Sam Neill, 78, Laid to Rest in Private New Zealand Funeral

Tuchel backs Argentina's dark blue jersey choice for World Cup semi-final

England coach Thomas Tuchel has expressed understanding of Argentina's decision to wear their dark blue jersey for the upcoming World Cup semifinal. Tuchel acknowledged that superstition and lucky charms play a recognized role at the elite level of sport. Argentina's dark blue kit carries historical significance, having been associated with past victories against England. However, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni downplayed any superstitious reasoning, attributing the kit choice to tradition rather than luck.

Delhi HC Seeks Govt Response on Medical Aid Plea for Hunger-Striking Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central and Delhi state governments to respond to a public interest litigation concerning climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28, protesting examination irregularities and demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini filed the PIL requesting that Wangchuk be hospitalised and provided supervised medical treatment. The court's move signals judicial attention toward the health and welfare of the fasting activist.

Palestine welcomes India's renewed support for two-state solution and development projects

Black hole merger 1.3 billion light-years away validates Hawking's area law

A collision between two black holes, occurring 1.3 billion light-years from Earth, has provided the strongest observational proof yet for Stephen Hawking's black hole area theorem. First proposed roughly five decades ago, the law states that the surface area of a black hole can never decrease over time. Measurements of the merged black hole confirmed that its area grew in precise agreement with Hawking's theoretical predictions. The findings were made possible through a joint analysis of gravitational wave data by researchers working across the LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA observatories. Scientists say the results strengthen the foundational principles underpinning modern physics and cosmology.