Iran’s longest-serving Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was flown back to Iran from Iraq on Thursday, with his coffin escorted by a fighter jet, according to Reuters footage.Khamenei’s burial is scheduled later in the day in his hometown of Mashhad following a grand funeral ceremony. His coffin was brought from Iraq after funeral rites in…
Goblin shark near Tonga Trench (2024). Credit: Minderoo-University of Western Australia Deep-Sea Research Center and Inkfish For the first time, scientists have filmed live goblin sharks swimming freely in their natural deep-sea habitat, giving researchers a glimpse of one of the world’s rarest and most mysterious sharks without removing it from the ocean. The discovery…
A heated exchange between a cab driver and a passenger has become the latest talking point on social media, with thousands of users weighing in on where personal boundaries should be drawn during a cab ride. The viral clip has sparked conversations about passenger etiquette, respect for someone else’s property, and whether paying for a…
The claims arose out of a road accident that occurred on 16.04.2022 near Harina Bus Stand on National Highway-6 under Kharagpur (Local) Police Station. (AI image) The Calcutta High Court has held that the mere fact that a vehicle was stationary at the time of an accident does not absolve its owner or insurer from…
Gurgaon’s glass towers and corporate offices were submerged by recent heavy rains. Many roads became impassable, and commuters faced significant travel disruptions. Gurgaon likes to call itself India’s Millennium City — a skyline of glass towers and a financial engine for Haryana. But all it took was a few hours of rain to strip that…
Investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s remarks casting doubt on the temporary truce in the conflict with Iran. (AI image) Wall Street traded with little direction on Thursday, while oil prices remained relatively stable after the sharp volatility seen a day earlier, as investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s…
President Mahmud Abbas (file pic) announced the legislative elections after a 20 year freeze Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28, reviving a democratic process that has remained frozen for nearly 20 years.The decree, issued on Thursday, asks Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem to vote for…
Scientists say Lake Powell should be drained to help save Lake Mead as Colorado River crisis deepens (Associated Press file photo) Scientists have suggested that instead of continuing to keep large amounts of water in Lake Powell, the reservoir should gradually be drained and the water stored in Lake Mead instead.The proposal comes as both…
While Uttar Pradesh is best noted for its iconic wonders like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and Ayodhya’s temples, there are some places hidden well beneath its rich history. Not many must be aware of the stories of haunted mansions, abandoned hospitals, and mysterious neighbourhoods. While none of these ghost stories have been verified,…
Image of crash (Resolution improved using AI) A Hellenic Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon executed a successful emergency landing at Zakynthos International Airport on Thursday afternoon after suffering an unspecified technical issue mid-flight.The incident occurred on July 9 when the fighter jet, belonging to the 116th Combat Wing, was forced to divert to the southern…