Politics
Indian Railways Plans Major Speed Upgrade: 400 Mail Express Trains to Run at 130 kmph by 2026
Indian Railways plans to upgrade 400 mail and express trains to 130 kmph by 2026, enhancing speed and efficiency on key routes across the country.
World
NGT Seeks Fresh Responses on Padampur Bus Stand Pond Dispute
The National Green Tribunal has sought fresh responses from Odisha authorities over allegations of construction on a pond for a bus stand project, despite a status quo order protecting the water body.
Entertainment
A Trans-Man's Life and Activism in Sunil Mohan's New Memoir
Sunil Mohan's memoir 'Your Stick Will Not Break My Strength' explores themes of family, kinship, self-acceptance, and the challenges faced by trans-men in India, including legal erasure and toxic masculinity.
Business
India's Forex Reserves Rise by $938 Million to $682.3 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $938 million to $682.321 billion for the week ended May 28, as per RBI data. The reserves had hit an all-time high of $728.494 billion in February.
Lifestyle
Technology
FIFA Cancels Free World Cup Tickets Issued by Mistake
FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets mistakenly issued for free to about 60 fans due to a technical error. Affected buyers must complete payment to retain their reserved seats.
Cold War Network Recorded Whale Songs
During the Cold War, the US Navy's SOSUS network, designed to detect Soviet submarines, accidentally recorded whale calls, leading to a major scientific discovery about whale communication across oceans.
IISER Kolkata, GreenAI Host Eco-Friendly AI Symposium
IISER Kolkata and GreenAI Services held a symposium on World Environment Day, focusing on sustainable and culturally inclusive AI in India, with key insights from industry leaders.
Surtsey: Iceland's Forbidden Volcanic Island Reveals How Life Begins
Discover Surtsey, Iceland's protected volcanic island born in 1963. A natural laboratory for studying ecosystem development, it remains off-limits to humans, offering unique insights into how life colonizes new land.
Heavy Screen Time May Permanently Alter Childhood Brains
A new paper warns that excessive screen time during critical developmental windows up to age 25 can irreversibly shape the brain, urging scientific study over emotional debate.
