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This year, the Neelakurinji is expected to bloom across the Chokramudy, Meeshapulimala, Edalimedu, Sevenmalai, and Gundumala hills in Munnar. On the Chokramudy hills, some plants have already started blooming

A joint site inspection and geological and geotechnical assessment of the tunnel project last month had warned about the “localised or large-scale slope failure”

For the past two years, a total of 20 colleges did not receive even a single student for some of the basic science courses

A major attraction of the programme was a live demonstration of Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, showcasing how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday experiences through wearable technology

Both sentenced to four years simple imprisonment and fined ₹20,000 each

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the Muse Spark 1.1 AI model's public developer access. This marks Meta's shift towards paid enterprise offerings, challenging rivals. The advanced model excels at coding and autonomous digital operations. Developers can now build applications using Muse Spark via a new API. Early US users receive free trial credits before a pay-as-you-go model.

Explaining the district’s progress, Venkateswar says 73.4% of the enumeration forms have been collected and 4.42% of the work related to verification of the ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) list has been completed

With this order, now the stage is clear for transferring hundred of Regular First Appeals, arising from the orders passed by the senior civil judges in various taluks and districts, pending for adjudication in HC’s three benches, to the respective district courts.

The same extradition exercise was carried out unsuccessfully two years ago, when Saurabh Chandrakar was traced to Dubai; CBI files additional charge sheets against more than 70 people

Argentina's Facundo Tello will referee the France-Morocco World Cup quarter-final, drawing attention for his strict officiating style after famously showing 10 red cards in an Argentine Super Cup match. FIFA's decision to appoint an all-Argentine refereeing team has sparked debate, but France's players dismissed concerns, insisting they are focused solely on preparing for Morocco.

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has decided to postpone the hearing regarding Salman Khan's plea about the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy'. The actor's legal team asserts that the film employs elements of his personal narrative without authorization. However, the filmmakers have firmly contested the request for immediate court relief. The next court session concerning this issue is slated for Friday.

An alleged yearbook note from Taylor Swift to a high school classmate has gone crazy viral online. Many commenters interpret the heartfelt note as a sign of romantic feelings and jealousy. Others argue it reflects common language among close female friends who are now millennials. They state such expressions were typical teenage demeanor in the early 2000s. The widespread discussion highlights differing views on female platonic admiration for one another.

Two doctors resigned after an alleged assault by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. Protests erupted across Maharashtra's medical fraternity following the traumatic incident. The accused corporator was admitted to Thane District Civil Hospital after his arrest. Doctors demanded his disqualification and stronger security measures for healthcare professionals. The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare workers nationwide.

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have identified nanoplastics in the pristine soils of Antarctica for the very first time. These microscopic plastic particles journey through the atmosphere, reaching even the most isolated regions. Analysis of soil samples revealed contamination from tyre wear and everyday plastic products. It suggests that both local human activities and far-reaching atmospheric movements contribute to this alarming trend, underscoring the widespread impact of plastic pollution worldwide.

World Cup 2026 has given us late winners, old gods, new monsters, bad exits, ugly controversies and now France vs Morocco: a quarter-final with La Marseillaise, Moroccan drums, PSG betrayals and unfinished business from 2022.