5 Million Years of Boiling Earth: New Study Reveals Climate Crisis After Mass Extinction
A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a crucial piece of Earth’s ancient climate puzzle, shedding light on one of the most significant climate disasters in history: the Permian–Triassic Mass Extinction, or the "Great Dying." Occurring around 252 million years ago, this event wiped out nearly 90% of life on Earth, leaving scientists to wonder why the planet remained in extreme heat for millions of years afterward, even after the volcani
5 Million Years of Boiling Earth: New Study Reveals Climate Crisis After Mass Extinction
A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a crucial piece of Earth’s ancient climate puzzle, shedding light on one of the most significant climate disasters in history: the Permian–Triassic Mass Extinction, or the "Great Dying." Occurring around 252 million years ago, this event wiped out nearly 90% of life on Earth, leaving scientists to wonder why the planet remained in extreme heat for millions of years afterward, even after the volcani
PM Modi’s Surprising Statement on India’s 2,500 Political Parties Stuns Ghana Parliament
During his historic address to Ghana's Parliament on July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement that sparked both surprise and amusement among the members present. PM Modi highlighted India’s vast political diversity by revealing that the country boasts over 2,500 political parties. “I repeat, 2,500 political parties,” he said with a chuckle, prompting a ripple of laughter and surprise among the parliamentarians in Ghana.
PM Modi’s Surprising Statement on India’s 2,500 Political Parties Stuns Ghana Parliament
During his historic address to Ghana's Parliament on July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement that sparked both surprise and amusement among the members present. PM Modi highlighted India’s vast political diversity by revealing that the country boasts over 2,500 political parties. “I repeat, 2,500 political parties,” he said with a chuckle, prompting a ripple of laughter and surprise among the parliamentarians in Ghana.
National Doctor's Day 2025: Date, History, Significance & Celebrations
National Doctor's Day, observed every year on July 1, holds great significance in India, as it honors the invaluable contributions of doctors and healthcare professionals to the well-being of individuals and communities. The Government of India officially designated July 1 as National Doctor's Day in 1991, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of India’s most respected physicians and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
National Doctor's Day 2025: Date, History, Significance & Celebrations
National Doctor's Day, observed every year on July 1, holds great significance in India, as it honors the invaluable contributions of doctors and healthcare professionals to the well-being of individuals and communities. The Government of India officially designated July 1 as National Doctor's Day in 1991, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of India’s most respected physicians and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Andhra Woman to Go to Space in 2029 After NASA Program
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
Andhra Woman to Go to Space in 2029 After NASA Program
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
US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student
A student from India, who had secured admission into the Applied Data Science graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington, faced a sudden and disappointing turn of events during his F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. Despite having all necessary documentation and having passed the initial rounds of questioning smoothly, his visa was denied following a series of unexpected technical questions that marked a clear departure from the usual visa interview a
US F-1 visa denied after technical interview at Hyderabad consulate shocks student
A student from India, who had secured admission into the Applied Data Science graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington, faced a sudden and disappointing turn of events during his F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Hyderabad on May 30, 2025. Despite having all necessary documentation and having passed the initial rounds of questioning smoothly, his visa was denied following a series of unexpected technical questions that marked a clear departure from the usual visa interview a
San Ramon Students Win Big at Global Innovation Contest
A group of young innovators from San Ramon has made their mark on the international stage. A team of 6th and 7th graders from Windemere Middle School earned second place out of 100 teams at the prestigious Destination Imagination Global Finals, held earlier this month. Their success didn’t stop there they were also honored with the coveted Da Vinci Award, which recognizes teams that display extraordinary creativity and innovative thinking.
San Ramon Students Win Big at Global Innovation Contest
A group of young innovators from San Ramon has made their mark on the international stage. A team of 6th and 7th graders from Windemere Middle School earned second place out of 100 teams at the prestigious Destination Imagination Global Finals, held earlier this month. Their success didn’t stop there they were also honored with the coveted Da Vinci Award, which recognizes teams that display extraordinary creativity and innovative thinking.
