Year: 2026

Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte for alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Protesters marched towards the state assembly demanding reforms and an independent probe. Police used water cannons and baton-charged demonstrators who breached barricades. The agitation entered its 17th day with protesters seeking CBI or retired judge investigation. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed…

Sales rise 19254.84% to Rs 60.00 crore

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is returning to fiction writing after a thirteen-year hiatus. She will serially release her new novel, ‘Last Days in Two Nations,’ throughout August. Scott studied creative writing at Princeton University under Toni Morrison. She has given away over twenty-six billion dollars to numerous charitable organizations. Her current net worth stands at thirty-three…

Sales rise 26.77% to Rs 45.89 crore

The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 1865, it was swallowed by rising waters after the Hoover Dam was built in 1938. Now, the lakebed displays its foundations, allowing history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to connect…

Repurposing decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming a promising trend, moving away from traditional landfill disposal. These large fiberglass structures are now being shredded and incorporated into cement production. Furthermore, innovative designs have led to the transformation of some blades into pedestrian bridges. While these initiatives are commendable, they signal just the beginning.

Sales rise 23.92% to Rs 4214.54 crore

Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht Launchpad faced criticism after a reported failure to assist a stranded boat. The vessel’s crew explained they were on a different radio channel and help was already en route. A cruise ship eventually towed the disabled skiff safely back to Farragut Bay. Passengers aboard the cruise ship reportedly booed the yacht after…

Sales decline 16.59% to Rs 8.85 crore

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was found not guilty in a sexual harassment case, as the court uncovered potential political agendas behind the allegations. It noted connections between the complainants, a specific wrestling akhada, and political entities. Additionally, the court scrutinised the addresses shared by complainants and mentioned that a few maintained contact…