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<p>A video of an airline crew fixing the glasses of a passenger in an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Hyderabad has gone viral on Social Media. Indigo cabin crew member Madhavi Chiguru noticed a middle-aged passenger struggling to eat and drink after their glasses broke in a mishap during the journey. The passenger reportedly sought help from the cabin crew, expecting much beyond temporary assistance.&nbsp;</p><p>“Forever 6E… Happy customers = Happy day at work,” flight attendant Madhavi Chiguru shared. She used nail glue and duct tape to temporarily provide relief to the customer. After the patch, she showed it to the passenger and enquired if this would work. “So, yes, his smile made our day.”</p>

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<p>The video went viral with people commending and praising the upbringing of her parents “..the entire credit goes to your parents! My duaas and salaam to both of them and lots of love to you.” Madhavi responded that yes, it was her parenting that instilled in her the values. "This small thing efforts makes the passenger's flight safe and comfortable!! Bravo girl🙌" Another commented, “Cabin crew members deal with so many situations every day, and moments like this show how thoughtful they can be." Madhavi is from Telangana, and she claims that her parents have been steadfast behind her dream of flying in the skies.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-indian-states-traffic-fine-revenue-collection-1779786644406"><strong>E-challan revenue: Which Indian states collect the most Traffic fine revenue?</strong></a></p><p>Earlier in April, another such heart-warming video went viral where a crew dressed her mother in an official airline uniform. These videos were a fresh moment of human empathy compared to the usual occurrence in Indigo flights, which surfaces online, such as videos of people misbehaving with crews, and on occasions, filming them. “Well, I don’t really understand how some ppl misbehave with cabin crews. Their jobs are highly respectable. The way they make sure to make every passenger comfortable during the whole flight is commendable," commented one social media user.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

An IndiGo cabin crew member on a Kolkata-Hyderabad flight won hearts online after temporarily fixing a passenger’s broken glasses using nail glue and duct tape during the journey.

A video of an airline crew fixing the glasses of a passenger in an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Hyderabad has gone viral on Social Media. Indigo cabin crew member Madhavi Chiguru noticed a middle-aged passenger struggling to eat and drink after their glasses broke in a mishap during the journey. The passenger reportedly sought help from the cabin crew, expecting much beyond temporary assistance. “Forever 6E… Happy customers = Happy day at work,” flight attendant Madhavi Chiguru shared. She used nail glue and duct tape to temporarily provide relief to the customer. After the patch, she showed it to the passenger and enquired if this would work. “So, yes, his smile made our day.”

<p>An IndiGo cabin crew member on a Kolkata-Hyderabad flight won hearts online after temporarily fixing a passenger’s broken glasses using nail glue and duct tape during the journey.</p>

IndiGo crew member fixes passenger’s broken glasses mid-flight, internet applauds

<p>Pope Leo XIV on Monday (May 25) called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). Leo, the first US pope, warned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance”, comparing the technology race to the biblical builders of the Tower of Babel. What did he mean by that? What is the biblical Tower of Babel? WION Decodes.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-students-deserve-better-cockroach-janata-party-revives-petition-targeting-edu-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-neet-2026-paper-leak-1779774614724"><strong>'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did the Pope say?</strong></h2><p>Calling for “robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, informed users and a political system that does not abdicate its responsibility”, Leo invoked the story of the Tower of Babel.</p><p>“With the heart of a shepherd and a father, I ask everyone to abandon the construction of yet another Tower of Babel and to join forces in building up the common good,” wrote Pope Leo. He warned that AI risks reducing humans to merely “cogs”.</p><h2><strong>What is the Tower of Babel?</strong></h2><p>In Christian lore, the Tower of Babel represents a civilisation driven by pride, centralised power and human ambition detached from moral responsibility. The tale from Genesis 11:1-9 in the Hebrew Bible tells the story of a world where everyone spoke the same language and understood one another. However, as time passed and the population grew, humanity migrated eastward until people found a vast, fertile plain in the land of Shinar (Babylonia). There, they decided to settle and build a city.</p><p>They planned to build a tower “that reaches all the way into the heavens!”. This, they said, would help them “make a great name for ourselves, and we will never be scattered or lost across the earth.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/green-card-applicants-should-go-home-new-us-citizenship-rule-may-hit-indians-hardest-check-how-you-could-be-affected-1779514161561"><strong>Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected</strong></a></p><p>As the story goes, they did not use ordinary stone. Instead, they baked mud into hard clay bricks and used thick black tar for mortar, building the tower higher and higher. Their intense ambition did not go unnoticed, and God descended from heaven to see the tower.</p><p>God realised that the people had been blinded by ambition and pride, and decided to intervene. He confused their speech, making it difficult for them to understand one another. Eventually, unable to communicate, the people scattered across the earth, abandoning the Tower of Babel, which is now known as the symbol of confusion and division.</p>

Why did Pope Leo compare today’s AI race to the biblical Tower of Babel? In his first major message as pope, Leo warned that humanity risks repeating an ancient mistake. So what exactly is the Tower of Babel story? Scroll down to find out.

Pope Leo XIV on Monday (May 25) called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). Leo, the first US pope, warned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance”, comparing the technology race to the biblical builders of the Tower of Babel. What did he mean by that? What is the biblical Tower of Babel? WION Decodes. Also read | 'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan What did the Pope say? Calling for “robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, informed users and a political system that does not abdicate its responsibility”, Leo invoked the story of the Tower of Babel. “With the heart of a shepherd and a father, I ask everyone to abandon the construction of yet another Tower of Babel and to join forces in building up the common good,” wrote Pope Leo. He warned that AI risks reducing humans to merely “cogs”. What is the Tower of Babel? In Christian lore, the Tower of Babel represents a civilisation driven by pride, centralised power and human ambition detached from moral responsibility. The tale from Genesis 11:1-9 in the Hebrew Bible tells the story of a world where everyone spoke the same language and understood one another. However, as time passed and the population grew, humanity migrated eastward until people found a vast, fertile plain in the land of Shinar (Babylonia). There, they decided to settle and build a city. They planned to build a tower “that reaches all the way into the heavens!”. This, they said, would help them “make a great name for ourselves, and we will never be scattered or lost across the earth.” Also read | Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected As the story goes, they did not use ordinary stone. Instead, they baked mud into hard clay bricks and used thick black tar for mortar, building the tower higher and higher. Their intense ambition did not go unnoticed, and God descended from heaven to see the tower. God realised that the people had been blinded by ambition and pride, and decided to intervene. He confused their speech, making it difficult for them to understand one another. Eventually, unable to communicate, the people scattered across the earth, abandoning the Tower of Babel, which is now known as the symbol of confusion and division.

<p>Why did Pope Leo compare today’s AI race to the biblical Tower of Babel? In his first major message as pope, Leo warned that humanity risks repeating an ancient mistake. So what exactly is the Tower of Babel story? Scroll down to find out.</p>

Pope Leo warns humanity risks repeating ancient mistake: What is the Tower of Babel and what does it have to do with AI?

<p>Everyone loves the internet, the craze and fame that social media brings, and India and Punjab Kings' quick Arshdeep Singh is no different. Known for breaking stumps, records and opposition’s morale with his lethal left-arm pace, Arshdeep was also famous among his fans for his social media content, including Instagram reels and Snapchat stories. However, shortly after his IPL franchise failed to qualify for this season’s playoffs, Arshdeep cleansed his Instagram, deleting around 200 posts, including one with Virat Kohli following India’s Champions Trophy triumph in March, which had over 150 million views.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Already under the radar for his off-field antics this season, Arshdeep’s Instagram now has only 45 posts, including those with his family and friends, brand promotions, and those in a PBKS jersey. Although he has maintained his bio with Punjab Kings mentioned right at the start, fans wonder what led him to wipe out his Instagram.</p><h2>Arshdeep’s IPL 2026, on and off the field</h2><p>After helping India retain its T20 crown in Ahmedabad, the left-arm pacer was back leading Punjab Kings’ bowling attack in IPL 2026. Staying on the receiving end of things mostly during this season, with opposition batters smashing PBKS bowling for fun in almost all matches, Arshdeep managed to end this season with 14 wickets in as many outings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-india-odi-world-cup-hero-harmanpreet-kaur-receives-padma-shri-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-president-droupadi-murmu-1779722685558"><strong>WATCH: World Cup hero Harmanpreet Kaur receives Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Although he completed his quota of four overs in almost every game, the embarrassing economy of 10.20, having leaked 541 runs in 53 overs, contributed to Punjab’s failure this season. Even with those numbers, he was Punjab’s highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026, with his best being 3/22.</p><h3>Off-field chaos!</h3><p>Arshdeep was in the news for his dating life, often seen roaming around with his rumoured partner, model and actor Samreen Kaur, while travelling, at airports and after games. Although that was personal and has nothing to do with anyone, BCCI's latest directives aiming at the 'girlfriend culture' in the IPL amid internal leaks put Arshdeep and his dating life on the board's radar.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Not only this, but also his racist remarks (“Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (“Hey, dark one, did you apply sunscreen?”), to his India teammate and Mumbai Indians mainstay Tilak Varma escalated the situation. While neither the respective franchises nor the two players involved made any public statement, this episode irked fans. Even former Indian spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan took to his social media, urging a season ban on Arshdeep for his remarks.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most,” Laxman wrote on X, adding, “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep will be in action next during the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 14.</p>

Why did Arshdeep Singh wipe his Instagram? The PBKS pacer purges over 200 posts, including a viral 150M-view reel with Virat Kohli, amid a storm of off-field controversies.

