Politics
Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Buffalo Slaughter at Gujarat Zoos
The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the culling of buffaloes in Gujarat zoos, noting it is not for commercial or human consumption purposes.
World
UK citizens from hantavirus cruise ship monitored after return
Nine UK citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, returned to Britain and are under monitoring. Three deaths have been reported.
Entertainment
Cockroach Janta Party: India's Viral Satirical Political Movement
The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical political movement founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has gone viral with over 40,000 members in two days, engaging leaders like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad on unemployment, democracy, and student issues.
Business
Muthoot Fincorp Sees Gold Price Boost for Loan Growth, 70% Loans for Productive Use
Muthoot Fincorp CEO says higher gold prices expand borrowing headroom, with 70% of loans for productive purposes. IPO plans involve Rs 4000 crore primary issuance, no OFS. Asset quality stable with LTV below 60%.
Lifestyle
Technology
Squadron Leader Saanya First Woman to Earn Top IAF Instructor Rating
Squadron Leader Saanya makes history as the first woman officer to earn the prestigious Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor rating in the Indian Air Force.
Aravindh Chithambaram Wins Esports World Cup Qualifier
Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram becomes first Indian to qualify for Esports World Cup 2026 Chess main event, winning DreamHack Atlanta qualifier with USD 15,000 prize.
NTT DATA to Acquire WinWire for Enterprise AI Boost
NTT DATA signs agreement to acquire WinWire, adding over 1,000 Azure engineers and Microsoft specialists to scale enterprise AI adoption globally.
Iran Forms Strait Authority, Codifies Hormuz Blockade
Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to control the Strait of Hormuz, demanding transit fees and dictating passage. Experts warn of possible US military strikes within 24-48 hours.
Reddit User Gets 'Goodie Bag' Instead of Salary Hike
A Reddit post about a company giving employees goodie bags instead of a raise went viral, sparking debate. The bag contained basic items like a water bottle and candy.
