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Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. Neill was known for keeping his personal life private. He married Japanese makeup artist Noriko Watanabe in 1989 after the pair met while working on Dead Calm, which also starred Nicole Kidman. Before his marriage, Neill was in a long-term relationship with New Zealand actress Lisa Harrow, his Omen III co-star.

India will formally introduce comprehensive sex education in schools and colleges nationwide. The government has accepted a committee's report recommending this significant curriculum change. This move aims to address concerns regarding adolescent pregnancies and criminalization under the Pocso Act. Subjects like child sexual abuse and safety will be integrated from foundational stages. The National Council of Educational Research and Training will develop the new curriculum.

India officially launched its campaign for a United Nations Security Council seat. External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted the country's peacekeeping and development partnerships. India presented its SHANTI vision for global governance and cooperation among nations. The nation seeks support for its candidature amid a changing global landscape. India previously served eight terms as a non-permanent Security Council member.

The Supreme Court stressed fair procedures for declaring individuals foreign nationals. It found fault with tribunals and the Guwahati High Court's actions. Many orders were quashed as they lacked hearings for affected people. The court directed tribunals to provide fresh hearings and reconsider cases. This ensures lawful adjudication and protects constitutional rights for all.

A streamer named Clavicular claims Netanyahu's advisers sought his help. They reportedly wanted a gym livestream to improve the leader's image. Clavicular stated advisers believed Netanyahu appeared old and out of shape. This claim remains unverified by any official confirmation. A meeting with an adviser was confirmed at a nightclub.

The Miami Dolphins’ star player Tyreek Hill has experienced a pretty challenging time in the last few months amid his brutal knee injury, sparking chaos among many. Despite his record breaking performance in 2024, Tyreek Hill continues to remain a free agent, ahead of the new season. Amid this, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers have emerged as potential landing spots.

Ladakh will establish hill development councils in all seven districts to strengthen grassroots governance. This move aims to decentralize power and improve administrative reach across the vast territory. Currently, only Leh and Kargil districts have these autonomous district councils. Discussions are ongoing for a unique UT-level legislative body with broad powers. A draft framework for this new arrangement will be prepared soon.

The golden chariot was first conceived by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal

Vijay and his colleagues are in the best position to implement purposeful welfare schemes

A total of 35 industry leaders across sectors such as FinTech, Global Capability Centres, automotive, hospitals, healthcare, consulting, Banking, cyber security participated in the round table

As land acquisition in Bengal remains tricky, CM says government will purchase land for industry

Government funding narrows the gap between average cost of supply and average revenue realisation of the TNPDCL, says the White Paper

The agency is likely to probe the money laundering angle in the case. The police had seized ₹60 lakh in unaccounted cash from one of the suspects

Archaeologists have uncovered a hidden underground chamber beneath Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy, in a discovery that could reshape historians' understanding of one of ancient Rome's most famous imperial estates. The find was recently announced by Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) in Seville, Spain. Researchers believe the underground structure predates Emperor Hadrian's reign by several centuries, making it potentially the oldest known structure at the historic site.

He accused the government of filing a defective suit to help AP’s Godavari–Banakacherla project