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After making a mouse watch 'The Matrix', scientists create the largest 3D brain map ever

Scientists have mapped the largest connectome — a 3D chart of brain cells and their links — by analysing a cubic millimetre of a mouse’s brain, roughly the size of a grain of sand. The dataset includes 200,000 cells and 523 million synaptic connections.

5 Eggless Cakes, Perfect for Beginners

Discover six delightful eggless cake recipes perfect for beginners, including Banana, Yogurt, and Chocolate cakes, that promise delicious results every time.

UPI services disrupted again across India, users report massive outage

India’s popular digital payment platform UPI faced yet another disruption, marking the third technical snag in just a few weeks. Over 1,100 complaints were logged on Downdetector, with users reporting failed transactions and delays. NPCI has acknowledged the issue and urged users to be patient as teams work on restoring normalcy.

Check out Katy Perry's full spaceflight schedule aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket

Blue Origin will carry out its 31st New Shepard mission (NS-31) on 14 April, marking the first all-female crewed spaceflight since 1963. The flight includes six women, with launch scheduled for 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT) from Launch Site One in Texas.

VP Vance, NSA Waltz to visit India on 21 April to strengthen bilateral tie

US Vice President J.D. Vance and NSA Mike Waltz are expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the India-US Trust Initiative, first announced after the Modi-Trump talks in March. The high-level visit is aimed at boosting cooperation in semiconductors, telecom, defence, and critical minerals, amid global unease over Trump’s tariff plans.

After mocking Biden for cognitive decline, Trump himself can't recall details of his 'favourite' cognitive test

World: US President Donald Trump, during the presidential campaign last year, mocked former President Joe Biden multiple times for his "cognitive decline".

US-China trade war makes African nations scramble for new partners

As the US-China trade war escalates, African countries are emerging as unexpected victims. With rising tariffs and disrupted global trade routes, poor African nations may face a double economic blow. The World Health Organization has also raised concerns about the ripple effects on healthcare and essential imports.

China's Chang’e 8 to turn Moon soil into bricks for building lunar infrastructure

China has announced the Chang’e 8 mission for 2028, aimed at testing new lunar construction technology. The mission is part of the country's broader plan to establish a permanent base on the moon.

US seeks 50% of Ukraine's mineral revenue to recover war aid

The United States is reportedly pushing for tougher terms in a new mineral agreement with Ukraine. A revised draft proposal suggests Kyiv should repay US war aid by giving up 50% of revenues from future natural resource projects. Watch this report to know more!

UK Government aims to take control of British Steel with emergency law

UK lawmakers have begun a crucial debate on an emergency law that could allow the government to take control of British Steel. The move comes amid mounting pressure to save the iconic company from collapse, opening the door to possible nationalisation.

Final farewell to a legend: Manoj Kumar's family immersed the late Bollywood icon's ashes in Ganga

Manoj Kumar’s sons, Kunal Goswami and Vishal Goswami, immersed the late Bollywood icon’s ashes in the Ganga, accompanied by other family members.

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs-Reports

India News, Sports: The recommendation is expected to be reviewed by the ICC Board of Directors during a meeting scheduled for Sunday in Harare

7 Unbreakable Virat Kohli Records

India, Sports: Cricket 7 Unbreakable Virat Kohli Records ft fastest to 10000 ODI runs, Most Runs in a Single IPL Season, Most Runs in a Single Edition of the ODI WC.

'250 together': Giant space cannon to launch pancake satellites into orbit without rocket engines

A US startup called SpinLaunch plans to shoot hundreds of flat satellites into space using a giant spinning cannon. If successful, this new system could change how satellites are launched forever.

President Xi Jinping to host EU leaders amid EU's strained ties with the US

China is set to host European Union leaders in a key summit this July, as Brussels seeks to stabilize ties with Beijing amid a growing rift with Washington. While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, this marks the second consecutive EU-China summit in Beijing.

Who is Abbas Araghchi, the chief negotiator leading Iran-US nuclear talks?

World | Abbas Araghchi is top diplomat and Iran's foreign minister spearheading the high-level negotiations for a nuclear deal with the United States in Oman

NASA's James Webb Telescope to shut down? Concerns grow as Trump proposes 50% cut to science budget

Trump administration may slash NASA’s science budget by nearly 50 per cent for the 2026 fiscal year. If approved, this could lead to the shutdown of key projects and even the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA’s largest facility.

China to open world's tallest bridge: Highest bungee jump to lesser travel time | Here's all you need to know

Chinese politician said, spanning the "Earth's crack" will show China's engineering skills, boosting Guizhou's goal of becoming world-class tourist destination. World

Half a million tourists visit Kashmir’s famous Tulip Garden in 15 days, set new footfall record

India News: Last year, we witnessed around 4.46 lakh tourists in 33 days, and this record was broken in just fifteen days this year. It’s a big milestone for us, said Asif Ahmad Itoo, Floriculture Officer.