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A new case study suggests Earth's orbital environment could eventually accommodate up to 1.7 million satellites, highlighting the rapid pace of the global space economy. Researchers warn that such large-scale satellite deployment could significantly increase the risks of orbital congestion, collisions and space debris.

Speculation is growing over reports that SpaceX may be developing a sleek AI-powered handset after claims emerged that a "handset-like" device was shown to investors. The report suggested the prototype could be slimmer than an iPhone and designed around advanced artificial intelligence features. However, Elon Musk has publicly dismissed the claims, calling the report false.

The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and the Pakistan Cricket Board have signed an MoU in Riyadh to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah.

OpenAI has reportedly proposed handing a 5% stake to the US government and urged other AI companies to do the same. The idea is to create a public AI wealth fund that could pay citizens dividends, but critics warn it could create major conflicts of interest.

Hamza stated that he had created a makeshift "customs checkpoint" along the Canal Saint-Martin, where he stopped cyclists and threatened to spray them with his water pistol unless they paid him €2.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation.

A search operation was conducted by fire brigade and civic disaster management teams for almost two hours after which the mans body was recovered.

Reports of a possible U.S. troop withdrawal from Saudi Arabia have reignited debate over the future of one of the Middle East’s most important strategic partnerships. According to reports, Riyadh declined to allow the use of its bases for operations linked to the Hormuz Strait during tensions surrounding the Iran conflict.

A worsening cholera outbreak in Sudan has triggered fresh concern as the World Health Organization raises the alarm over the growing health crisis. The waterborne disease has claimed at least 120 lives, while health officials continue to track a rising number of suspected infections.

PM Modi and Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi signed the first defence co-development pact with Japan involving the Unicorn naval antenna, while expanding cooperation on Indo-Pacific security, energy and AI.

Athletes tend focus more on muscle and they forget to realise that there are two S for muscles - Stretching and Strengthening," said Gurgaon-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Tushar Mehta.

Indian law permits conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence if it forms an unbroken chain, satisfying the “Panchsheel” standard, that conclusively establishes guilt beyond reasonable doubt and excludes all innocence hypotheses.

India's EPF Scheme 2026 is now in force. Here's what changes for PF contributions, withdrawals, EPS, EDLI, compliance and retirement savings.

Ahead of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 clash against Austria, head coach Luis de la Fuente said his belief in the team has grown with each passing day, while stressing that the high level of competition means any side can be beaten on a given day.

OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT reinforced a user's delusional beliefs and contributed to a worsening mental health crisis. The plaintiff claims the AI chatbot validated false perceptions instead of challenging them, raising broader questions about the responsibilities and safeguards surrounding advanced AI systems.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) has kickstarted, and Indian scientists are contributing significantly to different projects, such as data collections and mapping dark matter.

The Ketan Agarwal murder investigation has entered a crucial phase, with Pune Rural Police set to seek court approval for polygraph tests on accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. Investigators are examining deleted WhatsApp chats and phone records to establish the sequence of events.

INS Trikand foiled a piracy attempt on merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden after pirates tried to board the ship. Indian Navy MARCOS secured the vessel, ensured the safety of its multinational crew, including an Indian sailor, and enabled it to resume its voyage.

India and Japan are expected to advance a local-currency trade mechanism, allowing direct Rupee-Yen bilateral settlements to lower forex transaction costs and bypass the US dollar for cross-border payments.