Militsa Milenkova the designer of the official medals for the 2026 Commonwealth Games poses with a medal (Getty Images) Glasgow 2026 will make Commonwealth Games history by introducing medals featuring braille and tactile elements, ensuring visually impaired athletes can experience their achievements in a more inclusive way. The innovation marks the first time Commonwealth Games…
Ancient swords are uncovered from time to time across Europe, but only a few discoveries immediately raise questions about how they came to rest where they were found. A recently unearthed bronze sword in northern Poland is one of those rare cases. Dating back around 2,700 years, the weapon was discovered standing upright in the…
BHOPAL: A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh’s Satna was allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot after three men, posing as forest department officials, overpowered and tied up her minor boyfriend. The incident took place around 3 pm on Wednesday in the forested Devangana Valley, about 12 km from the Chitrakoot district headquarters and 60…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent success ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence that the athletes would compete with determination and inspire the nation. India begins its campaign on Thursday with a 124-member contingent looking to make a strong impact despite the reduced competition programme.“As the Commonwealth…
17 Metro stations shut today In a recent update, 17 metro stations in Delhi will remain shut amid CJP protests. Those wishing to travel around Delhi today, especially to Central Delhi’s popular tourist areas, expect disruptions as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily closed major metro stations from 7:30 AM until further notice….
Indian man found dead in Jerusalem (Credit/X) An Indian national was found dead inside an apartment in Jerusalem‘s Katamon neighbourhood on Thursday, with Israeli police arresting a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder. The 40-year-old victim was “found lying on the floor with blood” around him, and authorities said the case is being investigated as…
Turkey is home to one of the world’s most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” (also translated as “Cotton Palace”) in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing down the hillside.Pamukkale sits in Denizli…
AI generated image used for representational purpose MUMBAI: A district consumer commission has ordered e-tailer Flipkart and a third-party seller to refund Rs 2.14 lakh to a Powai resident after he ordered an iPhone online—only to receive beard growth oil and packing material instead. The compensation amount includes the phone’s price and interest and amounts…
A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ…
DRDO successfully tests long-range air defence missile system ‘Kusha’ The successful first test of the Kusha Surface to Air Missile (SAM) has set a new benchmark for the country in general and the Defence Development and Development Organisation (DRDO) in particular. Project Kusha, which is being developed in three variants, is dubbed as the indigenously…