displayed at his Sattenapalli public meeting. The posters depicted Jagan in a violent avatar alongside the famous dialogue from the film Pushpa 2, suggesting a ruthless political comeback if he returns to power. Instead of distancing himself from the aggressive imagery, Jagan embraced the message,

The recent public meeting organized by YS Jagan in Sattenapalli turned tragic, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and sparking criticism from Andhra Pradesh’s Home Minister Taneti Vanitha. Despite clear advisories from the Andhra Pradesh Police Department advising against the event due to security concerns, the YCP-led tour proceeded as a “console tour” to meet the family of a deceased supporter.

India's top cybersecurity agency has issued a serious warning for desktop users of Google Chrome. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has flagged several high-risk vulnerabilities affecting Chrome users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. These vulnerabilities, if not addressed promptly, could allow hackers to remotely crash your system or gain access to sensitive informat

The murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has turned into one of the most sensational crime stories of the year, with investigators now uncovering disturbing evidence of premeditation and betrayal. Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, is the prime accused, and new revelations suggest a well-planned plot fueled by her relationship with alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha. Ac

Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila has stirred up a political firestorm with explosive allegations against her brother, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). In a press meet held earlier today, Sharmila accused the two former CMs of jointly running a covert phone tapping operation one that she claims targeted her, her husband, and other family members.

In a direct and defiant response to United States President Donald Trump's recent comments demanding Iran’s "unconditional surrender," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning, vowing that Tehran would not yield to threats or coercion. In a televised address delivered Wednesday, Khamenei asserted that any US military intervention would inflict irreparable damage, not just on Iran, but significantly on American interests as well.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the prominent political figure and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, faced severe backlash today after his supposed condolence visit to Sattenapalli took a controversial and tragic turn. Originally billed as a non-political visit to offer condolences to the family of a recently deceased YSRCP leader, the tour ended up drawing widespread criticism after two people lost their lives amid the massive crowd activity that accompanied the