Everyone loves the internet, the craze and fame that social media brings, and India and Punjab Kings' quick Arshdeep Singh is no different. Known for breaking stumps, records and opposition’s morale with his lethal left-arm pace, Arshdeep was also famous among his fans for his social media content, including Instagram reels and Snapchat stories. However, shortly after his IPL franchise failed to qualify for this season’s playoffs, Arshdeep cleansed his Instagram, deleting around 200 posts, including one with Virat Kohli following India’s Champions Trophy triumph in March, which had over 150 million views. Already under the radar for his off-field antics this season, Arshdeep’s Instagram now has only 45 posts, including those with his family and friends, brand promotions, and those in a PBKS jersey. Although he has maintained his bio with Punjab Kings mentioned right at the start, fans wonder what led him to wipe out his Instagram. Arshdeep’s IPL 2026, on and off the field After helping India retain its T20 crown in Ahmedabad, the left-arm pacer was back leading Punjab Kings’ bowling attack in IPL 2026. Staying on the receiving end of things mostly during this season, with opposition batters smashing PBKS bowling for fun in almost all matches, Arshdeep managed to end this season with 14 wickets in as many outings. Also read | WATCH: World Cup hero Harmanpreet Kaur receives Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan Although he completed his quota of four overs in almost every game, the embarrassing economy of 10.20, having leaked 541 runs in 53 overs, contributed to Punjab’s failure this season. Even with those numbers, he was Punjab’s highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026, with his best being 3/22. Off-field chaos! Arshdeep was in the news for his dating life, often seen roaming around with his rumoured partner, model and actor Samreen Kaur, while travelling, at airports and after games. Although that was personal and has nothing to do with anyone, BCCI's latest directives aiming at the 'girlfriend culture' in the IPL amid internal leaks put Arshdeep and his dating life on the board's radar. Not only this, but also his racist remarks (“Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (“Hey, dark one, did you apply sunscreen?”), to his India teammate and Mumbai Indians mainstay Tilak Varma escalated the situation. While neither the respective franchises nor the two players involved made any public statement, this episode irked fans. Even former Indian spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan took to his social media, urging a season ban on Arshdeep for his remarks. “Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most,” Laxman wrote on X, adding, “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me.” Meanwhile, Arshdeep will be in action next during the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 14.

<p>Why did Arshdeep Singh wipe his Instagram? The PBKS pacer purges over 200 posts, including a viral 150M-view reel with Virat Kohli, amid a storm of off-field controversies.</p>

‘Internet Lover’ Arshdeep Singh purges Instagram account, deletes over 200 posts after PBKS IPL 2026 exit

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (May 26) announced that several initiatives were adopted at the QUAD foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi. Among the initiatives adopted at the meeting was the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative. Stressing the importance of the QUAD coalition, Rubio noted that the QUAD nations make up a third of the world's GDP. "The stage today represented countries that collectively are about a third of the world's GDP, over almost 2 billion people, and not these aren't just countries that have economic reach, a third of the world's being 2 billion people, they are countries who share strong values, strong vibrant democracies, who also are committed to many of the same concepts with regards to economic development and have many aligned interests in those fields as well," he said. What is the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative? WION Decodes.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-students-deserve-better-cockroach-janata-party-revives-petition-targeting-edu-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-neet-2026-paper-leak-1779774614724"><strong>'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation Initiative</strong></h2><p>The Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative, according to Rubio, is an initiative aimed at enhancing regional surveillance coordination among India, the US, Australia and Japan.</p><p>It is designed to enhance real-time information sharing and secure critical global trade routes, track commercial shipping, and counter coercive manoeuvres in a region that accounts for about 60 per cent of global maritime trade. The real-time data sharing will provide regional authorities with the tools to efficiently crack down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, piracy and illicit trafficking.</p><p>The initiative acts as a strategic counterweight to growing geopolitical tensions and military posturing by allowing democracies in the region to collectively monitor and respond to maritime provocations.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-unidentified-projectile-into-yellow-sea-amid-rising-regional-tensions-1779773087136"><strong>North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ into the Yellow Sea amid rising regional tensions</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Importance of Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation Initiative</strong></h2><p>"I'm very happy today that as a result of the work that our teams have been doing leading up to this conversation, we have real concrete achievables that we can announce to our respective countries and to the world."</p><p>"On the issue of maritime security, there are two big announcements. The first is the launch of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Cooperation Initiative, which is going to leverage each of our countries' maritime surveillance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific to enhance information sharing. Related to that is also the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative, which provides and can provide near-real-time commercial maritime domain awareness data to countries throughout the Indo-Pacific," he added.</p>

The QUAD nations have unveiled a major new Indo-Pacific maritime initiative aimed at tracking ships, sharing real-time surveillance data and countering threats across one of the world’s busiest trade regions.

Why is this move significant? Scroll down to find out.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (May 26) announced that several initiatives were adopted at the QUAD foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi. Among the initiatives adopted at the meeting was the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative. Stressing the importance of the QUAD coalition, Rubio noted that the QUAD nations make up a third of the world's GDP. "The stage today represented countries that collectively are about a third of the world's GDP, over almost 2 billion people, and not these aren't just countries that have economic reach, a third of the world's being 2 billion people, they are countries who share strong values, strong vibrant democracies, who also are committed to many of the same concepts with regards to economic development and have many aligned interests in those fields as well," he said. What is the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative? WION Decodes. Also read | 'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation Initiative The Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation initiative, according to Rubio, is an initiative aimed at enhancing regional surveillance coordination among India, the US, Australia and Japan. It is designed to enhance real-time information sharing and secure critical global trade routes, track commercial shipping, and counter coercive manoeuvres in a region that accounts for about 60 per cent of global maritime trade. The real-time data sharing will provide regional authorities with the tools to efficiently crack down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, piracy and illicit trafficking. The initiative acts as a strategic counterweight to growing geopolitical tensions and military posturing by allowing democracies in the region to collectively monitor and respond to maritime provocations. Also read | North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ into the Yellow Sea amid rising regional tensions Importance of Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Co-operation Initiative "I'm very happy today that as a result of the work that our teams have been doing leading up to this conversation, we have real concrete achievables that we can announce to our respective countries and to the world." "On the issue of maritime security, there are two big announcements. The first is the launch of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Cooperation Initiative, which is going to leverage each of our countries' maritime surveillance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific to enhance information sharing. Related to that is also the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative, which provides and can provide near-real-time commercial maritime domain awareness data to countries throughout the Indo-Pacific," he added.

<p>The QUAD nations have unveiled a major new Indo-Pacific maritime initiative aimed at tracking ships, sharing real-time surveillance data and countering threats across one of the world’s busiest trade regions.</p><p>Why is this move significant? Scroll down to find out.</p>

Rubio announces QUAD’s new Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance initiative. What is it? WION Decodes

<p>A Class 12 student from Delhi who raised concerns over an apparent mix-up in his Physics board exam answer sheet found himself at the centre of a social media storm, drawing abuse and being labelled “Pakistani” after highlighting discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The controversy erupted amid wider criticism of the OSM-based evaluation process introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education following the declaration of Class 12 board examination results earlier this month.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ever since CBSE announced the Class 12 results on May 13, several students have raised concerns over the new digital evaluation system. The overall Class 12 pass percentage dropped by 3.19 percentage points to 85.20 per cent this year, adding to scrutiny over the assessment process. After the criticism, CBSE opened a portal allowing students to access scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets. However, complaints persisted, with some students alleging that the uploaded answer books did not match their handwriting, triggering fears of possible answer sheet mismatches under the OSM system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-students-deserve-better-cockroach-janata-party-revives-petition-targeting-edu-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-neet-2026-paper-leak-1779774614724">'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</a></p><h2>How the Vedant Shrivastava case unfolded</h2><p>The issue gained traction after student Vedant Shrivastava requested scanned copies of his answer sheets on May 19, claiming he had received unexpectedly low marks in Physics. When he received the documents on May 23, he alleged that the Physics answer sheet attached to his roll number did not belong to him. To support his claim, Vedant shared screenshots on X comparing handwriting from his English and Computer Science papers with the handwriting seen in the Physics script.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I studied for an entire year. I sacrificed sleep, peace of mind, outings, everything for these exams. And now I don’t even know whether my actual Physics paper was checked. Do students really deserve this?” he wrote on X. The post quickly went viral, crossing 3.2 million views by Monday evening and sparking widespread debate online.</p><h2>Trolling and ‘Pakistani’ remarks</h2><p>As the issue gained traction, Vedant became the target of online trolling and abusive comments. Several social media users accused him of attempting to tarnish CBSE’s image and questioned why his X profile location displayed “South Asia”. Some users branded him “anti-national”, while others called him “Pakistani”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among those who initially made such remarks was Ashok Shrivastav, a journalist associated with Doordarshan News. He later apologised after criticism, but the comments triggered further backlash online.</p><h2>Political and public support for the student</h2><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abortion-7-lakh-and-more-what-did-samarth-singh-tell-police-police-accuse-twisha-sharma-s-husband-of-misleading-probe-1779769532505">Abortion and more: Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The student later received support from several public figures and social media groups, including Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. “A 17-year-old boy, whose answer sheet was wrongly evaluated, turned to social media in hope of justice. But instead of help, he got abuse - BJP's IT cell branded him an ‘Anti-National’, called him a ‘Soros agent’, a part of the ‘Deep State’,” Gandhi wrote on X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">मोदी-प्रधान की जोड़ी ने एक और संस्था को धांधली का प्रतीक बना दिया।<br><br>दशकों में पहली बार CBSE बोर्ड परीक्षा पर इतने गंभीर सवाल उठे हैं। 18.5 लाख बच्चों ने परीक्षा दी - और एक हफ़्ते से OSM, ग़लत मार्किंग और जाँच की गड़बड़ी की शिकायतें अनसुनी पड़ी हैं और शिक्षा मंत्री अपनी कुर्सी से…</p>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/2058859005414699192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Vedant also received support from the youth-led online collective “Cockroach Janta Party”, currently operating under the name “Cockroach is Back” after its original account was reportedly withheld on X. Its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, also backed the student publicly. In a post on X, the group said: “We stand with Vedant. All he has done is expose the mismanagement in #CBSE exams. Education Minister must resign!”</p><p>CBSE later apologised to Vedant over the answer sheet mix-up, though the controversy has continued to fuel broader questions about the reliability and transparency of the board’s OSM evaluation system.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We stand with Vedant. All he has done is expose the mismanagement in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBSE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBSE</a> exams. <br><br>Education Minister must resign! <a href="https://t.co/tyqqVbSk8L">pic.twitter.com/tyqqVbSk8L</a></p>&mdash; Cockroach is Back (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cockroachisback/status/2058950653435654446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Delhi student Vedant Shrivastava faced intense online abuse and xenophobic labelling after exposing a CBSE digital marking mix-up, drawing massive public and political support before receiving an official apology.

