While tigers are apex predators, they are not invincible. Animals like wild boar with sharp tusks, massive gaur, and even large pythons can pose a significant threat. Packs of dholes and their closest rival, the lion, also present formidable challenges, demonstrating that even the king of the jungle can face defeat. Tigers are often seen…
The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials.The case came to light in April after the muslim family, comprising a husband, wife and…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death. Reader discretion is advisedJake Hall, best known for being one of the faces on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ reality TV show, passed away after an accident at a villa party. The star was 35 years old at the time of his death. He was attending a…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) explained on Thursday why Bengaluru was not chosen to host the IPL 2026 final, with board secretary Devajit Saikia saying the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought a large number of complimentary tickets beyond the allowed quota.While Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host…
Bengaluru: United Breweries on Thursday informed stock exchanges that an employee inadvertently disclosed unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) related to the company’s draft annual financial results to an outside individual.In a filing, the beer maker said the disclosure took place on May 5 “for legitimate reasons” but without the “necessary safeguards”. The company said the…
Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano, right, challenges PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo) Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight after clashes broke out between fans and police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions…
PUDUCHERRY: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Thursday rushed to Puducherry to hold an emergency consultative meeting with his party’s newly elected MLAs. The shift to the neighbouring Union territory marks the return of “resort politics,” reminiscent of the infamous 2017 Koovathur incident.Tamil Nadu is grappling with a hung assembly after the election….
Jeff Bezos’ space venture Blue Origin has reportedly unveiled a new stock incentive plan for its employees – a move designed to address growing staff frustration and make the company’s benefits more competitive with its main rival, Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The update follows reports of ‘broken morale’ within the company, particularly as employees at SpaceX…
File photo: Unidentified women move through the camp holding family members of suspected Islamic State militants in the Roj Camp in eastern Syria Australian authorities on Thursday arrested three women with alleged links to the Islamic State group after they returned from Syria with their children, with police preparing slavery and terrorism-related charges against them.According…
Op Sindoor briefing; Vijay and TN governor On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, deputy chief of air staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, said that Indian forces had “destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft” and struck “11 airfields.” TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arelkar day after staking claim to form the government, but…