In a discovery that could reshape the understanding of India’s ancient past, archaeologists in Rajasthan’s Deeg district have unearthed a 4,500-year-old ancient city. The site has revealed a remarkable trove of over 800 artefacts, with relics spanning five distinct historical periods — from the Harappan post-urban phase and the Mahabharata era to the Mauryan, Kushan,…
Jakarta, July 2, 2025 — In a bold leap toward futuristic policing, Indonesia has unveiled a new generation of robotic law enforcement units during a grand parade marking the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian National Police (Polri). Held in Jakarta, the event showcased 25 state-of-the-art humanoid and canine-style robots equipped with artificial intelligence to assist…
On June 30, 2025, passengers aboard Japan Airlines flight JL8696/IJ004 experienced a terrifying ordeal when their aircraft suffered a sudden mechanical failure, leading to a rapid loss of cabin pressure at cruising altitude. The flight, operated by Spring Japan—a subsidiary of Japan Airlines—was en route from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. The Boeing…
In a long-awaited development, a scientific committee convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected two controversial theories about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, but said the actual trigger for the global outbreak remains uncertain. The expert panel’s report, released this week, categorically ruled out the suggestion that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes…
In a historic step towards digitizing the democratic process, Bihar on Saturday, June 28, 2025, became the first state in India where voters exercised their franchise using mobile phones. The breakthrough was part of the municipal bypolls and elections conducted across six Nagar Panchayats in districts including Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, and East Champaran. The new…
Beijing, July 2, 2025 — In a major leap in military technology, China has successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen explosive that mimics the destructive effects of nuclear weapons—without crossing nuclear treaty lines. According to reports from China’s Institute of Fluid Physics, the advanced weapon achieves temperatures of up to 1,000°C and maintains its impact 15…
Renowned filmmaker and Bollywood insider Karan Johar has once again stirred the pot, this time by lifting the veil on what really goes on behind the scenes in India’s glamorous film industry. In a recent interview, Johar candidly revealed the unfiltered, brutally honest nature of Bollywood’s inner-circle WhatsApp groups—where no one is spared and everything…
Northern China, a region already prone to seismic activity, is grappling with an escalating crisis rooted in its geology and intensified by human activity. The Shanxi Rift System, an active tectonic zone stretching 900 to 1,200 kilometers, runs beneath several densely populated areas in the Shanxi Province. Historically responsible for multiple magnitude-7 earthquakes, this geologic…
In a major step toward financial modernization, India Post announced that all its post office counters across the country will begin accepting UPI-based digital payments using dynamic QR codes from August 1, 2025. This move follows a successful pilot project conducted in Mysuru and Bagalkot, Karnataka, under the India Post’s IT 2.0 initiative. This digital…
In a major boost to India’s economic narrative, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for the financial year 2024–25 has hit an all-time high of ₹22.08 lakh crore, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 9.4%, according to a government press release issued on 30 June 2025. The average monthly GST collection stood at ₹1.84…