Blue Origin advances toward human spaceflight with NS-12 rocket launch and safe return
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, marked another milestone in its journey toward commercial space tourism with the successful completion of its NS-12 mission. On Thursday, the company launched its New Shepard rocket for the twelfth time, further validating the system’s reliability and reusability. The 18-meter-tall suborbital rocket lifted off from Blue Origin’s test facility in West Texas at 12:46 p.m. Eastern Time. While no humans were aboard this particu
Blue Origin advances toward human spaceflight with NS-12 rocket launch and safe return
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, marked another milestone in its journey toward commercial space tourism with the successful completion of its NS-12 mission. On Thursday, the company launched its New Shepard rocket for the twelfth time, further validating the system’s reliability and reusability. The 18-meter-tall suborbital rocket lifted off from Blue Origin’s test facility in West Texas at 12:46 p.m. Eastern Time. While no humans were aboard this particu
Judge Retires With Blistering Critique of Judiciary
In a rare and deeply emotional farewell speech, Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana of the Madhya Pradesh High Court turned what is usually a moment of gratitude and closure into a powerful critique of India’s judicial system. As he demitted office on Tuesday, Justice Ramana delivered a speech marked by disillusionment, pain, and disappointment sentiments rarely voiced so publicly from the bench. Referring to his controversial transfer from the Andhra Pradesh High Court to Madhya P
Judge Retires With Blistering Critique of Judiciary
In a rare and deeply emotional farewell speech, Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana of the Madhya Pradesh High Court turned what is usually a moment of gratitude and closure into a powerful critique of India’s judicial system. As he demitted office on Tuesday, Justice Ramana delivered a speech marked by disillusionment, pain, and disappointment sentiments rarely voiced so publicly from the bench. Referring to his controversial transfer from the Andhra Pradesh High Court to Madhya P
How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple
Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army demonstrated its strength and preparedness by thwarting a major aerial assault from Pakistan that targeted both military and civilian structures in Punjab including the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, involved Pakistan deploying drones and long-range missiles aimed at high-profile Indian targets. Thanks to India’s robust air defence
How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple
Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army demonstrated its strength and preparedness by thwarting a major aerial assault from Pakistan that targeted both military and civilian structures in Punjab including the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, involved Pakistan deploying drones and long-range missiles aimed at high-profile Indian targets. Thanks to India’s robust air defence
India Adds Rs 50,000 Cr to Defence After Op Sindoor
India is set to boost its defence spending by Rs 50,000 crore following the success of Operation Sindoor, according to sources within the government. This proposed increase, likely to be introduced in the supplementary budget, would push India's overall defence allocation beyond Rs 7 lakh crore a historic high for the country. The move comes in response to rising tensions with Pakistan, particularly after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack last month which claimed 26 lives, including civil
India Adds Rs 50,000 Cr to Defence After Op Sindoor
India is set to boost its defence spending by Rs 50,000 crore following the success of Operation Sindoor, according to sources within the government. This proposed increase, likely to be introduced in the supplementary budget, would push India's overall defence allocation beyond Rs 7 lakh crore a historic high for the country. The move comes in response to rising tensions with Pakistan, particularly after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack last month which claimed 26 lives, including civil
PM Narendra Modi Warns: India Will Hit Back After Any Terror Attack
In a firm and historic statement from Punjab's Adampur Air Force Base, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will deliver a powerful and decisive response to any future terror attacks, sending a direct message to Pakistan and its sponsored terrorist groups. Addressing members of the armed forces early Tuesday morning, PM Modi reaffirmed a new national policy that commits India to immediate retaliation against terrorism with unmatched military force. This strong warnin
PM Narendra Modi Warns: India Will Hit Back After Any Terror Attack
In a firm and historic statement from Punjab's Adampur Air Force Base, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will deliver a powerful and decisive response to any future terror attacks, sending a direct message to Pakistan and its sponsored terrorist groups. Addressing members of the armed forces early Tuesday morning, PM Modi reaffirmed a new national policy that commits India to immediate retaliation against terrorism with unmatched military force. This strong warnin
India Downs Pakistani Mirage Jet in Operation Sindoor
Officially confirmed the successful downing of a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet during the swift and powerful Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. The operation, executed in the early hours of May 7, lasted just 25 minutes but has sent a strong signal across the border. In a high-level tri-services press briefing held in New Delhi, senior military commanders from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy ca
India Downs Pakistani Mirage Jet in Operation Sindoor
Officially confirmed the successful downing of a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet during the swift and powerful Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. The operation, executed in the early hours of May 7, lasted just 25 minutes but has sent a strong signal across the border. In a high-level tri-services press briefing held in New Delhi, senior military commanders from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy ca
India Asserts Air Superiority After Shooting Down Pak Missiles, Drones
India has made a powerful and unequivocal declaration of air superiority following back-to-back missile and drone attacks from Pakistan targeting Indian military bases in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. After effectively intercepting and neutralising every single projectile, the message from Indian defence forces is loud and clear: India controls its skies. The coordinated Pakistani aerial attacks, which took place in two waves starting late May 7, came in retaliation to
