Politics
GI Tag Sought for Sacred Gopi Chandan Soil from Dwarka's Gopi Talav
Gujarat seeks GI tag for Gopi Chandan, a sacred soil from Dwarka's Gopi Talav, revered by Krishna devotees. The application cites ancient texts and unique mineral composition.
World
IUML Slams Kerala Govt for No Compensation in Valparai Accident
IUML criticises Kerala government for failing to announce compensation for Valparai accident victims, alleging discrimination and demanding immediate relief.
Entertainment
Gemini Horoscope Today: Courage Leads, Avoid Arguments and Big Purchases
Today, Gemini, courage comes first. Mars boosts your initiative, but avoid arguments with your spouse. Postpone big purchases and focus on health.
Business
Road construction crisis in Ernakulam as bitumen prices surge 40%
Ernakulam faces a road construction standstill due to a 40% surge in bitumen prices, labour shortages, and extreme heat, threatening pre-monsoon repairs.
Lifestyle
Technology
CDS: Space failure means fighting blind, dominance key
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan warns that failing in space will force India to fight blind, while dominance ensures foresight. He emphasizes space as a strategic domain influencing defence and war outcomes.
ISpA, OrbitAID Seek Policy Support for Orbital Servicing
The Indian Space Association and OrbitAID Aerospace have urged the government to provide policy support and financial incentives to nurture the nascent orbital servicing ecosystem in India.
Jharsuguda Police Bust Inter-State Narcotics and Arms Syndicate
Jharsuguda district police dismantled an inter-state narcotics and arms syndicate, arresting three persons and seizing ganja, a firearm, ammunition, and Rs 4.87 lakh in cash.
China's First Astronaut Heard Mysterious Knocking in Space
China's first astronaut Yang Liwei reported hearing a strange knocking sound during his 2003 Shenzhou 5 mission, which remains unexplained despite scientific theories.
Man held with MDMA after chase in Thiruvananthapuram
A 27-year-old man, accused in multiple criminal cases including attempted murder and drug peddling, was arrested with 1.5g of MDMA after a chase in Kallambalam, Thiruvananthapuram.
