Day: August 5, 2026

‘Extremely hazardous’: Seafarers’ union urges PM Modi to deploy Navy after Indian vessel sinks

After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk but said his indefinite fast over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations would continue.

A village meeting to resolve an ancestral property dispute tragically ended in bloodshed. A former village pradhan allegedly shot his younger brother dead with a rifle. The dispute involved a three-bigha plot and jointly owned agricultural machines. Police detained the accused pradhan and his son following the incident. An investigation is underway after a murder…

A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interest rate and tax benefits under the Old Tax Regime. The PPF interest rate is 7.1% for this quarter. Interest earned is tax-free under the Income Tax Act 2025.

How an eel elevator on Maine’s Penobscot River helped restore millions of fish and brought humpback whales back

A logger orchestrated an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank in 1974. He burned seventy old tires inside Mount Edgecumbe’s crater, creating a smoke column. Residents of Sitka, Alaska, believed the volcano was erupting, causing widespread panic. A Coast Guard helicopter discovered the prank and the giant “APRIL FOOL” message. This elaborate hoax became a legendary…

A special court sentenced a 35-year-old man to ten years imprisonment for assaulting his niece. The deaf-mute minor survivor communicated her ordeal through gestures and written statements. Her testimony, facilitated by an interpreter, proved crucial in the trial proceedings. The court ordered the Rs 1 lakh fine to be paid as compensation to the survivor….

Indian refiners have stepped up crude oil purchases, with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals buying 1 million barrels of Oman crude through a tender, according to trade sources. The cargo was purchased at a premium of about $3 a barrel over dated Brent, with Mitsui & Co Energy Trading Singapore identified as the seller.

The United States and Ukraine are in ongoing talks regarding the production of Patriot missiles. Ukraine is aiming to locally manufacture specific components while final assembly would take place in Europe. This strategy looks to ramp up production while safeguarding delicate technologies. As Kyiv’s supply of interceptors dwindles, any potential deal will necessitate both governmental…

Akasa Air’s CEO supports airport operators owning airlines, emphasizing India’s need for more aviation competition. He is confident the government will consider all factors before making a final decision. IndiGo’s co-founder expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest with such a proposal. The Indian aviation market is experiencing rapid growth and needs diverse airline options….