Politics
Teok Assembly Constituency Braces for Direct AGP vs Congress Battle in Assam
The Teok assembly constituency in Assam's Jorhat district is set for a high-stakes direct contest between AGP and Congress. AGP has dropped four-time MLA Renupoma Rajkhowa for a fresh face, while Congress fields Pallabi Gogoi, who narrowly lost in 2021.
World
Man Arrested in Odisha for Poisoning Leopard, Skin Seized by Forest Officials
Forest officials in Kandhamal district arrested a man for allegedly poisoning a leopard to death a year ago. A leopard skin was seized, and the accused confessed to the crime in retaliation for a cow kill.
Entertainment
Dhurandhar 2 Smashes Records, Becomes First Bollywood Film to Cross ₹1000 Crore Net
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has made history by becoming the first Bollywood film to cross ₹1000 crore net in India after 18 days, breaking previous records and sparking social media frenzy.
Business
Patna Metro Project Accelerates: Trial Runs Completed, Elevated Corridor Construction Advances
The Patna Metro project is advancing rapidly with successful trial runs on the Bhootnath-Malahi Pakri stretch. Construction intensifies on the Khemnichak-Mithapur elevated corridor, where pier girders are being installed to form a continuous deck.
Lifestyle
Technology
India's Gaganyatris Train in Ladakh for Gaganyaan Space Mission
ISRO and IAF launch Mission MITRA in Ladakh to study astronaut behavior in high-altitude conditions, simulating spaceflight stress for the Gaganyaan program.
iOS 26.5 Beta: Maps Ads, RCS Encryption, and EU Features
Apple releases the first public beta of iOS 26.5, introducing ads in Apple Maps, enhanced RCS encryption for cross-platform messaging, and EU-specific interoperability features under the Digital Markets Act.
Xovian Aerospace Gets $2M for AI Satellite Infrastructure
Bengaluru's Xovian Aerospace has raised $2 million from investor Ashish Kacholia to advance its AI-native RF satellite network for global intelligence, aiming to launch its first satellite and expand teams.
Google TurboQuant AI Memory Tech Sparks Market Reaction
Google unveils TurboQuant, a compression algorithm that reduces AI memory needs by 6x and speeds processing 8x, causing immediate stock drops for memory chip makers and drawing comparisons to DeepSeek's market impact.
Artemis II Now Closer to Moon Than Earth, NASA Reports
NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone, now positioned closer to the Moon than Earth, as it continues its journey toward lunar orbit and a planned crewed flyby.