India Asserts Air Superiority After Shooting Down Pak Missiles, Drones
India has made a powerful and unequivocal declaration of air superiority following back-to-back missile and drone attacks from Pakistan targeting Indian military bases in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. After effectively intercepting and neutralising every single projectile, the message from Indian defence forces is loud and clear: India controls its skies. The coordinated Pakistani aerial attacks, which took place in two waves starting late May 7, came in retaliation to
Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a coordinated missile and artillery assault on Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening, triggering blackouts, widespread panic, and a swift counter-response from the Indian Armed Forces. The dramatic turn of events unfolded shortly before 9 pm IST when residents of Jammu reported loud explosions, blaring sirens, and a total blackout across the city and its adjoining areas. The attack, which follows India’s prec
Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a coordinated missile and artillery assault on Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening, triggering blackouts, widespread panic, and a swift counter-response from the Indian Armed Forces. The dramatic turn of events unfolded shortly before 9 pm IST when residents of Jammu reported loud explosions, blaring sirens, and a total blackout across the city and its adjoining areas. The attack, which follows India’s prec
Moscow sets conditions to revive Black Sea agreement, urges justice on earlier broken promises
The Kremlin stated on Wednesday that it would not activate the recently negotiated Black Sea maritime security agreement until a series of longstanding conditions—most of them tied to earlier unmet commitments—are fulfilled. This development comes in the wake of a US-led effort to bring about a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea and halt attacks on critical energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, the United States announced that it had reached separate agreements wit
Moscow sets conditions to revive Black Sea agreement, urges justice on earlier broken promises
The Kremlin stated on Wednesday that it would not activate the recently negotiated Black Sea maritime security agreement until a series of longstanding conditions—most of them tied to earlier unmet commitments—are fulfilled. This development comes in the wake of a US-led effort to bring about a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea and halt attacks on critical energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, the United States announced that it had reached separate agreements wit
Breakthrough Study Finds Aspirin May Help Prevent Cancer Spread, Boost Immune Response
A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that aspirin, a commonly used painkiller, could play a significant role in preventing cancer from spreading. Researchers have found that the drug might help the immune system target and eliminate metastasizing cancer cells, potentially making it a powerful, accessible, and affordable tool in cancer treatment. While the findings have been described as groundbreaking, experts caution that more research is needed before aspirin can be wid
Breakthrough Study Finds Aspirin May Help Prevent Cancer Spread, Boost Immune Response
A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that aspirin, a commonly used painkiller, could play a significant role in preventing cancer from spreading. Researchers have found that the drug might help the immune system target and eliminate metastasizing cancer cells, potentially making it a powerful, accessible, and affordable tool in cancer treatment. While the findings have been described as groundbreaking, experts caution that more research is needed before aspirin can be wid
Alpha Centauri Fragments May Be Reaching Earth, Scientists Suggest Cosmic Exchange Is Ongoing
For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky, pondering the mysteries of the universe. But what if those mysteries are not just distant wonders, but tangible objects already drifting through our own Solar System? Scientists now believe that material from Alpha Centauri, our closest stellar neighbor, may have made its way into our cosmic backyard—and possibly even to Earth.A new study suggests that tiny fragments from Alpha Centauri, a three-star system located just over four light-
Alpha Centauri Fragments May Be Reaching Earth, Scientists Suggest Cosmic Exchange Is Ongoing
For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky, pondering the mysteries of the universe. But what if those mysteries are not just distant wonders, but tangible objects already drifting through our own Solar System? Scientists now believe that material from Alpha Centauri, our closest stellar neighbor, may have made its way into our cosmic backyard—and possibly even to Earth.A new study suggests that tiny fragments from Alpha Centauri, a three-star system located just over four light-
Kash Patel Takes Over as FBI Director, Promises to Restore Public Trust
Kash Patel has officially been confirmed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), marking a new chapter in the agency’s leadership. Patel, 44, secured confirmation after a narrow 51-49 vote in the Senate, with opposition from some lawmakers. Notably, Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against his confirmation, reflecting divisions over his appointment.
Kash Patel Takes Over as FBI Director, Promises to Restore Public Trust
Kash Patel has officially been confirmed as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), marking a new chapter in the agency’s leadership. Patel, 44, secured confirmation after a narrow 51-49 vote in the Senate, with opposition from some lawmakers. Notably, Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against his confirmation, reflecting divisions over his appointment.
"First Binary Star System Discovered Orbiting Black Hole Sagittarius A*"
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by finding a binary star system orbiting the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Led by Florian Peißker from the University of Cologne, Germany, the team identified the system, known as D9, using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, is significant not only for its rarity but also for its role in solving the co
"First Binary Star System Discovered Orbiting Black Hole Sagittarius A*"
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by finding a binary star system orbiting the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. Led by Florian Peißker from the University of Cologne, Germany, the team identified the system, known as D9, using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, is significant not only for its rarity but also for its role in solving the co
Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int
Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int









