Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country’s history.
Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry
The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
Widow sought rail compensation; ticket bought 4 hours after train left, HC rejects
The Delhi High Court has refused to award compensation in a case involving the death of a man who was allegedly killed after falling from a moving train. The Delhi High Court found that the claimant could not establish t…
Kansas brought back 30 bison; native plant richness later rose over 100%
In 1987, 30 bison were brought back to Kansas’ Konza Prairie as part of a long-term study of grassland ecology. Over the next 29 years, researchers found that bison grazing was linked to a major rise in native plant di…
'Bad Newz' actor-Punjabi singer Ammy Virk's convoy reportedly attacked in Canada
After a concert in Canada, Punjabi singer Ammy Virk found himself in a shocking incident when his convoy came under fire. A dark SUV reportedly aimed shots at a bulletproof Rolls-Royce carrying the star. While the rear w…
Swiss entrepreneur drills Alps to build 20 mega bunkers for super-rich
Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Gasser is constructing twenty underground mega bunkers deep within Alpine rocks. These secure vaults will safeguard the valuable assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Each bunker offer…
AFCAT 2 2026 result declared for 379 posts; check scorecard and AFSB details
AFCAT result 2026: The Indian Air Force has declared the AFCAT 02/2026 written examination result on September 9, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the August 8 examination can check their individual scorecards through t…
Inside Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s ₹35-40 crore Poes Garden bungalow in Chennai
Rajinikanth’s exquisite bungalow in Poes Garden, Chennai, boasts a remarkable valuation of around ₹35-40 crore. Nestled in Teynampet, this residence combines the allure of prime location with the tranquility sought by …
Bharat Ratna scientist Prof CNR Rao gets SIR notice over name mismatch
Bharat Ratna recipient Prof C N R Rao faces a hearing to confirm his identity. His name was flagged during electoral roll revisions due to a spelling difference. The 2002 roll lists him as ‘Prof C N R Rao’ while…