Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion, has been taken into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khan was wanted after her anticipatory bail was rejected by the court. Police are continuing their investigation and legal proceedings.
New evidence suggests Paranthropus, robust ancient African hominins with large jaws and small brains, may have used Oldowan stone tools for processing plants and animals. Discoveries in Kenya challenge the long-held belief that toolmaking was exclusive to the Homo genus, indicating a more diverse landscape of early human innovation.
Thousands of cliff swallows, once a celebrated spectacle in San Juan Capistrano, California, have begun returning after a dramatic decline. A community-led restoration effort, involving habitat rebuilding and artificial nesting sites, helped the birds find their way back to their historic breeding grounds.
Telangana's Food Safety Department found five establishments violating a ban on raw egg mayonnaise. 10 kg was seized and destroyed, with proceedings initiated against violators. The ban aims to prevent food poisoning risks like Salmonella.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Indonesia's highest state honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, from President Prabowo Subianto during his two-day visit. The award recognizes extraordinary service and strengthening bilateral relations.
The Indian Rupee strengthened by 15 paise against the US dollar on Tuesday, opening at 95.33 and reaching 95.28. This rise was attributed to lower crude oil price expectations, particularly Saudi Arabia's significant price cut for Asian buyers, and reduced Middle East risk premium.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched the 'Ugram' assault rifle, developed in 100 days and chambered for 7.62×51mm cartridge. It weighs under 4kg, has an effective range of 500m, and is likely to be procured by Central Armed Police Forces.
