India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Lina Angelov's article on Unsplash discusses the reasons why cats and dogs exhibit affectionate behaviors such as licking. Cats may lick their owners as a form of allogrooming to strengthen social bonds, while dogs may steal shoes due to reassurance from the owner's scent. Cats' scratchy tongues are designed to distribute saliva for grooming purposes, while dogs have different hunting techniques that do not require this feature. Full Article

The family of Marta Bednarczyk, a 43-year-old mother-of-three found dead in Northamptonshire, described her as the "matriarch of the family". She died from sharp force injury, and a 13-year-old girl has been charged with murder and arson. Marta was a caring woman who moved to the UK from Poland in 2010 and was loved by her family and friends. Full Article

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,906 crore contract with BEL to procure the indigenously designed and developed Ashwini transportable radar for the Indian Air Force, enhancing operational readiness. The radar, capable of tracking various aerial targets, was created by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment. This acquisition aligns with the government's focus on strengthening indigenous defence capabilities, as highlighted by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during the contract signing. Full Article

When visiting the Overberg, while Hermanus is known as the 'Whale watching capital of the world' and Gansbaai as the 'shark-cage diving capital,' Stanford offers a tranquil escape from the marine frenzy. Activities in Stanford include bird-watching on the Lady Stanford boat, exploring Birkenhead for wine and beer, visiting local markets, tasting wines on the Stanford wine route, and enjoying the adventure of Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Accommodation options like the African-themed Stanford Heights River...

The European Union retaliated against the U.S. by imposing new duties on industrial and farm products in response to the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% by the Trump administration. The EU measures target goods worth $28 billion, including textiles, home appliances, and agricultural products, with a focus on products made in Republican-held states. EU officials emphasized the negative impact of tariffs on both economies and urged for negotiated outcomes to avoid...

A man was shot outside the terminal of Chicago O'Hare Airport following an altercation. The incident was captured on video and is currently under investigation by authorities. The victim's condition and the motive behind the shooting have not been disclosed at this time. Full Article