World’s oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.
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A winter storm is headed to most of the U.S. Here’s what to know
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
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3 soldiers dead as army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K’s Bandipora
Three Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and two others were injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in Bandipora district. The accident occurred due to inclement weather and poor visibility. Prompt medical assistance was provided by Kashmiri locals. Further details are awaited.
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Aus coach weighs in on India’s ‘intimidating’ celebrations around Konstas
Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald raised concerns over India’s ‘intimidating’ celebrations during Usman Khawaja’s dismissal in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match in Sydney. He focused on ensuring non-striker Sam Konstas was mentally prepared, citing the incident’s potential psychological impact despite no formal charges against India.
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Infosys’ former CEO meets PM Modi: ‘I left the meeting both … ‘
Vishal Sikka, former Infosys CEO, met with PM Narendra Modi to discuss AI and its implications for India. Sikka shared his impressions of the Prime Minister’s understanding of technology’s impact. PM Modi emphasized India’s commitment to leading in AI and creating opportunities for the youth.
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CISF jawan shoots himself dead at Surat Airport
A CISF jawan named Kisan Singh, from Jaipur, allegedly shot himself dead at Surat International Airport. The incident occurred in the airport washroom and he was declared dead at the hospital. Recent reports indicate a 40% decline in CISF suicides from 2023 to 2024.
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Life sprouts in space: Isro successfully germinates cowpea seeds in 4 days
Isro successfully germinates cowpea seeds in microgravity during the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 mission, marking significant progress in space agriculture. Utilizing the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS), the experiment highlights India’s advances in space research and the potential for sustainable agricultural methods in space.
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What is the SMART scholarship? Check its eligibility and program requirements here
The SMART Scholarship, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, supports STEM students with full tuition, stipends, allowances, and internships. It offers two options: the SMART Scholarship for current or graduate students and the Dellums SMART Scholarship for bachelor’s aspirants. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, pursue STEM disciplines, and commit to post-graduation service with the…
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Inside Israel’s daring raid that destroyed Iran-funded underground missile factory in Syria
JERUSALEM — Elite Israeli forces conducted a dramatic raid in Syria, destroying a secret underground long-range missile factory that also contained information about Syria’s chemical weapons program in September, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF first revealed the mission Thursday in a call with reporters. “This is one of our most significant…
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Ditch boring emoji and create your own unique versions with Genmoji on iPhone
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through the emoji keyboard, frustrated that you can’t find the perfect little icon to express your exact sentiment? Well, Apple has a solution for you with its latest iOS 18.2 update: Genmoji. This innovative feature allows you to create custom emoji on the fly, bringing a whole new level…
