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The new Science study suggests that agriculture initially acted as a powerful tool for linguistic diversification, causing the number of languages to rise exponentially rather than decline.

India's Gurindervir Singh was eliminated in the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's 100m heats despite entering Glasgow as a leading medal contender after his national record run

A jewellery company from Surat has sent its lotus-shaped lab-grown diamond creation into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 orbital rocket. Crafted over six months using 32 lab-grown diamonds, the unique design marks the first time diamonds from India's diamond hub have reached orbit, highlighting both India's innovation in luxury craftsmanship and the growing capabilities of its private space sector.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court over the circulation of alleged defamatory and AI-generated deepfake content linking him and his family to ethanol-related financial gains. The court has granted him permission to proceed with a civil suit seeking the removal of the disputed online content, with several social media platforms named as parties in the case.

A temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran appeared to hold on Monday. The U.S. halted nearly two weeks of military strikes on Friday to allow diplomatic efforts to move forward, while Iran has also refrained from launching fresh attacks on regional targets.

Researchers from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have developed robotic clothing that helps people dress without using their hands or assistance from others. The technology uses soft, air-powered "vines" embedded in fabric that gently pull clothing into place. Scientists say the innovation could benefit semiconductor cleanrooms, emergency responders and people with limited mobility.

The new digital community named E20 Janta Party is demanding the option to choose 100% original fuel at a discounted price and the resignation of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The E20 Janta Party says in a post that it is an independent citizens’ movement focused on raising issues of people.

House of the Dragon season 3, episode 6 has shown the realities of the Blacks and the Greens; both are struggling, crying and in the end, refusing to bow down. Scroll to read the review.

FIFA World Cup 2026 final referee Slavko Vincic has announced his retirement after an illustrious career that included the UEFA Champions League final and six World Cup matches

Prime Video India has announced a major expansion of its Korean content offering through a new multi-year distribution agreement with South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM. Read to know more.

Ukraine's strikes on Iran-linked vessels in the Caspian Sea have triggered sharp warnings from Tehran. The war of words raises concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war and the wider Iran-US-Israel conflict could increasingly overlap.

How many customers have been impacted by the leak is not yet confirmed. The bank has not notified stock exchanges of any breach so far.

Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will take the stage at the Closing Ceremony of the XXIII Commonwealth Games on August 2. He will perform with Shankar Mahadevan. Read on to know more.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has infected more than 3,200 people and claimed at least 1,405 lives, according to government data. Health officials say nearly 1,000 new infections were recorded in just 10 days, with most cases concentrated in the northeastern province of Ituri. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment, raising concerns over further regional spread.

The greater advantage for them comes from the users only as over half the global population now uses social media. Statista report indicated that more than 4.59 billion people around the world were using social media in 2022.

Christopher Nolan recently visited Criterion Closet in New York, and spoke about the work of Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray. He also revealed his favourite work from Ray's filmography.

A major controversy has erupted over the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, which is reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Salman Khan's legal team has issued a notice seeking to halt the film's release, alleging violations of personality and publicity rights. The dispute centres on promotional material that allegedly features a character resembling the Bollywood star, sparking a legal showdown between the actor and the filmmakers. As the battle intensifies, questions are being raised about creative freedom, public figures' rights and the limits of cinematic inspiration.

With a drop of a teaser a few days back, the makers of The Traitors season 2 have unveiled the first two contestants. Hosted by Karan Johar, the premiere date of the reality show has also been unveiled.

The petition alleges that AI-generated videos, altered visuals and misleading posts were widely shared across digital platforms, amplifying misinformation surrounding the government's ethanol-blending initiative.