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Prajakta Mali had said that BJP Suresh Dhas’ comments linking her with NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde was derogatory and that he had used her name for selfish interests

The former U.S. President’s mother, Lillian Carter, had served in Maharashtra as a member of the U.S. Peace Corps in the 1960s; he visited India in 1978 to negotiate on nuclear issues and strengthen bilateral ties

Elon Musk moderated his support for H-1B visas, admitting the program needs reform due to backlash from MAGA hardliners. Musk suggested raising the minimum salary to fix the system, which critics claim favors lower-wage IT workers. MAGA supporters argue that the program undermines American jobs and favors foreign workers.

Ministry says the Northeast is ‘walking on the path of peace and prosperity’; lauds crackdown on Left-Wing Extremism; says a whole-of-the-government approach will end drug menace in country

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, despite various controversies and a struggling Democratic campaign led by Kamala Harris, marked a significant political resurgence and prompted global speculation about his second term.

A recent study has shown that smoking a single cigarette cuts 17 minutes off a man's life and 22 minutes off a woman’s. Smokers lose 10-11 years of life expectancy on average compared to non-smokers. Researchers stress the critical importance of quitting, as smoking causes significant harm throughout life and the healthiest option is complete cessation.

A former local corporator discovered a cleaning staff member conducting an ECG on a patient at a BMC-run hospital in Mumbai. The hospital acknowledged it due to a lack of technicians and claimed the individual was trained and supervised. The incident highlights the broader manpower shortage at peripheral hospitals.

The Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) say it is unfortunate to hear such a statement from someone holding a ministerial post. Mr. Rane says he was only comparing the situation in Kerala with Pakistan and reiterates his statement that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won from Kerala with the support of terrorist organisations in the State.

India neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya Antriksh Station, also included astrobiology experiments and payloads from private sector startups and educational institutions onboard POEM.

Gen Z's slang in 2024 saw terms like 'brain rot,' 'demure,' and 'manifest' become increasingly popular. Dictionaries highlighted these words, reflecting digital media's impact, societal trends, and polarisation. Notable mentions include 'brat,' 'rawdogging,' and 'kakistocracy,' capturing cultural shifts and anxieties, while 'lavender marriage' emerged as a unique relationship concept.

With the mission, ISRO aims to exhibit technologies needed for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking using two small satellites which have been mastered by only an elite group of spacefaring nations

Minister Suresh Khanna informed about the plan to launch a dedicated website and app, an AI-powered chatbot in 11 languages, and QR code-based passes for people and vehicles

Parents were outraged after discovering that Wulidianzi School in Liaoning province served students food stored in containers previously used for dog food. Younger students ate leftovers collected from older students, leading to illness. Local authorities are investigating. The incident sparked heavy criticism on social media, calling for strict punishment and better surveillance to prevent such incidents in the future.