2025 as year of defence reforms: DRDO will play crucial role in achieving objectives, says Rajnath Singh

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan disseminated false claims of victory against India, utilizing doctored images to imply successful strikes on Indian airfields. Independent analysis has disproven these claims, showing that the images were either pre-dated, misinterpreted, or digitally altered. The evidence indicates that there was no significant damage to Indian assets, which stands in stark contrast to India's successful strikes on Pakistani military sites. Full Article

Kota's 17-year-old Shlok Gurjar was shot in the skull while playing, with the bullet traveling through his head and lodging in his cheek for five days. Initially treated for a presumed injury, an X-ray revealed the bullet, leading to surgery by neurosurgeon Dr. Mamraj Agarwal, who stated the boy's survival was miraculous, as a slight deviation in the bullet's path could have been fatal. Shlok had heard a gunshot before collapsing and concealed the shooting...

Excessive tea consumption, particularly black tea, can strain kidneys due to high oxalate levels, increasing the risk of kidney stones. A rare case of kidney failure linked to excessive iced tea consumption emphasizes the need for caution. While chai with milk may present a lower risk, moderation is essential, especially for individuals predisposed to kidney issues. Full Article

SummaryThe US Vice President JD Vance and FBI Director Kash Patel condemned violent immigration protests in Los Angeles, prompting President Trump to deploy 2,000 federal troops following clashes during immigration raids. In Colombia, presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was critically injured after being shot at a rally, while Pakistan's attempt to lead four UN terrorism committees was rejected, securing only one. Additionally, al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki issued threats against Trump and Musk over the Gaza conflict,...

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has appointed retired High Court judge John Michael D'Cunha to investigate the June 4 stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 75 injuries during an IPL victory celebration. D'Cunha, who previously convicted former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, is required to submit a report within a month, prompting an extension of his commission's term to accommodate this priority case. A comprehensive investigation involving judicial, magisterial, and CID...

Recent World Bank data indicates a substantial reduction in India's extreme poverty rate, which fell from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, effectively lifting around 270 million people out of extreme poverty. This significant decline is largely attributed to updated definitions of the poverty line and enhanced household survey data. Additionally, the success of free food transfers and a decreasing rural-urban poverty gap have played crucial roles in this progress. Full Article