Pregnant influencer dies after alleged abduction and burning near Morinda

NEET-PG 2026 exam at Jaipur centre rescheduled to September 5 over power outage

Chinese startup launches AI laser system that claims to kill mosquitoes mid-flight

Photon Matrix, a startup based in Changzhou, China, has opened preorders for a blue laser mosquito-killing device priced at $1,088, with an indoor infrared variant available at $988. The system uses LiDAR and AI vision technology to scan a six-metre arc, detect a mosquito within three milliseconds, and destroy it by burning its wings. The company claims the device can eliminate up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in complete darkness. Mass production of the product began in August. However, none of the performance or safety claims have been verified by independent testing.

Chunky Panday reflects on role in Saaho and working with Prabhas

Bollywood actor Chunky Panday recently spoke about his experience playing the villain Devraj in the 2019 action thriller Saaho. Panday underwent a notable physical transformation to portray the sinister character, which drew widespread attention. He described his collaboration with Prabhas, who had risen to pan-India stardom following the Baahubali franchise, as a memorable professional experience. A scene in which his character chokes his own father left a strong emotional impact on the actor. Panday also expressed admiration for the film's large-scale production and technical ambition, calling it a career highlight.

Rasuwa District Bears Worst Brunt of Nepal's Deadly Flash Floods

Rasuwa, a district in northern Nepal, was the first and hardest-hit area when deadly flash floods struck on Wednesday. The floods brought widespread destruction, leaving the region submerged under debris. NDTV journalists conducted a ground report from the affected district to document the scale of damage. The disaster has highlighted the severe vulnerability of Nepal's northern districts to flash flooding.