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Planning a gold loan? Here's how a gold loan calculator can help

A gold loan calculator helps customers estimate their potential loan amount based on factors such as gold purity, weight, tenure and applicable LTV guidelines, enabling them to plan their finances before applying for a gold loan.

Humpback Whale supergroup stuns South Africa

A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale “supergroup” consisting of nearly 300 of the giant marine mammals gathering together.

NEET Saga: First Fast-Track Hearing Delayed

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that no coercive action be taken against protesters involved in the recent student protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party in Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other States.

Zelensky meets Trump at White House, seeks stronger US defence support

Zelensky and Trump discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defences through Patriot missiles and advancing diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's big warning amid Ukraine war escalation

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine will "sooner or later" lose its western territories to neighboring countries like Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Speaking to military personnel in Saint Petersburg, he framed these regions as historical lands and asserted that Russia was once the sole guarantor of Ukraine's integrity.

Iran claims Ukraine led Caspian Sea attack on Israel's behest

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday. The incident marked the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine. "Iran's threats are unjustified and groundless," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X this afternoon.

US President 'protects' world from Iran in AI posting spree

Even as renewed strikes on Iran have achieved precious little for America, U.S. President Donald Trump believes he is winning the war on social media. From bombing Kharg Island to taking over Iranian oil tankers, Trump posted a slew of AI-generated images on Truth Social.

PoK violence escalates: 67 dead as India rejects Pakistan's polls as a 'cosmetic exercise' | Gravitas

According to the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), at least 14 of its activists were killed on Monday alone during the first phase of the so-called assembly elections in PoK.

5 Overs, 5 Wickets and ZERO Runs: Justin Greaves bowls world record spell against Pakistan| WATCH

West Indies' Justin Greaves scripted history against Pakistan, bowling 5 overs, taking 5 wickets, and conceding ZERO runs in an unprecedented Test spell.

Japan Quake: More than 60 aftershocks recorded, several reported missing

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.

Gunmen storm Naridon village in Kaduna, eight children among those killed

At least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's ​northwestern Kaduna state early on Monday, two ‌residents said. Dogon Rana, secretary to the village head, said gunmen stormed the community shooting randomly and burning houses. Eight ​children were among the dead, while four ​other people sustained injuries.

Israel's big claim amid talks:  US warplanes used its bases to strike Iran

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met President Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Both leaders later attended Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, with Netanyahu calling him "one of Israel's greatest friends."

Gravitas | Naftali Bennett vows to declare Qatar an 'enemy state' after becoming Israeli PM

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett vowed to declare Qatar an enemy state if elected again, accusing Doha of funding Iran's IRGC and backing Hamas.

Two Chinese scholars win the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics'

China has reached a major milestone in global mathematics. For the first time, two Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious fields medal, one of the world's highest honours in mathematics

World's Whales make a stunning comeback

A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale “Supergroup” consisting of nearly 300 of the giant marine mammals gathering together.

South Korea & Japan turns to AI to prevent suicides

South Korea is turning to artificial intelligence to help prevent suicides on Seoul's Han River bridges. AI-powered surveillance cameras can detect unusual behavior, such as someone lingering in high-risk areas, entering restricted zones, or approaching emergency suicide-prevention phones. The system instantly alerts first responders, enabling faster intervention in a country that continues to grapple with one of the world's highest suicide rates.

Russia says Ukrainian attack on Iranian ship should be treated as attack on Iran

The Kremlin said Ukraine's drone strike on an Iranian vessel in Russia's Caspian Sea region should be treated as an attack on Iran, escalating tensions.

Naftali Bennett vows to declare Qatar 'enemy state' after becoming Israel's PM

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said Monday that if he returns to the premiership this fall, he will declare Qatar an enemy state, and accused Doha of funding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. “If I am elected prime minister, I will immediately declare Qatar an enemy state,” the Together party leader vowed, at an Institute for National Security Studies conference.

Mekedatu Dam Project: Centre clarifies Karnataka doesn't need consent of riparian states

The Central Government has clarified that Karnataka does not require the consent of other riparian states to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery River. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Centre said the Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery verdict does not mandate such consent.