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Five more South Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz

A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.

Venezuelas deadly history of earthquakes and how they affected its politics

As the 1812 earthquake during the War of Independence illustrated, Venezuela is no stranger to natural disasters being bound up with moments of p

Why does wet paper tear so easily?

France Alerts After Ebola Case, Isolates Five Potential Contacts

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been infected with the Ebola virus. These individuals were trave

From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leav

PM Modi receives call from Armenia PM, thanks him for helping evacuation of Indians from Iran

Mr. Modi also congratulated Mr. Pashinyan on the victory of his Civil Contract Party in the country's parliamentary elections and said India look

The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity

A setting called temperature governs how adventurous an LLMs outputs are. The higher the temperature, the more likely the model reaches for the l

Mumbai ko gussa kyun aata hai!

Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was ca

Tensions Rise at JIMS Hospital as Outsourced Workers Protest Intensifies

Noida, June 25: Tensions escalated at the Rajkiya Ayurvigyan Sansthan (JIMS) in Greater Noida as outsourced employees intensified their protest o

PM Modis Commitment to Justice and Equality on Constitution Martyrdom Day

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Constitution Martyrdom Day by reflecting on the dark period when Indian democracy faced s

A master planning dilemma for Bengaluru

Multiple plans by multiple agencies inevitably adds to the complexity. Unlike in the past, the master plan, covering a total area of 1,227.48 sq

U.S. online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off overseas, Adobe says

Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said

Englands Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to Miss Match Against New Zealand Due to Injury

London, June 25: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided an important update regarding the fitness of team captain Nat Sciver-Brun

Tragic Collapse in Taratala: Death Toll Rises to 7 as Rescue Operations Continue

Kolkata, June 25: Over 20 hours after a devastating incident in the Taratala area of West Bengal, rescue operations are still ongoing. On Thursda

Rahul Gandhi expresses regret in defamation case filed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son

Kartikeya Singh has filed a defamation complaint in a Bhopal court against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi's application, filed

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

Anthropic said distillation is a way to help accelerate Chinas ability to reach Anthropics advanced Mythos Preview capabilities

Lobbying for cabinet berths in Karnataka frowned upon by Congress leadership

According to sources, the central leaders are learnt to have told Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that the Cabinet expansion would be taken up at

Indian Stock Market Soars Amid Weak Crude Oil Prices, IT and Realty Sectors Lead

Mumbai, June 25: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Thursday. The Sensex rose by 399.85 points, or 0.52%, reaching 77,391.07, w

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Disha Patani Shares Heartfelt Tributes to Beloved Pets Bella and Jasmine

Mumbai, June 25: Actress Disha Patani is mourning the loss of her beloved pets, dog Bella and cat Jasmine, who passed away on the same day. The a

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

POCSO Case Filed After Teen Girl Dies by Suicide in Mangaluru

A special police team has been formed to trace and apprehend the accused

Relief from Scorching Heat Expected in NCR with Rain Forecast

Noida, June 25: The latest weather forecast from the Meteorological Department brings good news for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR

Ladakh Groups Warn Centre Against Delays After Successful Bandh, To Chart Next Course Next Week

Buoyed by the success of a territory-wide bandh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have cautioned the Union Government

Vaishno Devi Yatra Crosses 50 Lakh Pilgrims Before June Ends, Records Sharp Surge in Footfall

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has crossed the milestone of 50 lakh pilgrims before the end of June, with more than 51 lakh devotees visiting

Strict Action Promised Against Those Found Guilty in Taratala Incident: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has addressed the recent Taratala incident, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries

PM Modi Reviews 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Progress Meeting

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared insights from the 52nd Pragati meeting. He emphasized the use of the PM Gati Shakti N

FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further notice

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, a significant setback for Nepalese football. This suspension

Ghost Works Scam: Seven Booked for Embezzling Funds Worth Crores Through Non-Existent Works in J&K

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of J&K has charge-sheeted seven individuals, including former Rural Development Department officials and a contractor,

Thousands Gather for Sacred Dip at Triveni Sangam on Nirjala Ekadashi

Prayagraj, June 25: On the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, a remarkable scene of devotion unfolded at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar

OpenAI unveils AI chip Jalapeno

While OpenAI is still measuring final performance, early testing shows that Jalapeno will deliver performance per watt substantially better than

Airport, Schools Shut, Emergency Declared: Night Of Horror In Venezuela

The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates suggest death count due to twin earthquakes in Venezuela would likely range from 10,000 to a lakh.

