A 97-year-old lifelong RSS swayamsevak and grassroots political worker, Makhanlal Sarkar, received a lifetime honour from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a recent oath-taking ceremony. Sarkar, an aide to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, expressed fulfillment after Modi touched his feet.
A massive fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday killed at least 27 people and injured several others. The blaze broke out around midnight, with victims reportedly trapped in restrooms. An investigation into the cause and safety standards is underway, reviving concerns over past deadly nightclub fires in Thailand.
Researchers at CUNY ASRC have successfully recreated the energy extraction process of black holes in a laboratory using a stationary device. This breakthrough, based on a theory by Sir Roger Penrose, uses artificial rotation to amplify electromagnetic waves, with potential applications in communication, optics, and quantum computing.
The FSSAI encourages citizens to report unsafe food, unhygienic kitchens, and poor handling practices using their mobile app, the Food Safety Connect App. This initiative follows recent actions, including the shutdown of a spice manufacturing unit in Lucknow and notices issued to Swiggy Instamart over contaminated food.
Indian public sector banks are accelerating ATM modernization by replacing traditional cash dispensers with cash recyclers. Over 15,000 units are expected for RFP, with PSBs accounting for 77%. This move aims to address cash shortages and reduce operational costs.
The Strait of Hormuz shipping lane remained operational on Sunday despite Iran's announcement of its closure. Commercial vessels navigated near Omani shores, but tensions escalated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard warning of military action and the US conducting strikes.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's delay in restoring statehood, questioning if he should approach Donald Trump after BJP politicians dismissed protests. NC plans a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
