Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh— A routine day turned bizarre when local police uncovered a drug-laced twist at a beloved street food stall in Mohanlalganj. Forty-two-year-old Pramod Sahu, the owner of a small kiosk known for his aloo tikki and chutney, was arrested after it was discovered he had been secretly infusing these tasty snacks with cannabis—and…
India is buzzing after TikTok’s official website unexpectedly went live for some users—over five years after the government banned the app in June 2020. This development has sent ripples of excitement and speculation across social media, with many hoping the short-video giant is gearing up for a return. But government sources and TikTok’s parent company,…
In a development that could reshape the future of surveillance and space observation, Chinese scientists have successfully tested a laser-based imaging camera capable of detecting astonishingly fine details from a distance of 62 miles. The breakthrough, reported after a test over Qinghai Lake in northwest China, shows the system can capture objects as small as…
Patna, August 21, 2025 — In a major development aimed at easing the festive travel load, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday that Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special train trips for passengers traveling to and from Bihar during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath celebrations. While the figure may seem staggering, officials clarified…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken decisive action by imposing a ₹20 lakh penalty on the toll collection agency M/s Dharam Singh for misconduct toward an Army soldier at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut–Karnal section of NH-709A. Background of the IncidentOn the night of August 17, 2025, Army jawan Kapil…
The Uttar Pradesh government has received a green signal from the Union Home Ministry to rename the town of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The approval came via an official letter from the Home Ministry’s Under Secretary Unnikrishnan, addressed to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, confirming that the central government raised no objections to…
In a watershed moment for India’s defense ambitions, the nation has successfully test-fired its advanced Agni-5 missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. This achievement marks a key milestone in India’s long-range strike and nuclear deterrence capabilities, reinforcing its position as a potent strategic power. The Test: What Happened On August 20, 2025,…
Over the past five years, trade between India and Russia has surged an astonishing 700%, catapulting India into the ranks of Russia’s top three trading partners—an extraordinary leap in their longstanding economic partnership. From $13 Billion to $68 Billion: A Deepening Economic Bond According to Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, bilateral trade soared from…
In an innovative leap blending compassion and technology, Shimla Municipal Corporation has launched a groundbreaking campaign: stray dogs roaming the city’s streets are now being transformed into “digitally monitored citizens,” thanks to collars embedded with GPS trackers and QR codes. The Campaign in Action Over a focused 20- to 25-day period, the city plans to…
Back in 1993, Michael Jackson—not just a music legend but also a creative innovator—filed a U.S. patent for specially designed shoes that allowed him to execute his now-famous 45° lean during live performances of Smooth Criminal History by MailSnopesWikipedia. What Did the Patent Cover? The patented system, officially titled “Method and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity…