India’s Research Growth Faces Credibility Test As Paper Retractions Rise India’s rise as a global research hub is facing a serious credibility challenge after six Indian universities reportedly featured among the world’s top 10 institutions for research paper retractions in 2025. The development has raised concerns within the academic community, as India’s growing research output is now being questioned over issues such as plagiarism, fake peer r

Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran Wedding Buzz Grows After Uncle’s Remark Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran are once again in the spotlight after fresh remarks from a family member of the music composer brought their reported wedding plans back into public discussion. For more than a year, speculation has surrounded Anirudh Ravichander’s personal life, with reports linking him to Kavya Maran, the popular face of Sunrisers Hyderabad and daughter of Su

Udhayanidhi Stalin attacks Vijay over Assembly conduct Tamil Nadu’s political temperature rose again after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of turning the Legislative Assembly into a stage-managed spectacle rather than a serious forum for governance. Speaking at a public event in Thanjavur, Udhayanidhi said the conduct of the House under the TVK

19-Month-Old Boy Allegedly Loses Vision After Wrong Drops Given at Madhya Pradesh Hospital A 19-month-old boy has allegedly lost vision in both eyes after a suspected medical error at a civil hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district. The child’s family has accused the attending doctor of negligence, claiming that nasal drops were mistakenly administered into the boy’s eyes during treatment. Health authorities have ordered an enquiry into the matter.

A viral photo claiming to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan inside Adiala Jail or during a court appearance has been flagged as likely AI-generated. Fact-checkers pointed to distorted fingers, unnatural hand shapes and warped background details as signs that the image may not be real. The picture was widely shared on social media, where many users believed it showed a recent glimpse of Khan from custody. However, there is no v

Delhi records warmest morning in two years Delhi continued to reel under intense heat and humidity as the delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon pushed the capital into unusually uncomfortable weather conditions. The city recorded its warmest morning in two years, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.1 degrees Celsius, well above the seasonal average. The high nighttime temperature added to the discomfort, leaving

K Bhagyaraj Remembered: How The Screenplay King Changed Tamil Cinema Chennai, June 29: Tamil cinema bid an emotional farewell to K Bhagyaraj, the celebrated “Screenplay King”, as the veteran filmmaker, actor, and writer was cremated with state honours in Chennai. Bhagyaraj, who died on June 27 at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack, leaves behind a five-decade legacy built on sharp screenplays, relatable characters, humour, family emotions,

Operation Sindoor Soldiers Named In National War Memorial Roll Of Honour More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the Union government has officially recorded the names of six Indian military personnel who were killed during the operation. Their names have been included in the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The names have also been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra, also known as the Circle of Sacrifice. The memorial honours armed

Jungkook Dreamers Credits Row: Fans Question BTS Listing The Jungkook Dreamers credits controversy has sparked fresh debate among fans after BTS was reportedly listed alongside Jungkook on streaming credits for the FIFA World Cup song. The discussion gained attention online as fans questioned whether Jungkook’s solo achievement was being mixed with BTS’ group identity. According to reports, screenshots shared on social media showed BTS appearing in c

Mahima Rajput Selected For ShakthiSAT Mission With Students From 108 Countries A 14-year-old Indian student, Mahima Rajput, has been selected for the international space mission ShakthiSAT, a global student initiative that will bring together participants from 108 countries. Mahima, a Class 10 student from Chhattisgarh, will represent India in the mission, which aims to give young students hands-on exposure to space science, satellite development, and in

CBSE Class 7–9 Students May Continue Foreign Languages Till Class 10 Students studying in Classes 7, 8, and 9 in CBSE schools may not have to change their foreign language subjects midway, bringing relief to parents and schools concerned over the implementation of the three-language policy. According to the latest report, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated that students who are already studying two foreign languages under the exi

Boeing 777 Low Pass In Texas Raises Aviation Safety Concerns A converted Boeing 777 freighter made an unusually low pass over a private airfield in Texas during a pre-delivery test flight, raising questions over aviation safety procedures and clearance margins. Boeing 777 Makes Low Pass Over Texas Airfield The incident reportedly took pla

Venezuela Twin Earthquakes Toll Rises To 235 As Rescue Teams Search Rubble Rescue teams and volunteers continued searching through collapsed buildings in Venezuela after twin powerful earthquakes left around 235 people dead, thousands injured, and many others trapped under rubble. The earthquakes struck west of Caracas, causing heavy damage in the capital region and nearby coasta

Maharashtra Clears Rs 1,722 Crore Versova-Bandra Sea Link Connector The Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure has approved a Rs 1,722.40 crore connector project linked to the under-construction Versova-Bandra Sea Link in Mumbai. The approved project will build a 3.55-km road connecting the Bandra Fort end of the Versova-Bandra Sea Link with the Savarkar Sea Bridge.

CM Vijay Joins Start Run Stop Drugs Run At Chennai Marina Chennai, June 26, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off and joined the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” anti-drug awareness run at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Friday, marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Source: YouTube