Cheese with tiny maggots in it? Why the ‘outlawed’ ‘maggot cheese’ is still Sardinia’s popular local delicacy

Casu marzu, a Sardinian sheep’s milk cheese, contains live maggots and is a centuries-old delicacy. This unique cheese is produced by allowing cheese flies to lay eggs in pecorino cheese. The larvae break down the cheese, creating a spreadable texture and pungent aroma. European food laws have banned its sale due to health concerns and…

Elon Musk is not pleased with Mamdani’s grocery stores idea, calls him ‘a thief’

Elon Musk criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store proposal. He believes AI and robots will eventually offer cheaper goods and services. The city plans five grocery stores, aiming for significant shopper savings. Private operators will manage daily operations while the city covers costs. Critics question the funding and potential impact on existing…

How North Korea’s missile supply to Russia could widen Ukraine’s air defence gap?

In a significant military move, North Korea has deployed ballistic missile units in western Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict. These missiles, slated for integration into Russia’s 112th Missile Brigade, possess superior range and payload over Iskander systems. The collaboration marks an escalation, with North Korea supplying multiple missile systems since late 2023.

Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses to drop attempt to murder charge at initial stage, says intention matters more than nature of injuries

Justice Virinder Aggarwal dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging an order framing charges under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), holding that the prosecution material prima facie disclosed an intention to commit murder, which could only be tested during trial.

Army looks at drones to improve logistics in high-altitude battlefields such as Siachen

The Indian Army is procuring 2,715 logistics drones for high-altitude supply. These unmanned systems will connect troops in forward areas and remote posts. Drones will operate at various altitudes and extreme temperatures, requiring advanced navigation and sensors. The army seeks systems deployable from unprepared sites with minimal crew. This initiative aims to improve supply chain…