A Class 12 student from Delhi who raised concerns over an apparent mix-up in his Physics board exam answer sheet found himself at the centre of a social media storm, drawing abuse and being labelled “Pakistani” after highlighting discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The controversy erupted amid wider criticism of the OSM-based evaluation process introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education following the declaration of Class 12 board examination results earlier this month. Ever since CBSE announced the Class 12 results on May 13, several students have raised concerns over the new digital evaluation system. The overall Class 12 pass percentage dropped by 3.19 percentage points to 85.20 per cent this year, adding to scrutiny over the assessment process. After the criticism, CBSE opened a portal allowing students to access scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets. However, complaints persisted, with some students alleging that the uploaded answer books did not match their handwriting, triggering fears of possible answer sheet mismatches under the OSM system. Also read: 'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan How the Vedant Shrivastava case unfolded The issue gained traction after student Vedant Shrivastava requested scanned copies of his answer sheets on May 19, claiming he had received unexpectedly low marks in Physics. When he received the documents on May 23, he alleged that the Physics answer sheet attached to his roll number did not belong to him. To support his claim, Vedant shared screenshots on X comparing handwriting from his English and Computer Science papers with the handwriting seen in the Physics script. “I studied for an entire year. I sacrificed sleep, peace of mind, outings, everything for these exams. And now I don’t even know whether my actual Physics paper was checked. Do students really deserve this?” he wrote on X. The post quickly went viral, crossing 3.2 million views by Monday evening and sparking widespread debate online. Trolling and ‘Pakistani’ remarks As the issue gained traction, Vedant became the target of online trolling and abusive comments. Several social media users accused him of attempting to tarnish CBSE’s image and questioned why his X profile location displayed “South Asia”. Some users branded him “anti-national”, while others called him “Pakistani”. Among those who initially made such remarks was Ashok Shrivastav, a journalist associated with Doordarshan News. He later apologised after criticism, but the comments triggered further backlash online. Political and public support for the student Also read: Abortion and more: Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe The student later received support from several public figures and social media groups, including Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. “A 17-year-old boy, whose answer sheet was wrongly evaluated, turned to social media in hope of justice. But instead of help, he got abuse - BJP's IT cell branded him an ‘Anti-National’, called him a ‘Soros agent’, a part of the ‘Deep State’,” Gandhi wrote on X.

<p>Delhi student Vedant Shrivastava faced intense online abuse and xenophobic labelling after exposing a CBSE digital marking mix-up, drawing massive public and political support before receiving an official apology.</p>

‘Soros agent’, ‘Pakistani’? Class 12 student gets online hate for calling out CBSE over answer sheet mismatch | WION Decodes

<p>Abhijeet Dipke, the man behind the viral satirical movement, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has renewed his push for the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a post on social media, Dipke announced that the CJP website was back online, and said that the petition "to sack" Union Minister Pradhan was live again.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-we-can-get-you-killed-even-in-america-cockroach-janata-party-founder-shares-alarming-death-threat-messages-1779437275390"><strong>'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janta Party founder receives alarming death threats</strong></a></p><h2><strong>"Cockroaches survive everything"</strong></h2><p>Days after the Cockroach Janata Party's website and social media were taken down, Dipke announced, "Cockroaches survive everything; the CJP movement will be no different." He added that the movement aims to collect one million signatures demanding the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of mishandling the education and examination system. "Sign up, because India’s students deserve better than an Education Minister who treats exams like a practical joke," he wrote.</p><p>Already, over 580,000 people have signed the petition for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.<img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260526/image-1779774655351.png"></p><h2><strong>Why does the CJP want Dharmendra Pradhan sacked?</strong></h2><p>The satirical protest movement, which has gained traction online in recent days, wants Pradhan sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.</p><p>"The education system is compromised. From the tragic loss of students who died by suicide to the millions of futures broken by a decade of paper leaks, this failure cannot go ignored. There must be consequences," reads the petition page on the CJP website.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cockroach-janata-party-founder-reacts-to-pakistan-followers-claim-says-i-know-you-are-desperately-trying-to-1779436144996"><strong>Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’</strong></a></p><p>This year's NEET UG exam was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates. A reexamination is scheduled for June 21. According to reports, at least 14 NEET-linked students have committed suicide so far over the paper leak controversy.</p>

The Cockroach Janata Party is back online and once again demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak row. Abhijeet Dipke says the movement has already gathered lakhs of signatures despite takedowns, threats and hacking. Scroll down to read more.

Abhijeet Dipke, the man behind the viral satirical movement, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has renewed his push for the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a post on social media, Dipke announced that the CJP website was back online, and said that the petition "to sack" Union Minister Pradhan was live again. Also read | 'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janta Party founder receives alarming death threats "Cockroaches survive everything" Days after the Cockroach Janata Party's website and social media were taken down, Dipke announced, "Cockroaches survive everything; the CJP movement will be no different." He added that the movement aims to collect one million signatures demanding the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of mishandling the education and examination system. "Sign up, because India’s students deserve better than an Education Minister who treats exams like a practical joke," he wrote. Already, over 580,000 people have signed the petition for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Why does the CJP want Dharmendra Pradhan sacked? The satirical protest movement, which has gained traction online in recent days, wants Pradhan sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. "The education system is compromised. From the tragic loss of students who died by suicide to the millions of futures broken by a decade of paper leaks, this failure cannot go ignored. There must be consequences," reads the petition page on the CJP website. Also read | Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’ This year's NEET UG exam was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates. A reexamination is scheduled for June 21. According to reports, at least 14 NEET-linked students have committed suicide so far over the paper leak controversy.

<p>The Cockroach Janata Party is back online and once again demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak row. Abhijeet Dipke says the movement has already gathered lakhs of signatures despite takedowns, threats and hacking. Scroll down to read more.</p>

'India’s students deserve better': Cockroach Janata Party revives petition targeting Edu Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

<p>A pastor in Nigeria tried to split the sea like Moses, but his endeavour took a turn when a massive wave came gushing towards him and he ran back to save his life, but ultimately got caught up in the swell. A video on social media shows the man holding a stick and wearing a white robe as his supporters surround him. The pastor also says something that is inaudible in the video and moves towards the sea. With his hands raised, he puts on a scene trying to enchant everyone around him. Of course, the sea would not split but it did mock him. A giant wave moves towards the man, scaring him instantly as he rushes to escape being washed into the ocean, but fails. Several men in Africa have been trying to enter the religious space by trying to woo people into becoming their followers, or by scaring them into believing that the end of the world is near.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A pastor tries to part the sea like Moses, but things don’t go as expected. 😂 <a href="https://t.co/A2OQVFoLrk">pic.twitter.com/A2OQVFoLrk</a></p>&mdash; Lawrence Kitema (@lawrencekitema) <a href="https://twitter.com/lawrencekitema/status/2058840657892950392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the viral video, netizens made fun of the man trying to mimic Moses, who parted the waters of the Yam Suph on God's command, according to the Bible. "Bro wanted to be moses ended up being pharoah," a person commented, as another added, "sea be like - User Id Authorization Failed." One comment read that his failure to part the sea could have ended even badly for him. "After this, the followers would have forcefully drowned him in the sea," the person wrote.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816"><strong>'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>African pastor and Rapture prophecy</strong></h2><p>Self-proclaimed prophets and pastors in Africa have been in the news lately for these stunts and doomsday warnings. In September 2025, the Rapture was prophesied by South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said that Earth will meet its end on September 23. Rapture is an end-of-the-world event that a small number of largely evangelical Christians believe will happen. Lord Jesus would come to Earth and take the believers with him while the rest suffer from the "tribulations". Speaking on his YouTube channel, Joshua said that the rapture is "here upon us" and would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". Soon, social media was filled with videos of people preparing for D-Day, some of whom sold all their belongings to "catch a flight to heaven".<br>&nbsp;</p>

A Nigerian man, a self-proclaimed prophet, tried to part the sea, trying to enact the famous Biblical miracle where Moses parted the Red Sea. However, things did not go his way. Such acts have become common in Africa, with one even predicting the Rapture.

A pastor in Nigeria tried to split the sea like Moses, but his endeavour took a turn when a massive wave came gushing towards him and he ran back to save his life, but ultimately got caught up in the swell. A video on social media shows the man holding a stick and wearing a white robe as his supporters surround him. The pastor also says something that is inaudible in the video and moves towards the sea. With his hands raised, he puts on a scene trying to enchant everyone around him. Of course, the sea would not split but it did mock him. A giant wave moves towards the man, scaring him instantly as he rushes to escape being washed into the ocean, but fails. Several men in Africa have been trying to enter the religious space by trying to woo people into becoming their followers, or by scaring them into believing that the end of the world is near.

