National News

Hanle village in Ladakh attracts global tourists for its exceptionally dark night skies. This remote location offers pristine views of the Milky Way, drawing stargazers worldwide. It became India's first International Dark Sky Reserve in December 2022. Local communities actively preserve these skies, integrating astronomy with cultural traditions. Astrotourism here focuses on community involvement and preservation rather than extraction.

Scientists have identified eight common sound patterns that form the basis of birdsong after analysing more than 116,000 recordings from 3,160 songbird species worldwide. The study found that birds living in different habitats sing differently because forests, open landscapes and the way sound travels influence which songs work best, alongside evolution.

A 73-year-old advocate who had contested against the former Chief Minister in Kolathur constituency insists upon an inquiry by the Election Commission of India

Israel had witnessed one of its strongest tourism recoveries following the COVID-19 pandemic before the conflict interrupted its growth trajectory, Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, Israel Ministry of Tourism said

The anti-paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar evolved into a wider expression of Gen Z’s concerns over fairness, accountability and trust, posing a political challenge for the BJP and prompting questions about the credibility of sections of the mainstream media

“The proposed action is not only grossly excessive, but also appears to be politically vengeful and communally motivated,” says the Rajya Sabha member

Recalling the conflict, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said 527 soldiers were martyred during the Kargil War, including 13 from Karnataka

Operation Sindoor showed India’s resolve, the Union Defence Minister said at the Kargil War Memorial, adding that “Pakistan is seeking new ways of infiltration”

The Chief Minister said Karnataka was passing through a difficult period owing to the drought situation and expressed hope that the Centre would extend the required assistance

According to the Forest department, KM1 regularly breaches various protective barriers installed along the forest boundary to enter in habitat areas

The advisory came days after five Indians were killed in attacks on two commercial vessels in the Black Sea region in the last one week

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the youth and their parents are crying out for remedial action on accessibility and affordability

The Seventh State Finance Commission, chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, was constituted in May 2025.

India sealed their first series victory in three attempts with a dominant 90-run win in the second T20I in Harare on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The final match will be played on Sunday. Before arriving in Zimbabwe, India suffered a 0-2 defeat against Ireland in a two-match T20I series and then endured a humiliating 0-4 loss to England in a five-match series.

New York City's mayor is implementing a new tax on expensive second homes. This tax aims to fund essential public services across the city. The city is currently experiencing an outflow of high-income residents to other states. Meanwhile, major companies like Airbnb are expanding their presence in New York City. These developments highlight ongoing economic shifts within the metropolitan area.

In a representation to Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, the organisation said mild and asymptomatic infections may go undetected as widespread testing has stopped, and sought targeted testing among symptomatic people, vulnerable groups and healthcare workers

A group of participants in the gathering said they have come to Shivaji Park to show solidarity with the protesters; “This is a victory of democracy,” they said.

From the black-and-white drama of Kula Gothralu to contemporary films, Visakhapatnam’s beaches, hills and heritage buildings have quietly shaped the visual language of Indian cinema. Through the memories of a retired professor, a veteran actor and a filmmaker, the city’s six-decade relationship with the silver screen comes alive