Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, told a London court that there will soon be “sensational developments” in his extradition case. The remark has sparked fresh curiosity about the next phase of the high-profile legal battle that has been ongoing for...
A new international study has raised serious concerns about food safety after finding microplastics in a majority of dairy products, including milk and cheese. The research reveals that plastic particles — commonly used in packaging and processing — are making their way into everyday foods, potentially posing long-term health risks. Study Findings The study, conducted...
Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev has escalated his call for Indians to embrace swadeshi (made-in-India) goods ahead of Diwali, issuing a stern warning to foreign entities he accused of trying to exploit the Indian market. In unusually forceful language, he said that “whoever dares challenge Bharat, we will gouge out their eyes,” signalling...
In a startling revelation with implications for personal privacy, security researchers have demonstrated a novel method by which an ordinary computer mouse can be turned into a covert listening device. The technique, dubbed Mic-E-Mouse, exploits sensitive vibrations captured by the mouse’s optical sensor to reconstruct parts of spoken audio — all without using a microphone....
As the festive season approaches, the spotlight once again turns to green crackers — an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fireworks aimed at reducing air and noise pollution during celebrations. Developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR–NEERI), these fireworks are being promoted as a responsible way to celebrate festivals...
In a tragic incident that has sparked outrage across Afghanistan, three Afghan cricketers were reportedly among eight people killed after Pakistan carried out an airstrike near the shared border on Sunday. The strike, which targeted areas along the volatile Durand Line, has once again raised concerns over escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations. According...
In a sharp escalation of diplomatic rhetoric, Pakistan has renewed allegations that India is hosting and sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory—a claim New Delhi strongly denies. In response, India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s sovereignty, peace, and regional stability. Pakistan’s Accusation & Narrative Over recent weeks, Pakistani officials have ramped up...
In recent comments, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a candid assessment of Shubman Gill’s emerging captaincy. While praising his composure under pressure, Gambhir cautioned that Gill is still in the early phase of his leadership journey—and has yet to confront the hardest trials that come with captaincy. During a media interaction, Gambhir said, “Gill...
In a bold public statement from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would cease purchasing oil from Russia. Trump described the promise as “a big step” in Washington’s efforts to cut off financial support to Moscow amid the Ukraine war. During a media interaction,...
In a gesture that blurred formal protocol and underscored his populist style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to a female booth worker during a rally in Bihar by insisting she refer to him not as “sir,” but as “your brother.” The moment, brief yet impactful, drew attention to Modi’s effort to project closeness with...