<p>A Nigerian man, a self-proclaimed prophet, tried to part the sea, trying to enact the famous Biblical miracle where Moses parted the Red Sea. However, things did not go his way. Such acts have become common in Africa, with one even predicting the Rapture.</p>

'User Id Authorization Failed': Self-proclaimed prophet attempts a miracle. Watch what happens next

<p>North Korea on Tuesday (May 26) launched an "unidentified projectile" into the Yellow Sea off the country's west coast, according to South Korea’s military. In a brief statement, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectile was launched toward the West Sea, the Korean name for the Yellow Sea, located between China and the Korean Peninsula. Officials did not immediately provide further details about the type of projectile or the distance travelled.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/green-card-applicants-should-go-home-new-us-citizenship-rule-may-hit-indians-hardest-check-how-you-could-be-affected-1779514161561"><strong>Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Was it a cluster bomb warhead?</strong></h2><p>The launch comes just a month after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in what state media described as a test aimed at verifying the "characteristics and power" of cluster bomb warheads.</p><p>Pyongyang has sharply accelerated weapons development since talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019 without an agreement on denuclearisation. While Trump has repeatedly said he remains open to restarting dialogue with Kim, North Korea has so far ignored those overtures and insisted Washington must first drop demands related to nuclear disarmament.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-one-can-protect-you-revealed-irgc-linked-terrorist-allegedly-plotted-to-assassinate-ivanka-trump-to-avenge-qasem-soleimani-house-map-chilling-1779506377886"><strong>'No one can protect you': REVEALED! IRGC-linked terrorists' plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Xi Jinping to visit North Korea</strong></h2><p>The latest launch also comes at a politically sensitive moment in the region. Reports from South Korean media last week suggested Chinese President Xi Jinping could visit North Korea sometime this week, though neither Beijing nor Pyongyang has officially confirmed the trip.</p><p>At the same time, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for major upgrades to Seoul’s military capabilities during a Cabinet meeting. Lee stressed the need to strengthen artificial intelligence and drone technology and also floated the possibility of acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine.</p><p>Without directly mentioning North Korea during his remarks, Lee emphasised that South Korea must show the "resolve to take responsibility for and protect our own security ourselves," while also maintaining strong ties with the United States.</p>

North Korea has fired another mysterious projectile into the Yellow Sea, weeks after testing what it called cluster bomb warheads. Scroll down for full details.

North Korea on Tuesday (May 26) launched an "unidentified projectile" into the Yellow Sea off the country's west coast, according to South Korea’s military. In a brief statement, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectile was launched toward the West Sea, the Korean name for the Yellow Sea, located between China and the Korean Peninsula. Officials did not immediately provide further details about the type of projectile or the distance travelled. Also read | Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected Was it a cluster bomb warhead? The launch comes just a month after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in what state media described as a test aimed at verifying the "characteristics and power" of cluster bomb warheads. Pyongyang has sharply accelerated weapons development since talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019 without an agreement on denuclearisation. While Trump has repeatedly said he remains open to restarting dialogue with Kim, North Korea has so far ignored those overtures and insisted Washington must first drop demands related to nuclear disarmament. Also read | 'No one can protect you': REVEALED! IRGC-linked terrorists' plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump Xi Jinping to visit North Korea The latest launch also comes at a politically sensitive moment in the region. Reports from South Korean media last week suggested Chinese President Xi Jinping could visit North Korea sometime this week, though neither Beijing nor Pyongyang has officially confirmed the trip. At the same time, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for major upgrades to Seoul’s military capabilities during a Cabinet meeting. Lee stressed the need to strengthen artificial intelligence and drone technology and also floated the possibility of acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine. Without directly mentioning North Korea during his remarks, Lee emphasised that South Korea must show the "resolve to take responsibility for and protect our own security ourselves," while also maintaining strong ties with the United States.

<p>North Korea has fired another mysterious projectile into the Yellow Sea, weeks after testing what it called cluster bomb warheads. Scroll down for full details.</p>

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ into Yellow Sea amid rising regional tensions

<p>Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, tried to mislead the investigation, alleged the Madhya Pradesh police on Monday (May 25). As the investigation intensified, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the crime scene at her Bhopal residence in an exercise that lasted more than two hours. The reconstruction came shortly after police interrogated Twisha's husband and the prime accused in the case, Samarth Singh, for nearly three hours. During the interrogation, Singh made shocking claims, which the police said amounted to attempts to mislead the investigation.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-supreme-court-directs-families-to-avoid-media-interviews-as-cbi-takes-over-probe-1779763327475"><strong>Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Samarth Singh attempts to mislead the investigation</strong></h2><p>According to police officials, Samarth, who was absconding for nearly 10 days, told investigators that Twisha had been emotionally distressed following an abortion. Officials alleged that he repeatedly tried to mislead the SIT when questioned about the period during which he remained absconding after the case came to light.</p><p>During questioning, Samarth also repeated his earlier claim that he had given Rs 7 lakh to Twisha. Investigators have now seized several key items from him, including his laptop, mobile phone, passport, Aadhaar card and other documents, which are expected to be examined as part of the widening probe.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/green-card-applicants-should-go-home-new-us-citizenship-rule-may-hit-indians-hardest-check-how-you-could-be-affected-1779514161561"><strong>Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected</strong></a></p><h2><strong>CBI takes over the investigation</strong></h2><p>The developments come on the same day the Supreme Court handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The apex court directed the CBI to take over the matter and proceed expeditiously after hearing arguments from the victim’s family, the accused side and the Madhya Pradesh government.</p><p>The Supreme Court also asked both families to avoid giving media interviews while the investigation remains underway, signalling concern over the intense public attention surrounding the case.</p><p>Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, just months after her marriage in December 2025. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.</p>

After absconding for nearly 10 days, Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, has now been accused of trying to mislead investigators as the dowry death probe deepens. 

What exactly did Samarth tell police? Scroll down to read more.

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, tried to mislead the investigation, alleged the Madhya Pradesh police on Monday (May 25). As the investigation intensified, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the crime scene at her Bhopal residence in an exercise that lasted more than two hours. The reconstruction came shortly after police interrogated Twisha's husband and the prime accused in the case, Samarth Singh, for nearly three hours. During the interrogation, Singh made shocking claims, which the police said amounted to attempts to mislead the investigation. Also read | Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe Samarth Singh attempts to mislead the investigation According to police officials, Samarth, who was absconding for nearly 10 days, told investigators that Twisha had been emotionally distressed following an abortion. Officials alleged that he repeatedly tried to mislead the SIT when questioned about the period during which he remained absconding after the case came to light. During questioning, Samarth also repeated his earlier claim that he had given Rs 7 lakh to Twisha. Investigators have now seized several key items from him, including his laptop, mobile phone, passport, Aadhaar card and other documents, which are expected to be examined as part of the widening probe. Also read | Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected CBI takes over the investigation The developments come on the same day the Supreme Court handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The apex court directed the CBI to take over the matter and proceed expeditiously after hearing arguments from the victim’s family, the accused side and the Madhya Pradesh government. The Supreme Court also asked both families to avoid giving media interviews while the investigation remains underway, signalling concern over the intense public attention surrounding the case. Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, just months after her marriage in December 2025. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.

<p>After absconding for nearly 10 days, Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, has now been accused of trying to mislead investigators as the dowry death probe deepens.</p><p>What exactly did Samarth tell police? Scroll down to read more.</p>

Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe

<p>Turns out, even the family of the world's most powerful man isn't immune to some domestic tussle. Reports suggest that Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump and Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, do not get along. Trump's recent visit to China seems to have soured things further between the two countries. Lara accompanied the US President on his trip, while Melania was missing. According to RadarOnline, the First Lady was upset that she wasn't part of the team, but Eric's wife was. Before the trip, Melania’s office said, "First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time." However, while she could not make it, she wasn't happy about Lara being there either. Eric and Lara's presence was also questioned by others on social media. A photo from the banquet featuring Lara, Eric, the president, and Xi Jinping, inside Beijing's Great Hall of the People, started circulating online and caused a stir. Netizens asked, "They have no business there. Since when does the whole family start travelling with the president?"</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-presidential-trump-confesses-melania-hates-his-dancing-to-gay-national-anthem-ymca-but-does-it-anyway-watch-viral-video-1777688628294"><strong>'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Eric Trump and Lara Trump on the guest list to China left everyone shocked</strong></h2><p>Another wrote, “So Trump brought everyone and the kitchen sink to China, but Mel didn’t come?" Eric posted a photo with his wife on X and garnered additional heat. Salty Politics writer Julie Roginsky called Eric’s presence a “national security scandal.” In a bid to mitigate the criticism when the guest list was out, a spokesperson for the Trump family said that Eric was there "in a personal capacity." "He will not be participating in private meetings, but will instead stand alongside the president to mark this historic occasion," the statement explained.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Eric is the third child and second son of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana. The 42-year-old is a trustee and executive vice president of The Trump Organization. He married Lara in 2014, and the couple has two children.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump's entourage to China also comprised SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang.&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and his son Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, are apparently not on great terms. The First Lady could not make it to China, but was reportedly unhappy that Lara went anyway.

Turns out, even the family of the world's most powerful man isn't immune to some domestic tussle. Reports suggest that Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump and Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump, do not get along. Trump's recent visit to China seems to have soured things further between the two countries. Lara accompanied the US President on his trip, while Melania was missing. According to RadarOnline, the First Lady was upset that she wasn't part of the team, but Eric's wife was. Before the trip, Melania’s office said, "First Lady Melania Trump is not travelling this time." However, while she could not make it, she wasn't happy about Lara being there either. Eric and Lara's presence was also questioned by others on social media. A photo from the banquet featuring Lara, Eric, the president, and Xi Jinping, inside Beijing's Great Hall of the People, started circulating online and caused a stir. Netizens asked, "They have no business there. Since when does the whole family start travelling with the president?" Also Read: 'Not presidential': Trump confesses Melania hates his dancing to 'gay national anthem' but does it anyway Eric Trump and Lara Trump on the guest list to China left everyone shocked Another wrote, “So Trump brought everyone and the kitchen sink to China, but Mel didn’t come?" Eric posted a photo with his wife on X and garnered additional heat. Salty Politics writer Julie Roginsky called Eric’s presence a “national security scandal.” In a bid to mitigate the criticism when the guest list was out, a spokesperson for the Trump family said that Eric was there "in a personal capacity." "He will not be participating in private meetings, but will instead stand alongside the president to mark this historic occasion," the statement explained. Eric is the third child and second son of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana. The 42-year-old is a trustee and executive vice president of The Trump Organization. He married Lara in 2014, and the couple has two children. Trump's entourage to China also comprised SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang.

