Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations. NCRB uses outdated Census population figures as denominators, causing crime rates to appear inflated until the next Census updates these numbers, leading to dramatic drops.
Archaeologists near the Alamo Church in San Antonio have discovered a second cannonball, potentially fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Found in June 2026, just months after a similar find, the iron projectile adds to evidence of artillery fire exchanged between Mexican and Texian forces.
Singapore and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Strait of Malacca open, safe, and accessible to all during the annual Leaders' Retreat in Jakarta. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto stressed the importance of safeguarding the critical global trade route amid rising geopolitical tensions and recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld an order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 20 lakh to a car owner whose BMW 5 Series was declared a total loss after an accident, rejecting the insurer's forensic report as unreliable.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food brands, including Heritage Fresh Paneer and La Casa vegan hazelnut chocolate spread, for making misleading claims on their packaging regarding freshness, organic content, and vegan status. The regulator is cracking down on deceptive labeling practices across the food sector.
China confirmed a ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the western Pacific, highlighting its growing sea-based nuclear deterrent. The test draws attention to China's Julang (JL) missile family, a key part of its nuclear triad.
Google restricted Meta's access to Gemini AI computing capacity, impacting internal projects and forcing Meta to rely more on its own Llama and Muse Spark models. This comes as Meta faces rising AI token costs and seeks to reduce dependence on rivals.
