Updated: Aug 7th, 2025 Representative image: Dark matter A compelling theory in particle physics is gaining renewed attention– What if the universe has a hidden twin, a mirror world that could hold the key to one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: dark matter? In the study published on July 8 called ‘Dark matter from quasi–de Sitter...
Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir will be travelling to the US for the second time after his first meeting with President Donald Trump in June. This will mark Munir’s second official US trip since the April 22 terror attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. The Resistance Front,...
In a major geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, at a time when New Delhi is facing increasing pressure from the United States over steep trade tariffs. The visit, which is anticipated to strengthen India-Russia ties, comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government pushes back against what it views...
Meta-owned Instagram announced a new rollout of three new features on Wednesday. To help users connect more effectively with their friends, the three features are: ‘reposts’, ‘friend map’, and ‘friends’ feed in the reels tab. Which posts can you repost? According to Instagram’s blog, “You can repost public reels and feed posts, making it easier...
Five soldiers have been shot and injured during an active shooter incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia state, according to an official social media post of the fort. The suspect is identified as Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, according to John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division. Radford...
United Airlines has temporarily suspended all of its mainline flights due to a technical problem affecting its systems, impacting thousands of passengers across the US. The issue was resolved within an hour, although the airline cautioned that flight delays would follow. Passengers expressed their frustrations on social media as operations halted at airports in Chicago,...
The United States military base Fort Stewart, located in the southeastern state of Georgia, has been placed under lockdown after reports of an active shooter on the premises. The incident began at approximately 11:04 EST (16:04 GMT) when the base issued an emergency alert on its official Facebook page, confirming casualties though the exact number...
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 The famed Ivy League varsity, Stanford University, has announced laying off over 360 staff members and slashing its budget by $140 million for the 2025-26 academic year, citing financial pressures triggered by federal policy changes and rising taxation on university endowments. As part of the cost-cutting measures, 363 staff positions will...
In a move that escalates trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, raising the total levy to 50%. This drastic step follows U.S. concerns over India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil, despite repeated warnings from Washington....
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 Image source: NASA website The Perseids Meteor Shower, is all set to light up the night skies across India during its peak on the night of August 12–13. Known for producing bright meteors and fireballs, the Perseids are eagerly anticipated by astronomers and stargazers around the world. The Perseids are famed...