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…
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 significant development blending sports legacy with legal strategy, Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni has officially filed to trademark the phrase “Captain Cool”, a nickname that has followed him throughout his illustrious career. According to the Indian Trademark Registry, Dhoni filed the application on June 5, 2025, seeking exclusive rights to use the…
New Delhi, 2025 – In a groundbreaking initiative blending healthcare with humanity, India’s largest kidney dialysis hospital has been inaugurated at Gurdwara Bala Sahib in Delhi. The facility, established under the aegis of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), is offering completely free dialysis treatment and nutritious meals to all patients—regardless of caste, religion,…
In a groundbreaking move to combat the ever-worsening air quality, Delhi is set to conduct its first-ever artificial rain experiment through cloud seeding between July 4 and 11, 2025. This pilot initiative aims to wash away airborne pollutants and improve the capital’s air quality, particularly during periods of stagnant atmospheric conditions. The project is being…
Puri, Odisha — June, 2025: In a historic first, elite snipers of the National Security Guard (NSG) have been deployed on rooftops in Puri, Odisha, during the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India. The unprecedented security move comes in response to specific intelligence inputs and heightened…
India celebrates a historic leap in human spaceflight with pride and joy, as astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla sends a spirited message from space, calling the experience a “kamaal ki ride” — an “amazing ride” that reflects his excitement and pride as part of the nation’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission. Shukla, one of the four astronauts…
In a bold move toward cleaner energy, German utility giant EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG) has announced an ambitious €1.6 billion investment to convert three of its coal-fired power plants into hydrogen-ready facilities. Located in Stuttgart-Münster, Altbach/Deizisau, and Heilbronn, the plants will be retrofitted to produce 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity and provide district heating to…