Shrey Parikh Wins Spelling Bee; 31 Of Last 37 Champions Are Indian-Origin
- Shrey Parikh, 14, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC
- Parikh received 52,500 Pounds (Rs 70 Lakh approximately), reference books, a trophy, medal, and flight credits
- Indian-origin spellers have won the bee 31 times in the past 37 years
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Hormuz Is Shut, Indian Ships Still Passing. Centre Shares 'Secret' Strategy
- India continues shipping through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade since February 28 strikes on Iran
- Strait carries nearly 20 per cent of global oil and gas, vital for energy markets and the economy
- Around 13 Indian vessels, including tankers and container ships, remain in the region
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5-Month Planning, Stabbing, Burnt Car: How A Minor Killed 4 Family Members
- What appeared to be a car accident has now turned into one of Rajasthan's most chilling murder investigations
- Police said the first breakthrough came from the behaviour of Ram Singh Chaudhary's 17-year-old son
- Even as his mother wept, the boy sat quietly beside her, consoling her and drinking tea
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$51 Billion Opportunity: This Sector Can Create 26 Lakh Jobs, Improve Cities
- India’s urban organic waste could create a $51 billion market by 2047
- Better waste handling may generate 26 lakh direct jobs and $24 billion investment
- Organic waste emissions rose 226% since 1994, worsening pollution and climate impact
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US Sees India As A 'New Centre Of Power', Says Envoy Sergio Gor
- India is seen as a major global power by the Trump administration, says US envoy Sergio Gor
- US aims to deepen partnership with India amid growing bilateral cooperation and investments
- US investments in India total nearly $35 billion; Indian investments in the US reach $20 billion
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IPL Qualifier 2: Gill Ton Eclipses Sooryavanshi's 96 As GT Beat RR To Set Up Final With RCB
- Shubman Gill scored 104 off 53 balls, eclipsing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96, to lead GT to victory against RR
- Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 to set up IPL 2026 final with RCB
- Sooryavanshi took Rajasthan to 214 for 6 before Gill's century helped GT chase down the total in 18.4 overs
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3 Chinese Astronauts Return To Earth After Spending 7 Months In Space
- Chinese astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang returned after nearly seven months in space
- Their mission set a new record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew
- The crew completed three spacewalks and transferred supplies to the Tiangong space station
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Big Congress Meet On How Many Deputy Chief Ministers Karnataka Will Get
- Two to three deputy chief ministers are being considered for Karnataka's new Congress government
- Dalit and minority leaders are likely candidates for deputy chief minister positions
- DK Shivakumar is expected to lead the new Karnataka government as Chief Minister
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Novak Djokovic Knocked Out Of French Open By Brazil Teenager Joao Fonseca
- Joao Fonseca, 19, knocked out Novak Djokovic in the French Open third round
- Fonseca rallied from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in nearly five hours
- Fonseca is through to the last 16 of a Major for the first time
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"Fear Is Slaughtering Us": In War-Torn Gaza, Child Marriages Rise Sharply
- Marriages of girls under 18 in Gaza rose to 20.6% in 2024-2025 amid war chaos
- Families marry daughters young seeking financial support and protection during conflict
- Girls face loss of childhood, physical abuse, dangerous pregnancies, and trauma
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"Want Tatas To Come Back To Singur": Bengal BJP Chief
- West Bengal BJP seeks Tata Group’s return to Singur to signal investor-friendly stance
- BJP plans new land policy to revive industrialisation and correct past negative perceptions
- Tata Motors’ 2008 exit from Singur viewed as symbol of Bengal’s industrial decline
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