The annual assessment of the Antarctic ozone hole has revealed encouraging progress, with scientists reporting that the 2025 ozone hole was the fifth smallest since 1992. The findings, released jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA, confirm that international efforts to phase out ozone-depleting substances are yielding long-term results. According to…
Apple has announced the opening of its fifth official retail store in India at the DLF Mall of India, Noida, on December 11, 2025. This marks Apple’s third store launch in the country this year, underscoring its fastest retail expansion phase in India to date. The new outlet will be Apple’s second store in the…
India’s economy recorded a sharp acceleration in the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 8.2% year-on-year, the fastest pace in six quarters. The figure, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), significantly exceeded market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projection of 7%. The robust…
Honey Singh revealed that he refrained from meeting his parents at one stage to prevent them from discovering his addiction. Rapper and singer Honey Singh acknowledged that drug use was the biggest mistake of his career, causing significant harm, and mentioned it took him nearly eight years to fully eliminate drugs from his system. Honey…
A delegation from the Andaman Nicobar Rajya Karmachari Mahasangh (ANRKM) met the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways to press for the absorption of long-term contract workers employed under the Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works (ALHW). The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on the long-pending demand to regularize workers who have served…
‘Shape of Momos,’ the debut feature by Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai, was showcased in the Indian Panorama section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Following the screening, Rai, along with Producer and Co-writer Kislay and lead actor Gaumaya Gurung, addressed the media at a press conference. Tribeny Rai, an alumna of the…
The 2025 Honda Amaze has been crash-tested by BNCAP (Bharat New Car Assessment Programme), earning 5 stars for Adult Occupant Protection and 4 stars for Child Occupant Protection. Bharat NCAP evaluated the V CVT, VX CVT, and ZX MT variants, but the rating applies to all Amaze models currently on sale. The third-generation Amaze comes…
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday launched a sharp political offensive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging rampant corruption, misuse of power, and a systematic erosion of the state’s cultural and demographic identity. Addressing the media, Khera claimed that Assam’s global image—once shaped by icons like musician Zubeen Garg—has suffered under the present…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a landmark discovery on Mars, identifying what appears to be its first meteorite since landing in Jezero Crater more than four years ago. The find, announced by scientists this week, marks the first suspected meteorite detection by Perseverance in nearly five years of exploration. The unusual boulder, nicknamed Phippsaksla, was…
Samsung is gearing up to launch its much-anticipated One UI 8.5 beta program, with leaks suggesting the rollout will begin on December 8, 2025. The first phase of the beta will reportedly be available to users in the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, and Germany, giving early testers access to the upcoming features before…