<p>Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and his son Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, are apparently not on great terms. The First Lady could not make it to China, but was reportedly unhappy that Lara went anyway.</p>

Melania Trump upset that her husband took his daughter-in-law to China, while she was left out: Report

<p>The Twisha Sharma dowry death case took another dramatic turn on Monday (May 25) after the Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe. The apex court’s intervention came after multiple legal battles linked to the case began unfolding simultaneously across the trial court, Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Supreme Court itself. After hearing arguments from lawyers representing Twisha’s family, the accused side and the state government, the court ordered a centralised CBI investigation and asked the agency to proceed expeditiously.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-called-for-the-bengaluru-cockroach-janta-party-protest-abhijeet-dipke-alleges-conspiracy-to-demonise-movement-1779526937411"><strong>Who called for the Bengaluru ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ protest? Abhijeet Dipke alleges conspiracy to 'demonise' movement</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Families asked to avoid talking to the media</strong></h2><p>In an important formal request, the court has asked both Twisha and her husband, Samarth Singh's family to avoid speaking to the media while the investigation remains underway. This has been done to ensure and maintain the integrity of the ongoing CBI inquiry.</p><h2><strong>Anticipatory bail granted to mother-in-law Giribala Singh</strong></h2><p>Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, barely months after her December 2025 wedding. Her family has alleged sustained mental harassment and dowry-related abuse by her husband and in-laws. The case quickly sparked outrage online, especially after relatives questioned the initial findings surrounding her death.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-death-case-husband-samarth-singh-offers-to-surrender-all-we-know-1779446621169"><strong>Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh offers to surrender. All we know</strong></a></p><p>The legal fight has now intensified around the anticipatory bail granted to Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh. Both the Madhya Pradesh government and Twisha’s father have separately challenged the bail order. Notices have already been served, and the matter is now scheduled for hearing on May 27 at 2:30 pm.</p><p>During proceedings in the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta strongly pushed for urgent intervention, arguing that if anticipatory bail could be granted overnight to the mother-in-law, then the state also deserved an urgent hearing to challenge it. The court agreed and advanced the hearing date.</p><h2><strong>Second post-mortem done</strong></h2><p>Advocate Anurag Srivastav, who is representing the family of the deceased Twisha Sharma, revealed that a second post-mortem examination has now been conducted by a special team from AIIMS, New Delhi, after Twisha’s family raised concerns over the first autopsy report. "This marks one significant positive development that has taken place," he said.</p><p>Lawyers representing the family said the Supreme Court taking suo motu cognisance of the matter has given them a sense of relief and confidence that the investigation will now be examined independently and under close judicial watch.&nbsp;</p>

The Twisha Sharma case has now reached the Supreme Court, with the apex court ordering a CBI probe into the alleged dowry death. The court has also asked both families to stop speaking to the media as legal battles intensify.

Scroll down for full details.

The Twisha Sharma dowry death case took another dramatic turn on Monday (May 25) after the Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe. The apex court’s intervention came after multiple legal battles linked to the case began unfolding simultaneously across the trial court, Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Supreme Court itself. After hearing arguments from lawyers representing Twisha’s family, the accused side and the state government, the court ordered a centralised CBI investigation and asked the agency to proceed expeditiously. Also read | Who called for the Bengaluru ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ protest? Abhijeet Dipke alleges conspiracy to 'demonise' movement Families asked to avoid talking to the media In an important formal request, the court has asked both Twisha and her husband, Samarth Singh's family to avoid speaking to the media while the investigation remains underway. This has been done to ensure and maintain the integrity of the ongoing CBI inquiry. Anticipatory bail granted to mother-in-law Giribala Singh Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, barely months after her December 2025 wedding. Her family has alleged sustained mental harassment and dowry-related abuse by her husband and in-laws. The case quickly sparked outrage online, especially after relatives questioned the initial findings surrounding her death. Also read | Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh offers to surrender. All we know The legal fight has now intensified around the anticipatory bail granted to Twisha’s mother-in-law, Giribala Singh. Both the Madhya Pradesh government and Twisha’s father have separately challenged the bail order. Notices have already been served, and the matter is now scheduled for hearing on May 27 at 2:30 pm. During proceedings in the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta strongly pushed for urgent intervention, arguing that if anticipatory bail could be granted overnight to the mother-in-law, then the state also deserved an urgent hearing to challenge it. The court agreed and advanced the hearing date. Second post-mortem done Advocate Anurag Srivastav, who is representing the family of the deceased Twisha Sharma, revealed that a second post-mortem examination has now been conducted by a special team from AIIMS, New Delhi, after Twisha’s family raised concerns over the first autopsy report. "This marks one significant positive development that has taken place," he said. Lawyers representing the family said the Supreme Court taking suo motu cognisance of the matter has given them a sense of relief and confidence that the investigation will now be examined independently and under close judicial watch.

<p>The Twisha Sharma case has now reached the Supreme Court, with the apex court ordering a CBI probe into the alleged dowry death. The court has also asked both families to stop speaking to the media as legal battles intensify.</p><p>Scroll down for full details.</p>

Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe

<p>A powerful heatwave swept across Europe on Monday (May 25), with Britain, Ireland, and France recording unprecedented temperatures for May as meteorologists warned that the scorching conditions could persist throughout the week. The unusually intense heat has been driven by a ‘heat dome’, a mass of hot air moving from northern Africa and trapped beneath a high-pressure system over western Europe. Temperatures in parts of Spain are forecast to reach 38 °C later this week, while Italy has already imposed restrictions on outdoor work in several regions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the United Kingdom, the Met Office confirmed the hottest May day ever recorded, with temperatures soaring to 34.8 °C at Kew Gardens in southwest London, surpassing the previous record by nearly two degrees. “This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone May,” the Met Office said on X. Residents and tourists struggled to cope with the unusual conditions in London, where temperatures at this time of year usually hover around 17C to 18C. “The weather here is like a mini version of hell. It's boiling. It's like really hot,” said 10-year-old Liza Nizari during a visit to the British capital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that human-driven climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, leading to temperature records being broken more frequently. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst described the soaring temperatures as a good indication of climate change in action and said such heat could increasingly become the new norm.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The warning comes days after UK climate advisers said the country was built for a climate that no longer exists and urged authorities to adapt infrastructure such as schools and hospitals for rising temperatures. Britain had already crossed the 40 °C mark for the first time in recorded history during the summer of 2022. Ireland also registered its hottest May conditions on record, with temperatures reaching 28.8 °C in Killarney and Clonmel, according to Met Eireann. In Scotland, a grass fire erupted near Arthur’s Seat hill in Edinburgh as temperatures climbed to 25 °C, with smoke spreading across the city.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-self-defense-strikes-on-iranian-missile-launch-sites-boats-near-strait-of-hormuz-amid-ceasefire-talks-1779752969864"><strong>US launches ‘self-defense strikes’ on Iranian missile launch sites, boats near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire talks</strong></a></p><h2>France is on heatwave alert</h2><p>Across the English Channel, Meteo-France said dozens of temperature records were shattered in several French cities, prompting heatwave alerts in eight western regions. The agency warned that the exceptionally hot weather could continue until the weekend. The southwestern town of Bergerac recorded 34.7 °C on Monday, while Nantes and Angers also experienced unusually high temperatures. On Tuesday, large parts of Brittany were expected to see temperatures between 32C and 35C, with some southern regions potentially touching 37C, according to Meteo-France.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is expected to chair a meeting with senior ministers on Thursday to review the government’s preparedness for the ongoing heatwave. Paris had already crossed the 30 °C mark for the first time this year on Saturday, reaching 31.9 °C. The heat also raised safety concerns during sporting events. Authorities said one man died during a 10-kilometre race in Paris on Sunday, while 10 others were hospitalised in critical condition following another race in Maisons-Alfort.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-giants-opt-for-massive-layoffs-amid-growing-ai-cost-crisis-1779736532680/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-giants-opt-for-massive-layoffs-amid-growing-ai-cost-crisis-1779736532680/embed</strong></a></p><h2>Outdoor work restrictions in Italy</h2><p>Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warned that the extraordinarily high temperatures for this time of year would continue throughout the week across most of the country, except the Canary Islands. Authorities also forecast widespread tropical nights in southwestern Spain from Wednesday onward, with peak temperatures between 36C and 38C expected later in the week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Italy’s Lazio region, which includes Rome, approved emergency regulations limiting outdoor work between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm in sectors involving prolonged exposure to the sun, such as farming, construction, and logistics. The measures will remain in force until September 15, extending similar restrictions introduced during last year’s summer heatwave.</p>

Europe faces an unprecedented May heatwave as Britain, France, and Ireland record historic temperatures. Experts warn that climate change is driving extreme weather across the continent

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe on Monday (May 25), with Britain, Ireland, and France recording unprecedented temperatures for May as meteorologists warned that the scorching conditions could persist throughout the week. The unusually intense heat has been driven by a ‘heat dome’, a mass of hot air moving from northern Africa and trapped beneath a high-pressure system over western Europe. Temperatures in parts of Spain are forecast to reach 38 °C later this week, while Italy has already imposed restrictions on outdoor work in several regions. In the United Kingdom, the Met Office confirmed the hottest May day ever recorded, with temperatures soaring to 34.8 °C at Kew Gardens in southwest London, surpassing the previous record by nearly two degrees. “This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone May,” the Met Office said on X. Residents and tourists struggled to cope with the unusual conditions in London, where temperatures at this time of year usually hover around 17C to 18C. “The weather here is like a mini version of hell. It's boiling. It's like really hot,” said 10-year-old Liza Nizari during a visit to the British capital. Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that human-driven climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, leading to temperature records being broken more frequently. Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst described the soaring temperatures as a good indication of climate change in action and said such heat could increasingly become the new norm. The warning comes days after UK climate advisers said the country was built for a climate that no longer exists and urged authorities to adapt infrastructure such as schools and hospitals for rising temperatures. Britain had already crossed the 40 °C mark for the first time in recorded history during the summer of 2022. Ireland also registered its hottest May conditions on record, with temperatures reaching 28.8 °C in Killarney and Clonmel, according to Met Eireann. In Scotland, a grass fire erupted near Arthur’s Seat hill in Edinburgh as temperatures climbed to 25 °C, with smoke spreading across the city. Also Read: US launches ‘self-defense strikes’ on Iranian missile launch sites, boats near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire talks France is on heatwave alert Across the English Channel, Meteo-France said dozens of temperature records were shattered in several French cities, prompting heatwave alerts in eight western regions. The agency warned that the exceptionally hot weather could continue until the weekend. The southwestern town of Bergerac recorded 34.7 °C on Monday, while Nantes and Angers also experienced unusually high temperatures. On Tuesday, large parts of Brittany were expected to see temperatures between 32C and 35C, with some southern regions potentially touching 37C, according to Meteo-France. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is expected to chair a meeting with senior ministers on Thursday to review the government’s preparedness for the ongoing heatwave. Paris had already crossed the 30 °C mark for the first time this year on Saturday, reaching 31.9 °C. The heat also raised safety concerns during sporting events. Authorities said one man died during a 10-kilometre race in Paris on Sunday, while 10 others were hospitalised in critical condition following another race in Maisons-Alfort. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tech-giants-opt-for-massive-layoffs-amid-growing-ai-cost-crisis-1779736532680/embed Outdoor work restrictions in Italy Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warned that the extraordinarily high temperatures for this time of year would continue throughout the week across most of the country, except the Canary Islands. Authorities also forecast widespread tropical nights in southwestern Spain from Wednesday onward, with peak temperatures between 36C and 38C expected later in the week. Meanwhile, Italy’s Lazio region, which includes Rome, approved emergency regulations limiting outdoor work between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm in sectors involving prolonged exposure to the sun, such as farming, construction, and logistics. The measures will remain in force until September 15, extending similar restrictions introduced during last year’s summer heatwave.

