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Amit Shah calls for authentic decolonisation of India's history and knowledge

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the need to decolonise India's history and knowledge systems in an authentic manner. He clarified that this process is not about erasing history but about freeing knowledge from ideological constraints. Shah underlined the importance of preserving India's traditional knowledge and ancient manuscripts. He proposed building a broader national network to share and promote India's heritage collections. The minister also called for harnessing Indology for the benefit of both India and the wider world.

Pakistan Air Force Faces Fleet Aging Crisis Amid Tight Defence Budget

Pakistan's air force is under growing pressure as several of its older aircraft approach the end of their operational service life. While global air forces have generally downsized since the Cold War, Pakistan has maintained combat strength through diverse aircraft acquisitions and upgrades. However, rising procurement and maintenance costs are straining the country's defence capabilities. Economic constraints now threaten Pakistan's ability to finance future fighter jet purchases. Analysts warn this could significantly weaken the PAF's operational readiness in the years ahead.

‘80% Indians non-vegetarian’: Rahul Gandhi’s BRICS dinner remark

El Niño Expected to Suppress Atlantic Hurricane Activity This Season

Climate scientists are forecasting a quieter-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season, with El Niño conditions acting as a natural suppressor of storm development. El Niño typically increases wind shear in the Atlantic, which disrupts the formation and intensification of hurricanes. However, experts are cautioning the public against complacency, stressing that even a single storm can cause catastrophic damage. They point to 1992 as a key historical example, when Hurricane Andrew struck late in a slow season yet proved devastatingly destructive.

US secretly flies out diplomat from UK after allegations of indecent images

Historical Aurora Records Help Scientists Map 8 Solar Cycles from 1560–1640

Researchers have used a new statistical method to analyze centuries-old observations of auroras in the sky. The study successfully reconstructed eight distinct solar activity cycles spanning the period from 1560 to 1640. These findings provide rare insight into the Sun's behavior during an era that predates modern scientific instruments. The results align closely with other independent records of solar activity, strengthening confidence in the methodology. The research marks a significant step forward in understanding long-term solar dynamics using historical data.

‘Stepmotherly treatment’: Tejashwi slams Centre over Bihar flood relief

Indian-Origin Lab Owner Sought in US Over Alleged $93M Medicare Fraud

A lab owner of Indian origin is being sought by US authorities in connection with an alleged Medicare fraud scheme worth $93 million. The case involves fraudulent billing claims submitted to the federal Medicare healthcare program. US investigators have identified the individual as a key suspect in the scheme. The alleged fraud represents a significant financial crime targeting government-funded healthcare resources.

Toddler's Persistent Cough Turns Out to Be Serious Heart Condition

A three-year-old girl's ongoing cough, initially mistaken for asthma, was found to be a symptom of a serious underlying heart condition. Doctors emphasize that heart problems in children can closely resemble respiratory illnesses, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Medical professionals recommend that parents seek evaluation when children experience prolonged coughs or unusual fatigue. Diagnostic tools such as echocardiograms and thorough clinical examinations are key to identifying cardiac issues early. The case highlights the importance of awareness around subtle symptoms that may warrant timely medical attention in young children.

Nine Dead in Nagaland's Tuensang District After Toxic Liquor Consumption

At least nine people have died in Tuensang district of Nagaland after consuming toxic liquor. The tragedy has reignited debate around the enforcement of the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act of 1989, which has been in effect since 1990. Despite the long-standing prohibition law, illicit alcohol appears to have been accessible in the region. The incident highlights persistent challenges in curbing the illegal production and distribution of liquor in the state.

Bihar tea stall has offered free milk to infants for 35 years

A tea stall in Rajgir, Bihar, has been providing free milk to infants up to 18 months old since 1990. The initiative was started by the stall's founder and has continued for over three decades. Today, the founder's brother carries on the tradition, funding it entirely from the shop's daily earnings. He views the gesture as a source of personal fulfillment, believing that helping others brings its own rewards. The practice has grown into a cherished family legacy spanning generations.

'Cong doing politics over food at Brics': BJP slams Rahul for '80% non-veg' post

Strangers drove donor liver 800 miles after 9/11 groundings to save infant

In 2001, a six-month-old named Kareena required an urgent liver transplant but was too ill to be moved from her Houston hospital. When the September 11 attacks grounded all US flights, a coordinated effort by volunteers and Tennessee National Guard members transported the donor liver nearly 800 miles by road from Nashville to Houston. The extraordinary relay ensured the organ reached Kareena in time for her life-saving surgery. Twenty-five years on, she has graduated from college and is now pursuing health policy studies in law school.

US scales back ops to protect tankers in Hormuz amid heavy Iranian attack

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China develops laser-armed armored vehicle to counter drones amid Taiwan tensions

China's military is developing an armored vehicle equipped with laser weapons designed to neutralize drone threats. The system is intended to defend against potential aerial incursions, particularly in the context of tensions with Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwan is actively advancing its own drone capabilities and ramping up defense spending in response. Both developments reflect broader lessons drawn from recent international conflicts involving drone warfare. The moves signal a significant shift in regional military strategy focused on countering aerial surveillance and attacks.

Smriti Mandhana deflects personal questions, keeps focus on cricket in podcast

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana appeared on a recent podcast hosted by Shamani, where she was asked about the hardest night of her life. After a long pause, she made it clear she preferred to discuss only cricket and not her personal life. Mandhana has not publicly addressed her reported relationship with singer Palash Muchhal, with whom she was said to be engaged. Her guarded response drew attention given ongoing public curiosity about her personal affairs.

‘Not working with his own mind’: Mayawati says nephew Akash under Siddharth’s influence

‘Reflect world of today’: UN Chief Antonio Guterres backs PM Modi’s call to reform UNSC

Trump's Childhood Queens Home Sells for $2 Million

A Tudor-style house in Jamaica Estates, Queens, where Donald Trump spent his early childhood, has been sold for $2 million. The property was originally built in 1940 by Trump's father, real estate developer Fred Trump, in the affluent New York neighborhood. Trump lived at the residence until the age of four. The Trump family has not owned the property for several years prior to this sale.