Nature’s tiny navigators, dung beetles, have astounded scientists by using the Milky Way as a celestial compass. These African insects, previously known to use the sun and moon, have now been observed rolling their dung balls in straight lines even on moonless nights, guided by the vast band of starlight. This groundbreaking discovery reveals an…
NEW DELHI: Africa has achieved its best-ever performance at a FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 tournament. It is the first time so many African nations have qualified for the knockout stage. The previous record was just two teams, set at the 2014 World…
Casualties took place on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border after drone strikes Civilians were killed on both sides of the Russian-Ukrainian border over the weekend as drone and artillery attacks intensified, local officials said.In Russia’s Bryansk region, a Ukrainian drone hit a car near the border, killing two people, the region’s acting governor said. Russian…
AITC files police complaint against rebel leaders (ANI images) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Sunday lodged a police complaint alleging that several rebel leaders forged the party’s name, symbol and official letterhead to impersonate the organisation.In a letter addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of New Town Police Station under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, the AITC…
NEW DELHI: India’s ambition to build a fifth-generation stealth fighter has once again highlighted one of the country’s biggest technological challenges: developing a world-class fighter jet engine. While India has made steady progress in designing indigenous airframes, radars, avionics and weapons, the propulsion system remains dependent on foreign suppliers.The issue has come into focus after…
NEW DELHI: India has launched Operation Amistad as a humanitarian relief and rescue mission in the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes in the northern part of the country, killing over 1,400 people and causing widespread destruction.The humanitarian mission was announced by the ministry of external affairs.As part…
Novak Djokovic Opens Up on Special Bond With Virat Kohli (Image: X) Some sporting rivalries define eras. Others, despite unfolding in different arenas, create a unique bond built on mutual respect. That is exactly what exists between tennis legend Novak Djokovic and cricket great Virat Kohli.Speaking during Wimbledon, the 24-time Grand Slam champion offered a…
Michel Kuka Mboladinga (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s most famous football fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga was unable to attend his country’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan after being denied a United States visa.Known to fans around the world as “Lumumba Vea”, Mboladinga has become one of African football’s most…
Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant, who recently drew national attention over his analysis of CBSE’s digital evaluation tender, on Friday, launched a government procurement portal after scraping around 1.66 crore records from the government’s Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal.“Transparency needs to be accessible. From today it is,” he wrote on X. “Within the past 2…
True art transcends mere imitation, demanding purpose and a deeper message, as Leonardo da Vinci famously articulated. He likened artists who simply copy to mirrors, reflecting without understanding. In today’s world of instant replication, genuine creation stems from thoughtful analysis and a unique human perspective, not just technical skill. This principle remains vital for originality…