<p>Europe reels under record May heatwave as the United Kingdom, France, and Ireland break temperature records amid growing climate change fears</p>

'Mini version of hell': Heat dome scorches Europe as UK, France shatter temperature records

<p>As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued his visit to India, he visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. However, the visit quickly sparked reactions online, with Iran taking a swipe at Rubio amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad reacted sharply to photographs shared by Rubio and his wife in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Referencing the Persian influence behind the monument, the consulate suggested Rubio lacked understanding of its historical roots.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If Rubio knew the history or architecture, he wouldn't have posed for a picture here. This monument was built out for the love of emperor's Iranian wife, crafted by the genius of Iranian architects, meanwhile his government today threatens to wipe out Iranian civilization, insulting other civilizations,” the Consulate posted on X. The remarks come as delegations from Iran and the United States remain engaged in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-fm-to-rubio-ensure-evacuation-of-us-diplomats-citizens-from-kyiv-eu-rejects-moscow-s-warning-says-we-are-not-going-anywhere-1779736046677"><strong>Russian FM to Rubio: Ensure evacuation of US diplomats, citizens from Kyiv; EU rejects Moscow's warning, says ‘We are not going anywhere’</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Rubio knew the history or architecture, he wouldn&#39;t have posed for a picture here. This monument was built out for the love of emperor&#39;s Iranian wife, crafted by the genius of Iranian architects — meanwhile his government today threatens to wipe out Iranian civilization,… <a href="https://t.co/zi4CNU3u7U">pic.twitter.com/zi4CNU3u7U</a></p>&mdash; Iran In Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraninHyderabad/status/2058851945788641419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The statement also highlighted Persia’s deep influence on Mughal-era architecture in India. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who was of Persian descent. The monument is considered one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture with strong Persian artistic elements. According to Britannica, thousands of artisans and workers from India, Persia, and several other regions contributed to the construction of the mausoleum, its surrounding structures, and intricate ornamentation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-india-ties-marco-rubio-clarifies-on-wion-s-racism-question-1779729382487/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-india-ties-marco-rubio-clarifies-on-wion-s-racism-question-1779729382487/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The official Uttar Pradesh tourism website also says that passages from the Quran have been used throughout the complex as decorative elements. Rubio, who is on a three-day visit to India, described the Taj Mahal as ‘one of the wonders of the world’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong><i>WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</i></p>

Iran takes a swipe at Marco Rubio during his Taj Mahal visit in India, highlighting Persian influence on the monument amid rising US-Iran tensions

As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued his visit to India, he visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. However, the visit quickly sparked reactions online, with Iran taking a swipe at Rubio amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad reacted sharply to photographs shared by Rubio and his wife in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Referencing the Persian influence behind the monument, the consulate suggested Rubio lacked understanding of its historical roots. “If Rubio knew the history or architecture, he wouldn't have posed for a picture here. This monument was built out for the love of emperor's Iranian wife, crafted by the genius of Iranian architects, meanwhile his government today threatens to wipe out Iranian civilization, insulting other civilizations,” the Consulate posted on X. The remarks come as delegations from Iran and the United States remain engaged in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Also Read: Russian FM to Rubio: Ensure evacuation of US diplomats, citizens from Kyiv; EU rejects Moscow's warning, says ‘We are not going anywhere’

<p>Iran took a swipe at Marco Rubio’s Taj Mahal visit, highlighting the monument’s Persian roots amid ongoing US-Iran tensions</p>

'If he knew the history.. he wouldn't have': Iran's dig at Rubio's Taj Mahal visit goes viral

<p>An IndiGo pilot has taken social media by storm after posting a breathtaking night-time view of the India-Pakistan border from the cockpit of his aircraft. Captain Pradeep Krishnan shared the rare aerial footage online, leaving social media users awestruck by the glowing line of lights at the heavily guarded border against the dark landscape during a late-night journey. The viral video captured a continuous trail of yellow floodlights stretching across the landscape.</p><p>In the viral clip, Captain Krishnan could be heard making an announcement to passengers onboard as the plane flies over the Radcliffe Line, with clusters of lights marking border outposts and security installations on both sides.</p><p>“Ladies and gentlemen, if you look outside the aircraft, you might capture a glimpse of one of the most sensitive, heavily guarded borders of the world, India and Pakistan border,” he said.</p><p>In the caption, he wrote on Instagram, “They say you can spot the India-Pakistan border from space at night — a glowing line of lights visible even from orbit.”</p><p>The video quickly went viral on social media, gaining over 38 million views and over 1.6 million reactions. Meanwhile, the comment section was flooded with different responses.</p>

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<p>“Beautiful people on both sides divided by ugliness of border politics,” one user wrote. Another said, “Borders only around the countries, not our hearts.” A user drew parallels, “It’s like the two seas together but never mixing together! Just so near yet so far!”</p><p>“Why is that equally beautiful and sad? We could have been one nation… the partition carries traumas and pain which could be felt through the video somehow,” one wrote.</p><p>Meanwhile, many users were seen jokingly commenting, “Who pays the electricity bill on the border, India or Pakistan?”</p>

An IndiGo pilot’s viral cockpit video showing the glowing India-Pakistan border at night left social media users emotional and amazed over the rare aerial view of the heavily guarded border.

An IndiGo pilot has taken social media by storm after posting a breathtaking night-time view of the India-Pakistan border from the cockpit of his aircraft. Captain Pradeep Krishnan shared the rare aerial footage online, leaving social media users awestruck by the glowing line of lights at the heavily guarded border against the dark landscape during a late-night journey. The viral video captured a continuous trail of yellow floodlights stretching across the landscape. In the viral clip, Captain Krishnan could be heard making an announcement to passengers onboard as the plane flies over the Radcliffe Line, with clusters of lights marking border outposts and security installations on both sides. “Ladies and gentlemen, if you look outside the aircraft, you might capture a glimpse of one of the most sensitive, heavily guarded borders of the world, India and Pakistan border,” he said. In the caption, he wrote on Instagram, “They say you can spot the India-Pakistan border from space at night — a glowing line of lights visible even from orbit.” The video quickly went viral on social media, gaining over 38 million views and over 1.6 million reactions. Meanwhile, the comment section was flooded with different responses.

<p>An IndiGo pilot’s viral cockpit video showing the glowing India-Pakistan border at night left social media users emotional and amazed over the rare aerial view of the heavily guarded border.</p>

WATCH | IndiGo pilot captures rare night view of India-Pakistan border, video goes viral

<p>For most high school seniors, graduation night is a rite of passage years in the making. For the class of 2026 at Centennial High School and Franklin High School in Williamson County, Tennessee, it was also a survival test. Heavy rains Thursday night (May 21) did not stop high school graduations in Williamson County.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both Centennial High School and Franklin High School read the names of their graduating class in a torrential downpour, with students dressed in caps and gowns walking across the stage as the rain fell. "As soon as they started speaking, it started pouring," Victoria Burls, a parent of a Centennial graduate told news outlet WSMV. Her daughter Gabriella was one of many students who faced the elements to collect her diploma. While spirits stayed high, safety was on everyone's mind. "I was like nervous someone was going to slip and fall down the bleachers, like all the elderly people," Burls said.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/can-ai-replace-pilots-experimental-test-sparks-debate-over-future-of-pilots-1779694688081"><strong>Can AI replace pilots? Experimental test sparks debate over future of pilots</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Centennial High School is located in the Nashville suburb of Franklin. The school enrolls around 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12, and more than 90 per cent of every freshman class graduates as seniors, with over 80 per cent going on to attend a four-year college.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇺🇸 12 years of school, one night to celebrate, and someone looked at the forecast and said &quot;it&#39;ll be fine.&quot;<br><br>Graduates in Tennessee crossed a flooded football field in their caps and gowns to collect diplomas in a torrential downpour. <br><br>Congrats grads. Sorry your final exam was… <a href="https://t.co/vbwWJfn7OU">pic.twitter.com/vbwWJfn7OU</a></p>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2058791925646348445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p>Questions quickly emerged over why the ceremonies were not moved indoors. The forecast made it clear that rain was expected, raising concerns about what could happen if someone slipped and fell, particularly for girls wearing high heels.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/this-compact-device-could-detect-cancer-10-000-times-more-accurate-from-one-drop-of-blood-1779697017269"><strong>THIS device could detect Cancer 10,000 times more accurate from one blood drop</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>The school district pushed back on criticism, insisting the decision was made in good faith. Williamson County School Superintendent Jason Golden said the district knows the rain made the graduations at Centennial and Franklin challenging.</p><p> </p><p>He said many schools hold ceremonies on football fields because students and families have shared how meaningful it is to celebrate the milestone on campus, and because it allows more loved ones to attend. "Based on forecasts and radar, we expected to complete last night's ceremonies at Centennial and Franklin before the next wave of rain began, but unfortunately, changing conditions brought rain during the events," Golden told WSMV.</p><p> </p><p>"While the rain impacted those two ceremonies, it could not diminish our pride in our Centennial and Franklin graduates," Golden added. For many graduates, the soggy send-off has already become the stuff of legend. Some families said many of the festivities that come with the special day are having to take a rain check, with at least one graduate already planning to redo her graduation photos. Diplomas may have been waterlogged, but the class of 2026 walked across that field anyway, and that, perhaps, is the only fitting end to twelve years of showing up.</p>

Tennessee graduates brave a flooded football field to collect their diplomas, proving that historic rain couldn't dampen their graduation spirit.

