In a significant development in India’s pursuit of justice in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States. The arrest was made on July 4 following a formal extradition request jointly submitted by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central…
As the fashion industry grapples with its environmental footprint, a growing number of consumers are turning to eco-conscious practices such as upcycling and capsule wardrobes to reduce waste and promote sustainability. On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, sustainability experts and designers are urging individuals to rethink their clothing habits and embrace mindful consumption….
A new study by Harvard astronomers has shed light on the enigmatic “little red dot” galaxies—compact, ruddy celestial bodies that populated the early universe. These galaxies, first revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), may have formed in slowly spinning dark matter halos, allowing gas to funnel directly into their centers and ignite rapid…
A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in East Delhi’s Geeta Colony on Friday night following a heated altercation that began when his scooter allegedly brushed past one of the accused. The incident has led to the arrest of three individuals and heightened security in the area. The victim, identified as Yash, a resident of…
In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, Reliance Defence, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, has clinched a ₹600 crore export order from German defence giant Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH. The deal is among the largest in the high-tech ammunition segment and marks a significant milestone in Reliance’s global expansion strategy. The order follows…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of staging a “drama” around the 50th anniversary of the Emergency to deflect attention from its governance failures and alleged erosion of democratic values. Speaking at a press conference at the Congress headquarters in Delhi, Kharge said,…
The Indian rupee appreciated by 14 paise to settle at ₹86.59 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by steady inflows of foreign capital, easing crude oil prices, and a broadly weaker dollar in global markets. After opening at ₹86.67 at the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency touched an intraday high of ₹86.57…
Microsoft has issued a critical security warning for its Windows and Office users, with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) echoing the alert in a high-severity advisory dated June 12, 2025. The vulnerability in question—CVE-2025-33053—affects the Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) server and stems from improper validation of file names or paths. CERT-In…
Authorities have issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) at isolated locations on June 12 and 13. The region is also expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, posing risks for residents. Sea conditions will remain rough, with surface winds gusting up to…
Social worker and LG’s Commendation Awardee, VD Leju, has called for immediate intervention to tackle the worsening traffic congestion at Bhatubasti, a critical gateway to Sri Vijaya Puram, the capital town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a strongly worded representation to the Chief Secretary, Leju highlighted how Bhatubasti, once congested only during peak hours,…