Five arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata

Govt Allocates Rs.20 Cr for Bonalu Celebrations in Hyderabad

The Minister said that Bonalu is not just a religious festival, but a cultural symbol that reflects the soul of Telangana

Meet former Google engineer Aashna Doshi who quit her high-paying job to start a podcast and a startup

Aashna Doshi, a former Google engineer, has embarked on a new venture, launching her AI startup, Bounty. Driven by a desire for creative freedom

Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strong Quakes, Prez Confirms Fatalities

Emergency response teams have been deployed to search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and damaged structures

NCERT Adds 'Emergency' To Class 9 Textbook, Terms It 'Challenge To Democracy'

NCERT has, for the first time, introduced a section on the 1975-77 Emergency in its Class 9 Social Science textbook, describing it as a major cha

Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festival

A Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open House Cre

UP: Police arrest 20-year-old suspected of ties to Pakistan-based terror outfit

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of having links with a Pakistan-based terror

14-Year-Old Girl Lured, Raped By 2 Men In Tamil Nadu

Two men arrested for gang-rape of 14-year-old girl in Tamil Nadus Chengalpattu district

Stairs Came Away, Whole Wall Cracked: Residents Recount Venezuela Earthquakes

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

June 25 Power Cut in Udaipur

Udaipur, June 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain suspended in parts of Udaipur from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today due to scheduled fe

Make slippery spot in Bhandup East safe for bikers

Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?

Powerful 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.

Asian leopard cat rescued from a house in Manipur, handed to Forest Department in Bishnupur

Its never too late for some

Examples of breaching team curfew rules have a commonality, however serious amusement. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being wide awake in time mean

Two arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata

NATO Allies Disappointing the US, Says President Donald Trump

Washington, June 25: President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with several NATO allies during a discussion with NATO Secretary General Mar

2,004 calls, 238 hours and a deadly plot: How Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal's fiance and her lover allegedly planned his murder

A chilling murder plot unfolded as a realtor's fiance and her alleged lover are accused of orchestrating his death after months of extensive comm

NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, calls it a 'major challenge'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum. This segment sheds light on the susp

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forc

Computer solves 500 years of work in day

The US has commissioned Flyer, a USD 20 million supercomputer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Designed for advanced military research

Delhi HC Restrains Sanjay Dutt-Backed Cartel Bros From Using Godfather for Whisky

The judge said that even if Cartel Bros Pvt Ltd has no mala fide in adopting the word, it can obtain unfair advantage from the former's goodwill

CM Yogi to Inaugurate 224.79 Crore Development Projects in Dhnghta

Lucknow, June 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit the Dhnghta assembly constituency in Sant Kabir Nagar on Thursday. Duri

Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind it

Millions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-expressio

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled buildings a

US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled buildings a

4 Killed as Auto Rams into Stationary Lorry near Chittoor Check Post

The accident occurred when they were going to attend a marriage in Tirupati. The lorry was heading towards Srikalahasti from Bangalore: Police

FIFA WC 2026: South Africa Reaches Knockout Round For 1st Time With Win Over South Korea

Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute off a precise cross from Tshepang Moremi and South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind Mex

Daemon Is Most Interesting When Pushed to the Edge: 'House of the Dragon' Star Matt Smith

The actor said he enjoys genres such as magical realism and horror as a viewer and believes large-scale fantasy productions offer audiences a wel

Pakistan court sentences rights activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced rights activist Mahrang Baloch and a fellow activist to life imprisonment over the killing of a pa

Varanasi: Chicken, beer party on boat in Ganga lands five in jail

Five men were arrested in Varanasi after a video showing them cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat in the middle of the Ganga river went