For most high school seniors, graduation night is a rite of passage years in the making. For the class of 2026 at Centennial High School and Franklin High School in Williamson County, Tennessee, it was also a survival test. Heavy rains Thursday night (May 21) did not stop high school graduations in Williamson County. Both Centennial High School and Franklin High School read the names of their graduating class in a torrential downpour, with students dressed in caps and gowns walking across the stage as the rain fell. "As soon as they started speaking, it started pouring," Victoria Burls, a parent of a Centennial graduate told news outlet WSMV. Her daughter Gabriella was one of many students who faced the elements to collect her diploma. While spirits stayed high, safety was on everyone's mind. "I was like nervous someone was going to slip and fall down the bleachers, like all the elderly people," Burls said. Also read: Can AI replace pilots? Experimental test sparks debate over future of pilots Centennial High School is located in the Nashville suburb of Franklin. The school enrolls around 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12, and more than 90 per cent of every freshman class graduates as seniors, with over 80 per cent going on to attend a four-year college. WATCH VIDEO

<p>Tennessee graduates brave a flooded football field to collect their diplomas, proving that historic rain couldn't dampen their graduation spirit.</p>

Rain can't dampen graduation: Tennessee graduates cross flooded football field to collect diplomas

<p>In a rare achievement, 23-year-old Tushar Kumar and his mother Parveen Rani, an Indian-origin family from Haryana’s Rohtak, have been elected as mayors in the United Kingdom, PTI reported.</p><p>In an incredible achievement for an Indian-origin family in the United Kingdom, a mother-son duo from Haryana were elected as mayors in the UK at the same time. Twenty-three-year-old Tushar Kumar and his mother Parveen Rani, originally from Rohtak, assumed their mayoral positions within a span of one week.</p><p>Tushar, who became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK, was elected as the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council on May 13. A week later, his mother was elected as the Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council on May 20, marking a rare civic milestone for the family.</p><p>Speaking to PTI, Dahiya described the development as a matter of immense pride, saying it was special that both mother and son now hold mayoral offices simultaneously in the UK.</p><h2><strong>From Rohtak to UK</strong></h2><p>The family traces its roots to Rohna village in Haryana’s Sonipat district and had lived in Rohtak for several years before moving to the UK in 2013. According to Tushar’s father, businessman Sunil Dahiya, the family relocated without a concrete plan for the future when Tushar was around 10 years old.</p><p>Speaking to PTI, Dahiya described the development as a matter of immense pride, saying it was special that both mother and son now hold mayoral offices simultaneously in the UK.</p><h2><strong>Who are the Indian-origin mother-son duo mayors?</strong></h2><p>Over the years, both Tushar and Parveen have remained actively involved in community service and local civic activities. Tushar entered public life at a young age and became a councillor at just 20 while studying in London. He joined the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council in 2023 and later served as deputy mayor before taking over as mayor this year.</p><p>Tushar, who graduated from King’s College London, is expected to pursue a master’s degree later this year. Despite settling in the UK, the family continues to maintain close ties with Haryana and regularly visits their home in Rohtak.</p><p>Parveen Rani has also held several important civic roles, including Cabinet Member for Streetscene, Parks, Leisure and Culture, deputy mayor of Hertsmere, and Global Envoy for Film and Television.</p><p>Dahiya said both Tushar and Parveen have contributed to community initiatives, including teaching Hindi free of cost to UK-born children through organisations such as the Hindi Shiksha Parishad. Tushar also believes that age should never be a barrier to public service and encourages young people to stay connected to their roots while contributing to society.</p>

An Indian-origin mother-son duo in the UK created history after 23-year-old Tushar Kumar became the youngest Indian-origin mayor, while his mother Parveen Rani was elected mayor days later.

In a rare achievement, 23-year-old Tushar Kumar and his mother Parveen Rani, an Indian-origin family from Haryana’s Rohtak, have been elected as mayors in the United Kingdom, PTI reported. In an incredible achievement for an Indian-origin family in the United Kingdom, a mother-son duo from Haryana were elected as mayors in the UK at the same time. Twenty-three-year-old Tushar Kumar and his mother Parveen Rani, originally from Rohtak, assumed their mayoral positions within a span of one week. Tushar, who became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK, was elected as the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council on May 13. A week later, his mother was elected as the Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council on May 20, marking a rare civic milestone for the family. Speaking to PTI, Dahiya described the development as a matter of immense pride, saying it was special that both mother and son now hold mayoral offices simultaneously in the UK. From Rohtak to UK The family traces its roots to Rohna village in Haryana’s Sonipat district and had lived in Rohtak for several years before moving to the UK in 2013. According to Tushar’s father, businessman Sunil Dahiya, the family relocated without a concrete plan for the future when Tushar was around 10 years old. Speaking to PTI, Dahiya described the development as a matter of immense pride, saying it was special that both mother and son now hold mayoral offices simultaneously in the UK. Who are the Indian-origin mother-son duo mayors? Over the years, both Tushar and Parveen have remained actively involved in community service and local civic activities. Tushar entered public life at a young age and became a councillor at just 20 while studying in London. He joined the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council in 2023 and later served as deputy mayor before taking over as mayor this year. Tushar, who graduated from King’s College London, is expected to pursue a master’s degree later this year. Despite settling in the UK, the family continues to maintain close ties with Haryana and regularly visits their home in Rohtak. Parveen Rani has also held several important civic roles, including Cabinet Member for Streetscene, Parks, Leisure and Culture, deputy mayor of Hertsmere, and Global Envoy for Film and Television. Dahiya said both Tushar and Parveen have contributed to community initiatives, including teaching Hindi free of cost to UK-born children through organisations such as the Hindi Shiksha Parishad. Tushar also believes that age should never be a barrier to public service and encourages young people to stay connected to their roots while contributing to society.

<p>An Indian-origin mother-son duo in the UK created history after 23-year-old Tushar Kumar became the youngest Indian-origin mayor, while his mother Parveen Rani was elected mayor days later.</p>

From Rohtak to UK: Indian-origin mother-son duo elected as mayors in British councils

<p>In yet another major step in the expansion of artificial intelligence into everyday industries, US-based startup Merlin Labs this week has shown that an AI-powered flight system is capable of handling several piloting tasks during an experimental aircraft test. The demonstration comes as the global aviation industry grapples with pilot shortages, rising pressure on air traffic systems and growing interest in AI-assisted air travel technologies. During the demonstration flight, test pilot Matt Diamond did not manually control the aircraft as the AI system executed commands such as changing course after verbal authorisation. The aircraft itself was officially marked “experimental.” However, Merlin executives acknowledged that completely pilotless passenger aircraft are not imminent. The company said the current focus is on building trust in AI systems by using them alongside human pilots rather than removing pilots altogether.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/-ai-layoffs-trend-what-cloudflare-s-move-signals-for-industry-1779699152938">‘AI layoffs trend’: What Cloudflare’s move signals for industry</a></p><h3>Inside Merlin Labs’ AI aviation technology</h3><p>The Merlin Pilot system uses natural language processing to interpret air traffic control communications and automate piloting tasks. The test aimed to showcase how artificial intelligence could support pilots in future air travel operations and potentially pave the way for more autonomous aircraft systems.</p><p>Despite the advanced automation, Merlin Labs stressed that the technology is designed to assist human pilots rather than replace them entirely.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/-future-of-work-how-openai-s-self-improving-ai-model-is-preparing-to-replace-research-jobs-1779698299269">‘Future of work’: How OpenAI’s self-improving AI model is preparing to replace research jobs</a></p><h3>Trump administration backs AI modernisation</h3><p>US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has supported the use of artificial intelligence tools as part of efforts to modernize America’s aging air traffic control infrastructure. Duffy emphasized that AI would not replace human air traffic controllers but could help reduce workload and improve efficiency within the system. Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association representing over 79,000 pilots in the US and Canada, said technological advancements may improve aviation safety but should never replace trained pilots in the cockpit. The pilots’ union maintained that the presence of two well-trained and well-rested pilots remains the most important safety feature on commercial flights.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

In yet another AI-related development, Merlin Labs successfully demonstrated an AI-powered flight system aboard a Cessna Caravan, showcasing how artificial intelligence can assist pilots and automate key aviation tasks amid growing pilot shortages and pressure on air traffic systems.

In yet another major step in the expansion of artificial intelligence into everyday industries, US-based startup Merlin Labs this week has shown that an AI-powered flight system is capable of handling several piloting tasks during an experimental aircraft test. The demonstration comes as the global aviation industry grapples with pilot shortages, rising pressure on air traffic systems and growing interest in AI-assisted air travel technologies. During the demonstration flight, test pilot Matt Diamond did not manually control the aircraft as the AI system executed commands such as changing course after verbal authorisation. The aircraft itself was officially marked “experimental.” However, Merlin executives acknowledged that completely pilotless passenger aircraft are not imminent. The company said the current focus is on building trust in AI systems by using them alongside human pilots rather than removing pilots altogether. Also Read: ‘AI layoffs trend’: What Cloudflare’s move signals for industry Inside Merlin Labs’ AI aviation technology The Merlin Pilot system uses natural language processing to interpret air traffic control communications and automate piloting tasks. The test aimed to showcase how artificial intelligence could support pilots in future air travel operations and potentially pave the way for more autonomous aircraft systems. Despite the advanced automation, Merlin Labs stressed that the technology is designed to assist human pilots rather than replace them entirely. Also Read: ‘Future of work’: How OpenAI’s self-improving AI model is preparing to replace research jobs Trump administration backs AI modernisation US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has supported the use of artificial intelligence tools as part of efforts to modernize America’s aging air traffic control infrastructure. Duffy emphasized that AI would not replace human air traffic controllers but could help reduce workload and improve efficiency within the system. Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association representing over 79,000 pilots in the US and Canada, said technological advancements may improve aviation safety but should never replace trained pilots in the cockpit. The pilots’ union maintained that the presence of two well-trained and well-rested pilots remains the most important safety feature on commercial flights.

