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This second-wave Jyotisha was fundamentally different from its Vedic ancestor: no longer about measuring time but about predicting fortune.

On another note, why are you dressed in this armour and what is this vessel that you have parked outside?

Sir Garfield never even wore a thigh pad against the fastest of bowlers. There was nothing he could not do on the cricket field. He was truly the original God of cricket

As fuel prices remain high, some Russian psychics and self-proclaimed clairvoyants are reportedly offering paid witchcraft services that claim to reduce a vehicle's fuel consumption. The unusual trend has drawn attention for targeting motorists hoping to save money on rising fuel costs.

Eight people were killed and more than 60 injured in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, officials said. The strikes reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, military facilities and warehouses, while Ukraine said it hit key logistical sites supporting Russia's military operations

China has reportedly produced around 500 J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter jets, strengthening the People's Liberation Army Air Force. The development comes as India continues work on its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is expected to take about a decade to become operational.

Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the 12 Olympian gods in Greek mythology, is set to be considered for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural site. The proposal will be discussed during the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes targeting military and infrastructure sites as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified. With the collapse of an interim ceasefire, the conflict has entered a new phase, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy security

The indefinite hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa Link Project entered its 15th day as protesters continued to raise concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. The agitation has also included jal satyagraha, chita satyagraha and faansi satyagraha, while the administration says additional rehabilitation funds have been sanctioned

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called for building a robust ecosystem to accelerate quantum computing and deep technologies, saying India must actively participate in the global technological revolution. He also announced plans to train 5,000 quantum computing professionals through MITRA

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched three major elevated road corridor projects in Pune, saying the city is on track to become one of Indias most advanced urban centres by 2030. The projects aim to reduce congestion, improve industrial connectivity and support long-term infrastructure growth

Veteran Gandhian activist, socialist thinker and Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand) founder Dr Kumar Saptarshi passed away in Pune on Saturday. Political leaders, social activists and members of the Gandhian movement mourned his death, calling it a significant loss to Maharashtra's progressive movement

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, alleging the Modi governments core tenets are 'Asatya and Hinsa'. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his fast

Sonam Wangchuk arrived at our hospital around 7.40 am. He is somewhat weak due to prolonged fasting and is experiencing mild dehydration; otherwise, all his vital parameters are stable. He is being continuously examined and monitored, and his treatment is underway, Dr Bamba said

The blaze erupted around 9 pm at Firdous Apartment in Vetal Nagar, prompting a swift response from the Pune Fire Brigade. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to the upper floors of the six-storey building

The project has been designed to strengthen service delivery during the Kumbh Mela by equipping youth with practical skills required across the tourism, hospitality, healthcare and infrastructure sectors

The firing occurred in the Tarkundi forward area around 10 pm and continued for nearly 90 minutes. No casualties or injuries have been reported

I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without taking consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days, Gitanjali said in a post on X

The landmark mission lifted off from the Indian Space Research Organisations (ISRO) First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone for Indias growing private space sector

Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation over alleged examination irregularities and the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

If one sees that an outlet is stocking expired products quite often, speak to the owner/proprietor

Providing relief to farmers unable to pay their electricity bills will ultimately improve financial health of the state power distribution company, which is soon to go public, boosting investor confidence

US Central Command has previously said its forces continue operations aimed at protecting regional security and maritime navigation, while Iranian authorities have repeatedly warned against US military presence in the Gulf region

Restrictions were imposed from July 6 to August 31 to prevent traffic congestion and accidents during peak monsoon season

Iran effectively closed the strait to shipping traffic after the US and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28

According to Axios, the proposed deployment comes after Trump reviewed multiple military options during a Situation Room meeting earlier this week

Following a complaint made by the students aunt, the FIR was filed under Section 299 of BNS and Section 75 of Juvenile Justice Act, a police official said

The denial followed assertions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) that two oil tankers had exploded after striking mines within the critical maritime corridor

The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala, Mohammad Palanpuri, Shafia Rais Mukhti, and Mohammad Hasan Kardia

That is far too fast for the human eye to process. This motion blur turns the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility

The species has distinctive orange-cream facial markings, weighs around 7 kg, and diverged from its closest relative four to five million years ago only the fifth new African monkey species identified in 75 years

Polyethylene was the most common plastic type, with highest concentrations found directly in coronary blood, accompanied by elevated inflammatory markers

The landslide occurred at 9.08 am in Chongqings Pengshui County. Massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings

Ex-India wicketkeeper reminisces about his friendship with West Indies cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away on Friday

A bench issued notice on Imams appeal challenging the trial courts July 4 decision to dismiss his second bail application. The police has two weeks to file a reply. The matter will now be heard on August 27

The development comes amid a row over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, triggering protests from supporters who alleged that he was taken away against his will

A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area

A sloth bear roaming through residential areas of Gondia in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region triggered panic among residents. A forest guard was injured during the rescue operation as heavy rain hampered efforts. The animal escaped into nearby fields, and officials continue to monitor the situation

Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said development remains the only path to progress and alleged that parties inspired by Jinnah's ideology create divisions based on caste and regional identities whenever they get an opportunity

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk vowed to continue his hunger strike until July 20, urging supporters to join a peaceful march to Parliament. Calling it a plea in the temple of democracy, he said he would stay alive till July 20 at any cost and urged people to stand with the movement

The report, prepared by CHRI Director Venkatesh Nayak and intern Aadi Sardesai, analysed attendance records available on the official websites of both Houses of Parliament to identify party-wise and state-wise trends

The incident occurred on Thursday evening on IndiGo flight 6E-6423, which was scheduled to depart for Ahmedabad at 8 p.m. According to police, the note reading Don't go. Bomb Hai! Please was discovered inside the aircraft's forward lavatory about 25 minutes before take-off

The commissions have issued notices directing the concerned authorities to submit comprehensive reports within 15 days, raising questions over safety standards, accountability and the circumstances that led to the fatal incident

In a memorandum issued this week, the Department of Space directed major ISRO centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel associated with national missions

The Prime Minister was joined by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the event held at Eklavya Stadium

Gupta shared the All India Rank (AIR) 1 with Haryana's Panshul Bansal after both candidates scored 715 out of 720 marks. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he credited his parents for their unwavering support throughout his preparation journey and said he studied for nearly 16 to 17 hours a day

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Ludhiana's Aryan Gupta for securing AIR 1 in NEET UG 2026. Aryan, who scored 715 out of 720 marks, credited his success to consistent hard work, discipline, guidance from teachers and unwavering support from his family

Kaushal, also known as Lala, was wanted under a federal arrest warrent issued on June 25 by the US District Court for the Central District of California after a grand jury indicted him on charges of conspiracy under th Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act

Congress leader Pawan Khera visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar and expressed the Congress party's support for Wangchuk and the demonstrators

The government also plans to introduce five new bills during the session. These include the income-tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, both intended to replace ordinances currently in force