England Becomes First Team to Reach Womens T20 World Cup Semifinals

New Delhi, June 25: Host nation England has made history by becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026. Thi

3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal

Shallow earthquakes are generally considered more dangerous than deeper ones because seismic waves travel a shorter distance to the surface, resu

TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trial

A French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a high-sta

TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trial

A French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a high-sta

Lebanon and Israel discuss US-backed proposal amid shifting regional diplomacy

Lebanon and Israel are holding talks over a US-backed pilot proposal despite regional tensions and evolving diplomatic efforts involving Iran. Th

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday (June 24)? England held by Ghana, Croatia stay alive; Brazil, Morocco and Switzerland advance

England stumbled to a goalless draw against Ghana, while Croatia kept their knockout dreams alive with a crucial 1-0 win over Panama. Colombia se

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday (June 24)? England held by Ghana, Croatia stay alive; Brazil, Morocco and Switzerland advance

England stumbled to a goalless draw against Ghana, while Croatia kept their knockout dreams alive with a crucial 1-0 win over Panama. Colombia se

Singer Aditya Ram Shankar Faces Legal Action in Mumbai for Alleged Rape

Mumbai, June 25: The Juhu police in Mumbai have filed a case against singer and music composer Aditya Ram Shankar. He is accused of raping a woma

Warehouse collapse in WB kills 4, injures 17

A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 17 other

Iran invites PM Modi to Ayatollahs funeral

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

NATO Chief Backs Trumps Actions Against Iran, Emphasizes Global Security

Washington, June 25: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed strong support for U.S. President Donald Trumps policies and actions against

Devotees Flock to Mahakaleshwar Temple for Nirjala Ekadashi Celebration

Ujjain, June 25: On the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, thousands of devotees gathered at the world-renowned Mahakaleshwar Temple for th

Powerful earthquakes rock Japan and Venezuela

A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, shaking several prefectures and disrupting bullet train services, though no tsunami

Twin 7-Magnitude earthquakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely; eyewitness recounts horror

Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fear

Earthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds later, cau

Gorillaz Pay Tribute to Asha Bhosle at Tottenham Stadium Show Ahead of India Debut

Thirteen-strong Gorillaz live band and 24 guest performers from over 15 countries around the world, the show brought together collaborators from

ED: Rajesh Exports probe revealed 3k crore trade set-offs

Mundra drugs seizure case: Delhi nightclub owner held

India Hosts 11th BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting in Gurugram

Gurugram, June 25: India is set to host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting starting Thursday, under its BRICS presidency for 2026. Energy mi

Morocco Secures Knockout Stage with Thrilling 4-2 Victory Over Haiti

Atlanta, June 25: In an exhilarating match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Morocco made a stunning comeback to defeat Haiti 4-2, securing their spot

Remembering the Emergency: Rajnath Singh Highlights Threats to Democracy

New Delhi, June 25: The Emergency imposed in India in 1975 is being observed today as Constitutional Murder Day. On this occasion, Defense Minist

Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: 1,118 Cases and 291 Deaths Confirmed

Kinshasa, June 25: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 1,118 Ebola cases, including 291 confirmed deaths, according to

The next phase of fraud prevention in Indias fintech ecosystem

Doing a VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) twice a year just doesn't cut it anymore. A compliance audit only tells you if yo

A black market for fake patents is a new poison in Indian research

Researchers have reported some firms selling U.K. design registrations to Indian academics to artificially boost institutional rankings and indiv

Brazil Dominates Scotland 3-0, Secures Spot in FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage

Miami, June 25: Brazil showcased a brilliant performance by defeating Scotland 3-0, securing their place in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Flat As Oil Slips Below PreIran War Levels

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent crude stood at $73.34 per barrel, while US WTI crude slipped to $70.07 per barrel.

UN Report Reveals 655 Million People Still Lack Electricity Worldwide

New Delhi, June 25: According to the latest report from the United Nations, approximately 655 million people globally, which constitutes 8% of th

Ancient Maya City Found Untouched In Mexican Jungle After 1,000 Years

Archaeologists machete their way through five kilometres of dense rainforest to reach the remarkably preserved site of Minanbe in Campeche.