Low cost drones are rapidly transforming modern warfare across the world. Recent conflicts such as the Russia Ukraine war and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East have shown how inexpensive loitering drones can challenge powerful military systems. Iran’s Shahed 136 drone has become one of the most talked about examples of this new form of warfare because of its ability to strike targets at long distances while costing only a fraction of traditional military aircraft. These dron

A tragic road accident in the eastern Kazakhstan city of Oskemen has resulted in the death of an Indian student and left two others injured, according to confirmation from the Indian Embassy in the country. The incident involved a group of Indian medical students enrolled at Semey Medical University who were returning from an excursion to the Altai Mountains, a well-known destination in the region. The accident has deeply affected the Indian student community and raised renewed concerns over stu

After nearly five decades of perseverance and progress, Indian cricket reached a historic milestone as the national women’s team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy in 2025. The electrifying victory unfolded at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where Harmanpreet Kaur’s team delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. The triumph not only marked a sporting achievement but also became a moment of national pride, uniting millions of Indians across c

In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless Indian women’s team lifted their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup trophy, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in front of a packed Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory ended India’s decades-long wait for an ICC title, igniting celebrations across the nation. For years, India’s women’s cricket team had come agonizingly close — from the heartbreak in 2005 against Australia to the narrow loss in 2017

Jemimah Rodrigues scripted one of the greatest chapters in Indian cricket history with a breathtaking unbeaten 127 off 134 balls as India stunned Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai. Chasing a daunting 339, India reached the target with five wickets in hand and nine balls to spare, registering the highest successful chase in Women’s One Day Internationals. The victory ended Australia’s 15-match unbeaten run in the tournament and propelled India into their third

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, shaking buildings and sending residents rushing outdoors in panic. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake, which was centered 127 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city located along the Pacific coastline. The tremors hit at 6:58 a.m. local time with a depth of 19.5 kilometers, making it a shallow but strong quake capable of producing significant ground shaking

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in late July 2025 triggered a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean. While the waves caused minimal damage, the event provided a critical real-world test for Nasa’s Guardian system, an advanced disaster detection technology developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Guardian detected atmospheric disturbances created by the tsunami within 20 minutes of

Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday addressed criticism regarding the Supreme Court's handling of emergency cases, often referred to as the shadow docket, during a conference in Kansas City attended by judges and legal professionals. In recent years, the court has faced increasing scrutiny for issuing decisions on urgent matters, particularly those involving policies from the Trump administration, without providing extensive explanations or holding full hearings. Critics have argued that

Rahul Gandhi is set to lead a protest in Bengaluru on August 5, accusing the ruling BJP of "vote theft" during the 2024 Karnataka Lok Sabha elections. According to Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the party has gathered concrete evidence supporting claims of electoral fraud. The protest will be followed by a formal representation to the Election Commission of India, demanding accounta

The Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most seismically active regions in the world, witnessed an intense display of nature’s power as the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted just hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore. The earthquake, described as the strongest to hit the region since 1952, shook the eastern coast of Russia before dawn, causing panic among residents and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. With a shallow depth of 19.3 kilometers, the quake&rsqu

A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Tuesday, sending shockwaves across the Pacific region and prompting immediate tsunami alerts. The epicenter was located approximately 136 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 19 kilometers, a geological setup known to heighten the risk of tsunami generation due to the potential for significant sea-floor displacement. Following the earthquake, ts

Introduction Mangala Gouri Vrata is one of the most sacred vratas observed by married Hindu women, particularly in South Indian states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. This vrata is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, a benevolent form of Parvati Devi, and is performed to ensure the well-being, long life, and prosperity of one’s husband and household. The vrata is traditionally observed on all Tuesdays (Mangala-var) in the Shravan month—

A recent study by Indian researchers has revealed that individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly known as knee replacement surgery. Conducted by teams from Vardhman Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, with input from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and Fortis C-Doc Hospital, the study highlights how diabetes can lead to both short- and long-term health challen

India's women’s cricket team created history at Old Trafford on Wednesday, sealing their first-ever bilateral T20I series win against England with a confident six-wicket triumph. With this win, India took an unassailable 3–1 lead in the five-match series, marking their maiden T20I series victory on English soil after failing to win any of their previous six away series against the hosts. England opted

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Starting July 1, 2025, several important changes in the financial sector will come into effect, impacting individual taxpayers, bank customers, and railway travelers. These changes include new regulations for Aadhaar-PAN linking, increased banking fees, and adjustments in railway ticket prices. Below are some of the key updates that individuals should be aware of: Aadhaar-PAN Linking

In a move reflecting the Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy stance, the State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced interest rates on both savings accounts and fixed deposits (FDs), effective from June 15, 2025. This rate revision is expected to impact millions of depositors across the country, as banks realign with softer monetary cues from the central bank. SBI has cut its savings account interest rate by 5 basi

As the summer heat intensifies across India, staying cool and hydrated becomes a top priority for many households. While most of us rush to load our pantries with fresh fruits, summer veggies, and cooling drinks, we often forget about an equally important area of our homes—the kitchen. The combination of rising temperatures, humidity, and grease can quickly turn this space into an unmanageable, unhygienic zone, attracting pests and raising food safety concerns. But there's a solutio

In a heartbreaking incident, 21-year-old Indian student Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa lost her life after being hit by a stray bullet during a shootout in Hamilton, Ontario, on the evening of April 17. A student of Mohawk College, Harsimrat was reportedly an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a violent clash between two vehicles. According to Hamilton Police, the shooting occurred near Upper James Street and South Bend Road East. The suspect, allegedly in a black Mercedes SUV