In a significant development, India has successfully halted the flow of the Ravi River’s waters into Pakistan following the completion of the Shahpur Kandi Barrage in Punjab. This project, pending for over 45 years, enables India to fully utilize its share of the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—as stipulated under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty….
In January 2025, India’s first cases of avian influenza virus (H5N1) in domestic cats were reported in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. This development has heightened concerns about the virus’s potential to mutate and infect humans. Scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD) and the Union government’s animal…
Japan is facing an unprecedented demographic crisis, with experts warning that the country’s declining birthrate could lead to its eventual disappearance. According to Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor at Tohoku University, projections suggest that Japan may have only one child under the age of 14 by the year 2720. This alarming prediction has intensified concerns about…
In a shocking cybercrime event, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that North Korean hackers orchestrated the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, siphoning off $1.5 billion in digital assets from the Bybit exchange. The attack, linked to the notorious Lazarus Group, underscores the growing threat of state-backed cybercriminals in the digital finance sector….
Dubai, UAE – Dubai has announced a $35 billion investment to transform Al Maktoum International Airport into the largest airport in the world, reinforcing its status as a global aviation powerhouse. The ambitious expansion will feature five parallel runways, 400 terminal gates, and a passenger capacity of up to 260 million annually. A Visionary Investment…
Prayagraj, February 26, 2025 – The 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the world, concluded today with the final sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The event, which coincided with Maha Shivratri, witnessed an unprecedented turnout of 63.36 crore devotees from across the country and beyond, marking a…
In a remarkable paleontological discovery, researchers have unearthed the fossilized remains of a giant flying squirrel, Miopetaurista webbi, at the Gray Fossil Site in Tennessee. This species, dating back approximately 4.9 million years to the Early Pliocene epoch, was previously known only from Eurasian records, making its presence in North America both unexpected and intriguing….
In the early hours of February 25, 2025, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal, sending tremors through Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake occurred at 6:10 AM IST, with its epicenter located at latitude 19.52°N and longitude 88.55°E, at a depth…
Pakistan’s Intelligence Bureau has issued a high alert regarding potential threats from the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The bureau warns that ISKP plans to kidnap foreign nationals, particularly Chinese and Arab visitors attending the tournament, aiming to demand ransom. Intelligence reports indicate that ISKP operatives are conducting…
In a landmark decision aimed at preserving its cultural heritage and natural environment, the Uttarakhand government has passed a new law that prevents individuals from outside the state from purchasing agricultural land in 11 of its 13 districts. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed this move as “historic,” emphasizing its importance in safeguarding the state’s…