A birthday celebration turned tragic on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway when a speeding BMW crashed into a divider, killing two and injuring one. Police are investigating a social media post allegedly showing the car at 251 kmph before the accident, suspecting reckless driving.
Climate activists charged with protest offenses fear losing their right to jury trials due to repeated case delays. Proposed government changes, expected in 2028, could limit jury trials for 'either-way' offenses, potentially leading to more guilty verdicts.
A nine-month-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by her 14-year-old maternal uncle in Gorakhpur, India. The juvenile confessed to the crime, stating he was under the influence of alcohol. The infant was found injured in a field and confirmed to have been sexually assaulted.
China's CCTV aired footage of the DF-17 hypersonic missile launch, designed to deliver vehicles above Mach 5. Analysts suggest this strengthens Beijing's deterrent posture, potentially impacting regional missile balance and US strategies.
The article critiques Alexi Lalas's media presence during the World Cup, contrasting his jingoistic style with Thierry Henry's sophisticated analysis. Henry's on-air humiliation of Lalas is highlighted as the tournament's true drama.
A Delhi-based techie was found dead in a Mussoorie homestay. Her father, P Sudhakar, accused his son-in-law, Soumya Shricharan, of murder, alleging he administered drugs and harassed her. Police are investigating, with viscera sent for testing and a postmortem report awaited.
Wyndham Clark expanded his lead to six shots at the US Open after a challenging third round at Shinnecock Hills. Despite strong winds and difficult greens, Clark shot an even-par 70, while Scottie Scheffler emerged as his closest competitor.
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, departed Jammu on Saturday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The yatra, heading to five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines across Kashmir, has seen increased registrations attributed to a peaceful atmosphere and enhanced security.
National Highways is testing low-flying drones to monitor UK roads, using VR simulations to assess driver distraction. The aim is to deploy smaller, cheaper drones by 2027 for more detailed road maintenance checks.
A survivor of the Bedford train crash described bodies being flung across carriages, causing broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and hospitalized 33. Investigations will use the train's black box and signal data recorder.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of India's ODI series vs England due to quadriceps injury. Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on June 22 for selection, recovering from hamstring injury.
NYU professor Aswath Damodaran warns AI's massive, debt-funded infrastructure spending poses a greater risk than the dot-com crash due to its reliance on physical assets. India faces potential impacts on foreign investment and jobs.
Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries' digital arm, has filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO aiming to raise up to $4 billion, potentially India's largest stock listing. Proceeds will be used to retire debt, with the offering expected to reshape the Indian IPO market.
A local court has framed charges against former DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar under the Official Secrets Act for alleged espionage. The trial, involving sharing sensitive information with a suspected Pakistani intelligence agent, is set to begin in July and will be held in-camera.
EU countries have injected over 19 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but facilities remain at 45.56% capacity, significantly below the five-year average and last year's levels. Injections in June are down 16% year-on-year, raising concerns about meeting the 90% target for the upcoming winter amid competition with Asia for LNG and higher fuel prices.
A Meta Platforms data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, has significantly boosted local tax revenues, enabling teacher bonuses of up to $50,935. This surge in funding, driven by increased sales tax collections and a direct payment from Meta, contrasts with opposition to data centers elsewhere in the US.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
Elon Musk's net worth surges to $1.27 trillion after SpaceX's IPO valuation exceeds $2 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault comments on the distinction between company valuation and personal spendable wealth, acknowledging Musk's dominance in the rocket industry.
UK government borrowing in May reached £23.3bn, a nearly third increase year-on-year and £5.6bn above OBR forecasts. Rising inflation, partly due to the Middle East conflict, drove up debt interest costs to a record high for May. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's potential leadership challenge is noted, with his fiscal pledges being watched by investors.
UK public sector net borrowing hit £23.3bn in May, significantly higher than the £18.5bn forecast by economists. This surge, attributed partly to the economic impact of the Iran war and increased interest costs, presents fiscal challenges for potential Labour leader Andy Burnham.
Researchers are testing a geoengineering method in Cambridge Bay, Canada, to refreeze Arctic sea ice. The Real Ice project pumps ocean water onto the ice surface, thickening it and reflecting more sunlight. While controversial, it's a research effort to explore potential solutions to climate change.
O Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) determinou a soltura do professor de Direito Conrado Paulino da Rosa, preso preventivamente em março. Ele é acusado pelo Ministério Público do Rio Grande do Sul de doze crimes contra dez mulheres, incluindo estupro, cárcere privado e violência psicológica. A defesa alega desproporcionalidade da prisão preventiva.
Joe Root reluctantly stepped in as England captain again during a turbulent Test against New Zealand. Despite personal batting success, the team struggled, ending day two at 222 for six, trailing by 169 runs. Key moments included Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century and crucial dismissals of Root and Brook.
Badania opublikowane w "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" wykazały, że samice delfinów butlonosych potrafią rozpoznawać agresywnych samców po ich indywidualnych "gwizdach popisowych" i aktywnie ich unikać, co zwiększa szanse na skuteczną reprodukcję i ochronę potomstwa.
