China Embarks on Ambitious Tianwen-2 Mission to Unlock Asteroid Secrets

China Embarks on Ambitious Tianwen-2 Mission

In a significant leap forward for its burgeoning space program, China successfully launched the Tianwen-2 mission early Thursday morning, embarking on an ambitious journey to retrieve at least 100 grams of pristine soil and rock samples from a near-Earth asteroid. This landmark mission, lifted off aboard a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite … Read more

Swiss Alpine Village Devastated by Glacier Collapse; One Missing

Swiss Alpine Village

The serene Swiss Alpine village of Blatten has been largely obliterated by a catastrophic glacier collapse, burying an estimated 90% of its structures under a colossal deluge of ice, mud, and rock. The devastating event, which occurred yesterday afternoon, has left one 64-year-old man missing and ignited urgent search and rescue operations, even as authorities … Read more

Bhopal Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit: No-Fly Zone Declared, Women Officers Take the Lead in Security

Bhopal Gears Up for PM Modi's Visit

Bhopal is currently under heightened security as it prepares to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 31st. The city is taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister, including the declaration of a no-fly zone around the event venue and, notably, entrusting the primary security responsibilities to a team of dedicated … Read more

“Have Better Things To Do”: Shashi Tharoor’s Sharp Retort Amid Congress Digs

Shashi Tharoor

In a fresh escalation of internal party tensions, senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has delivered a pointed retort to his critics within the party, stating he has “better things to do” than engage in prolonged debates over his remarks. The seasoned diplomat’s comments come amidst a growing rift, fueled by his … Read more

Meerut Couple in Critical Condition After Allegedly Consuming Poison in Badshahpur; Youth Dies, Girl Hospitalized

Meerut Couple Poison in Badshahpur

A young couple, recently arrived in Badshahpur from Meerut, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance on Monday night, leading to a tragic outcome. Both were rushed to a private hospital in critical condition, where the male youth, identified as 21-year-old Rajan, succumbed during treatment on Tuesday. The young woman, also from Meerut, remains in intensive care, … Read more

President Droupadi Murmu Confers Padma Awards, Honoring Distinguished Personalities Including Former CJI Khehar, Dancer Shobana, and Actor Anant Nag

President Droupadi Murmu Confers Padma Awards

In a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards upon 68 eminent personalities, recognizing their exceptional contributions across various fields. Among the distinguished recipients were former Chief Justice of India, Justice (Retd.) Jagdish Singh Khehar, renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Shobana Chandrakumar, and veteran actor Anant Nag, who were … Read more

India Unlocks Doors to Private Sector in Bid for Indigenous 5th-Gen Fighter Jet

5th-Gen Fighter Jet

In a landmark decision, India has opened the race to develop its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation stealth fighter, to the private sector. This move signals a significant shift in the nation’s defence manufacturing policy, aiming to accelerate the project and foster a more robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem. Historically, the development … Read more

India Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, Active Tally Crosses 1,000 with Kerala Reporting Highest Count

COVID-19 Cases, Active Tally Crosses 1,000

India is experiencing a mild but notable resurgence in COVID-19 cases, with the nationwide active caseload surpassing the 1,000 mark. Latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare indicates that as of May 28, 2025, the country’s active infections stand at 1,010. The southern state of Kerala currently bears the highest burden, reporting … Read more

Mumbai Braces for Continued Heavy Rainfall Today as Monsoon Makes Early, Intense Arrival

Heavy Rainfall Today as Monsoon Makes Early

Mumbai is set to experience another day of significant rainfall on Wednesday, May 28, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting “generally cloudy skies with heavy rain” for the financial capital and its suburbs. There is also a possibility of thunder and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds at isolated places, with speeds potentially reaching 50-60 … Read more

Mumbai Metro-4 Trial Runs Commence: A Game-Changer for Wadala to Thane Commuters

Mumbai Metro-4 Trial Runs

Mumbai’s ambitious Metro Line 4, often dubbed the Green Line, is on the cusp of revolutionizing daily commutes, with trial runs now officially underway on a crucial 10-kilometer stretch from Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh. This significant development marks a major milestone in the city’s urban transport infrastructure, promising to slash travel time between Wadala and … Read more