14 Kazakh Soldiers Die in Caspian Sea Naval Exercise; Five Officials Detained

Possible 45-Million-Year-Old 'Thunder Beast' Fossils Found in California

Fossilized bones of a large hoofed mammal were discovered during an excavation project in Oceanside, California. The remains were found about 12 feet underground within the sedimentary layers of the Santiago Formation. Paleontologists believe the fossils may belong to either a thunder beast or a swamp rhino. The discovery occurred during active construction work at the site. Researchers are currently analyzing the bones to confirm the species.

Ruckus in J&K assembly: BJP MLAs tear up statehood resolution moved by CM Omar

Long Jumper Shaili Singh Eyes Asian Games Medal After Battling Injuries

Indian long jumper Shaili Singh, 22, has established herself as one of India's key medal contenders for the 2026 Asian Games. The young athlete drew early inspiration from legendary Indian jumper Anju Bobby George, who has since become her mentor. Shaili's path to the top has been marked by resilience, having overcome both humble beginnings and significant injury setbacks. She credits mental techniques such as visualisation, along with a deep passion for the sport, as central to her progress. Singh now aims to fulfil her potential on the continental stage at the upcoming Games.

UP twin sisters' identical biometrics stall Aadhaar update for months

Twin sisters Khijra Zubair and Tuba Zubair from Uttar Pradesh encountered prolonged difficulties updating their Aadhaar cards for school enrollment. The problem stemmed from their identical fingerprints and retina scans, which caused confusion in the biometric verification system. Their applications remained stuck for several months before the family sought intervention from the district magistrate. The local administration then stepped in and coordinated with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue. The case highlights a broader challenge that identical twins can face with biometric identification systems like Aadhaar.