In a digital resurrection that's both eerie and captivating, an unexpected political figure, one who ruled Indonesia with an iron fist, has emerged ahead of the upcoming elections.

Surprise comeback: Indonesian dictator Suharto 'resurrected' ahead of elections. Watch!

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan aka MS Swaminathan has been announced as one of the recipients of the esteemed Bharat Ratna award. The eminent agronomist and agricultural scientist will be conferred with the prestigious award for his contributions to Indian agriculture and farmer's welfare.

'Father of Economic Ecology': All you need to know about Bharat Ratna recipient MS Swaminathan

Six family members, including three children, are feared dead following a tragic incident in a suburban Philadelphia house fire believed to be intentionally set during a shooting that also wounded two police officers, said officials on Thursday.

Pennsylvania: Police battle massive house fire amid shooting incident, six feared dead

Scotland's Health Secretary Michael Matheson on Thursday (Feb 8th) quit in the wake of a scandal involving data roaming charges of around £11,000 ($13,855) on his official iPad.

£11,000 iPad roaming bill forces Scotland minister Michael Matheson to resign. Here's what happened

Google has agreed to shell out $350 million to settle a lawsuit brought by shareholders over a security flaw at its now-defunct Google+ social media platform. A preliminary settlement was filed on Monday (Feb 5th) in San Francisco federal court after more than a year of mediation, and it now awaits the nod from US District Judge Trina Thompson.

Google to shell out $350 million to settle data privacy lawsuit

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday embarked on a Delhi Metro ride, during which she engaged with school students. This marked her inaugural ride on the Metro since assuming office as the President.

Watch: Indian President Murmu travels via Delhi Metro, engages with school children

In Beijing, China, on Monday, Australian writer and pro-democracy blogger Yang Hengjun found himself on the receiving end of a suspended death sentence. The move has stirred controversy and drawn attention from human rights advocates who have deemed it an unusually harsh verdict in an espionage-related case.

Explained | Understanding China’s ‘suspended death sentence’ to Australian blogger Yang Hengjun

Globally there has been a surge in deadly shark attacks, shows new international research. These attacks were especially recorded in isolated areas. Last year (in 2023), globally, there were 10 fatal shark attacks — twice as many as the previous year.

Shark attacks doubled in 2023, finds study

Is social media pushing youngsters towards more misogynistic content? As per a new research, yes. A study by teams at University College London and the University of Kent found that social media platforms are amplifying extreme misogynistic content.

Social media pushing youngsters towards more misogynistic content, finds study

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, now Meta, on Sunday (Feb 4th) celebrated 20 years of the social media platform. Posting a throwback video on Meta-owned social media platform Instagram, Zuckerberg wrote: "20 years ago, I launched a thing.

‘The best is yet to come’: Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 20 years of Facebook

A big showdown is underway in the United Kingdom over who's the real creator of Bitcoin. For years, an Aussie computer scientist named Craig Wright has claimed that he's the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym used by the author of the 2008 white paper behind Bitcoin.

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? 'War' begins in the UK court to decide on Bitcoin founder’s identity

The planned departure of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was set to lead the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War, has been abruptly cancelled after an issue with a propeller shaft was detected during final checks.

Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth pulls out of NATO exercise after propeller shaft snag

Scotland is reportedly gearing up for a notable 30 per cent hike in the lowest price of alcoholic beverages, a move aimed at tackling alcohol-related health problems.

Scotland set to increase minimum alcohol price by 30% to curb health crisis

The United States has announced a steep hike in the fee for various categories of non-immigrant visas, including the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5. These visas, which are most popular among Indians, will affect thousands who apply every year.

US announces massive hike in H-1B and other visa fees. Here's all you need to know

In a miraculous recovery for the books, a puppy's jaw regrew spontaneously after it was removed due to cancer. This marks the first of its kind incident for dogs of any age or breed.

Little puppy makes miraculous recovery, beats cancer and spontaneously regrows jaw

By 2050, the global community as per World Health Organization (WHO) estimates will face a whopping 77 per cent increase in cancer cases. A report by the WHO's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), predicts that in a little more than two decades, we will see more than 35 million new cancer cases.

By 2050, the world will see a whopping 77% increase in cancer cases, predicts WHO report

A federal judge on Wednesday (Jan 31st) dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit claimed that the Republican leader had illegally retaliated against the entertainment giant for criticising his "anti-woke" agenda and that he had allegedly used the state to punish the company.

US Federal judge dismisses Disney's case accusing Florida Governor DeSantis of retaliation

In a groundbreaking move, a judge in Delaware has cancelled the whopping $56 billion pay package awarded to Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, back in 2018. The decision, given by Judge Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware Chancery Court, comes in response to a challenge from Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta, who claimed Musk was overpaid.

After Judge cancels $56bn Tesla pay package, Musk warns 'never incorporate' companies in Delaware

The latest list of the world's most corrupt countries has revealed that most nations globally are making little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption.

World's most and least corrupt countries revealed. How did India fare? Find out

In India's Jharkhand, section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been put in place within a 100-metre radius of the Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Raj Bhavan and Enforcement Directorate office in Ranchi.

India: ‘Absconding’ Jharkhand CM Soren chairs meeting in Ranchi; Section 144 imposed around residence

In a significant blow to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, the nation's main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is reportedly gearing up to initiate an impeachment motion against him.

Explained | Impeachment drama unfolds in Maldives against anti-India President Mohamed Muizzu

A Californian man who tried to shift blame onto his twin brother for the rape of a 9-year-old girl and a jogger has been handed 140 years to life sentence this week.

'Sexual Carnivore': California man who tried to blame twin brother for rape sentenced to 140 years in prison

Illinois has decided to let ex-President Donald Trump remain on the state's presidential primary ballot. Dismissing claims of Trump's ineligibility under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, the Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously voted to let Trump stay on the ballot.

Illinois board allows Trump to remain on state's Presidential primary ballot

Canada has opted to continue to exclude those suffering from mental health problems from voluntarily opting for death. On Monday (Jan 29), the Canadian government announced that individuals suffering solely from mental illness will continue to be excluded from pursuing assisted death.

'Need more time': Canada to continue to exclude mental health patients from assisted death law