Trinamool's Asish Banerjee: From Teacher to Senior Aide of CM Mamata Banerjee

India's $20 Trillion Economy Goal by 2036 Hinges on Key Reforms

India has the potential to become a $20 trillion economy by 2036, provided it implements a comprehensive set of structural reforms. The services sector is expected to be the primary growth engine, accounting for more than 65% of GDP. A proposed 20-step reform agenda focuses on improving tax systems, including GST, and strengthening capital markets. Global capability centers and the tourism industry have been identified as significant contributors to this economic expansion. Experts stress that disciplined and effective execution of these measures will be critical to achieving the ambitious target.

Stirling Castle skeleton identified as first confirmed trebuchet fatality

A 14th-century skeleton unearthed beneath Scotland's Stirling Castle is believed to be the first archaeologically confirmed victim of a trebuchet. Researchers documented over 160 fractures across the body, including 61 skull breaks and nearly 60 rib fractures. The severe and widespread injuries point to a high-velocity boulder strike from behind. Experts believe the man was killed during the 1304 siege of Stirling Castle. The findings offer rare physical evidence of medieval siege warfare casualties.

Virgil Earp Claimed 160-Acre Arizona Homestead After O.K. Corral Gunfight

Virgil Earp, a survivor of the notorious O.K. Corral shootout, filed a homestead claim for 160 acres near Prescott, Arizona, in 1898. He pursued the land through the federal homesteading program, marking a significant shift from his earlier life as a frontier lawman. His Civil War military service reduced his required residency period to just two years. By 1900, Earp had successfully obtained the title to the property, completing his transition to a quieter life as a settler.

Jharkhand protests: Students to gherao CM residence on August 20 if demands not met