<p>In yet another AI-related development, Merlin Labs successfully demonstrated an AI-powered flight system aboard a Cessna Caravan, showcasing how artificial intelligence can assist pilots and automate key aviation tasks amid growing pilot shortages and pressure on air traffic systems.</p>

Can AI replace pilots? Experimental test sparks debate over future of pilots

<p>A terrifying mid-air collision over the Austrian Alps was caught on camera after a paraglider was struck by a small sightseeing plane, sending the flyer spiralling uncontrollably toward the ground before she narrowly avoided disaster by deploying her emergency parachute. The incident occurred on Saturday (May 23) near Schmittenhöhe mountain in northern Austria, a popular destination for paragliders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/california-declares-emergency-as-massive-chemical-tank-threatens-to-explode-forces-mass-evacuation-1779700335839">California declares emergency as massive chemical tank threatens to explode, forces mass evacuation</a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇦🇹 A paraglider collided midair with a Cessna 172 over Austria and somehow survived.<br><br>She deployed her emergency parachute seconds after impact and landed safely.<br><br>The plane pilot also managed to land safely at Zell am See Airport.<a href="https://t.co/6IH7sTi3Ic">pic.twitter.com/6IH7sTi3Ic</a></p>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2058614003077972311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>According to the Salzburg State Police, the paraglider, identified as 44-year-old Sabrina, was flying with a mounted camera when a small aircraft suddenly tore through her canopy, narrowly missing her, the New York Post reported. Dramatic footage captured the moment of impact, showing the paraglider’s wing being ripped apart instantly. Sabrina could then be heard screaming as she rapidly spun downward after losing control mid-air.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With her main canopy severely damaged, she managed to activate her reserve parachute during the fall, allowing her to land safely despite the near-fatal collision. “The propeller of the motor plane severely damaged the paraglider, prompting the experienced paraglider to deploy her reserve parachute,” police said, according to NBC News.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reportedly-asks-gulf-leaders-to-normalise-ties-with-israel-sign-abraham-accords-what-is-it-wion-decodes-1779687672311">What is Abraham Accords that Trump wants Gulf leaders to sign? WION Decodes</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emergency responders later airlifted Sabrina by helicopter to a local airport for medical examinations. Authorities said both the paraglider and the 28-year-old pilot escaped without serious injuries. The pilot reportedly told investigators he had been unable to avoid the collision before safely landing at Zell am See Airport. Sharing an update on Instagram in German after the incident, Sabrina said she survived with only bruises and contusions. “I actually still can’t believe that I’m sitting here typing this and apart from a few nasty bruises and bruises all around nothing really happened,” she wrote.</p>

During a mid-air collision over the Austrian Alps, a paraglider survived after a small plane shredded her canopy, allowing her to deploy her emergency parachute and land with minor bruises.

A terrifying mid-air collision over the Austrian Alps was caught on camera after a paraglider was struck by a small sightseeing plane, sending the flyer spiralling uncontrollably toward the ground before she narrowly avoided disaster by deploying her emergency parachute. The incident occurred on Saturday (May 23) near Schmittenhöhe mountain in northern Austria, a popular destination for paragliders. Also read: California declares emergency as massive chemical tank threatens to explode, forces mass evacuation

<p>During a mid-air collision over the Austrian Alps, a paraglider survived after a small plane shredded her canopy, allowing her to deploy her emergency parachute and land with minor bruises.</p>

WATCH: Paraglider collides with aircraft mid-air, saves herself with emergency parachute

<p>Indian rapper and singer Santy Sharma has made headlines following his recent commentary on the much-in-the-news Cockroach Janta Party movement. The musician recently took to Instagram to rant and described the movement as merely ‘internet drama’ as he warned others not to fall prey to such viral campaigns on the internet without first investigating the truth behind the movement and its leaders.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharma’s post soon went viral on the internet, and a debate ensued regarding nationalism, Internet activism and propaganda.&nbsp;</p><h2>Who is Santy Sharma?</h2><p>Santy Sharma is star in the internet. The rapper-singer works independently and addresses trending topics related to the internet and society. Sharma has managed to create a considerable following for himself thanks to music, thoughts and discussions on infleuncers and newsmakers on the internet.&nbsp;</p><p>He recently came into the limelight when he supported Badshah in the Tateeree controversy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What did Santy Sharma say about the Cockroach Janta Party?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In his Instagram statement, Santy Sharma wrote, " Cockroach Janta Party" feels more like internet drama than a serious movement." The rapper questioned the motives behind the campaign and criticized how many young users engage with viral trends online without fully understanding the motive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Today, many people blindly follow trends without properly researching the background of individuals leading such campaigns. The founder of this so-called CJP has reportedly been associated with AAP and has shared multiple posts in the past that appeared critical of India itself."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharma then said that the national conversation should be to prioritise development and employment over emotionally driven internet movements.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"If someone truly claims to be a nationalist, then the focus should be on solving real issues of India, development, employment, education, innovation, and national unity, instead of emotionally provoking Gen Z into street protests inspired by situations seen in countries like Nepal or Bangladesh."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cockroach-janata-party-founder-reacts-to-pakistan-followers-claim-says-i-know-you-are-desperately-trying-to-1779436144996">Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"No political party is perfect, whether it is the BJP or any other party. Criticising is part of democracy. However, building an unstable outrage culture on social media will not help India grow,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharma pointed out that algorithms on social media, memes, and outrage culture have started playing a role in political discussions amongst the youth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The rapper also talked about the foreign narrative that is attached to such movements. "Another thing of serious concern here is that much of the social media backing of such movements is done by people with accounts based in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other anti-India narrative groups. Indians need to be cautious about propaganda online."</p><p>Sharma's statement ended on a note that said, "India needs positive discourse and not chaos induced through internet trends. I urge you, the authorities concerned, to keep an eye on such activities."</p><h2>What is the Cockroach Janta Party movement?</h2><p>The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-sack-education-minister-cockroach-janata-party-demands-dharmendra-pradhan-s-resignation-amid-neet-paper-leak-row-1779438679393">‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by a former AAP social media worker, Abhijeet Dipke, has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians.</p>

Indian rapper and singer Santy Sharma is in news for his recent commentary on the viral Cockroach Janta Party. The rapper-singer took to Instagram to diss the new viral movement online and urged fans to first understand the motive and then follow any trend. 

Indian rapper and singer Santy Sharma has made headlines following his recent commentary on the much-in-the-news Cockroach Janta Party movement. The musician recently took to Instagram to rant and described the movement as merely ‘internet drama’ as he warned others not to fall prey to such viral campaigns on the internet without first investigating the truth behind the movement and its leaders. Sharma’s post soon went viral on the internet, and a debate ensued regarding nationalism, Internet activism and propaganda. Who is Santy Sharma? Santy Sharma is star in the internet. The rapper-singer works independently and addresses trending topics related to the internet and society. Sharma has managed to create a considerable following for himself thanks to music, thoughts and discussions on infleuncers and newsmakers on the internet. He recently came into the limelight when he supported Badshah in the Tateeree controversy. What did Santy Sharma say about the Cockroach Janta Party? In his Instagram statement, Santy Sharma wrote, " Cockroach Janta Party" feels more like internet drama than a serious movement." The rapper questioned the motives behind the campaign and criticized how many young users engage with viral trends online without fully understanding the motive. "Today, many people blindly follow trends without properly researching the background of individuals leading such campaigns. The founder of this so-called CJP has reportedly been associated with AAP and has shared multiple posts in the past that appeared critical of India itself." Sharma then said that the national conversation should be to prioritise development and employment over emotionally driven internet movements. "If someone truly claims to be a nationalist, then the focus should be on solving real issues of India, development, employment, education, innovation, and national unity, instead of emotionally provoking Gen Z into street protests inspired by situations seen in countries like Nepal or Bangladesh." Also read: Cockroach Janta Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim "No political party is perfect, whether it is the BJP or any other party. Criticising is part of democracy. However, building an unstable outrage culture on social media will not help India grow,” he added. Sharma pointed out that algorithms on social media, memes, and outrage culture have started playing a role in political discussions amongst the youth. The rapper also talked about the foreign narrative that is attached to such movements. "Another thing of serious concern here is that much of the social media backing of such movements is done by people with accounts based in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other anti-India narrative groups. Indians need to be cautious about propaganda online." Sharma's statement ended on a note that said, "India needs positive discourse and not chaos induced through internet trends. I urge you, the authorities concerned, to keep an eye on such activities." What is the Cockroach Janta Party movement? The Cockroach Janta Party has taken the internet by storm as it quickly went viral, registering over 100,000 members within days of going live. What started as a satirical joke became a massive digital movement, gaining millions of followers. This came following remarks made by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. Also read: ‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by a former AAP social media worker, Abhijeet Dipke, has drawn attention from students, social media users, and even some politicians.

<p>Indian rapper and singer Santy Sharma is in news for his recent commentary on the viral Cockroach Janta Party. The rapper-singer took to Instagram to diss the new viral movement online and urged fans to first understand the motive and then follow any trend.&nbsp;</p>

Meet rapper Santy Sharma, whose recent comment on Cockroach Janta Party went viral

<p>A single drop of blood may soon help detect early-stage cancer, according to Wen Liaoyong of Westlake University in Hangzhou. Wen and his team have transformed a cancer detection system that once required equipment the size of a refrigerator into something that fits in your hand while improving its accuracy nearly 10,000 times more than traditional methods.</p><p><br>“This work establishes a scalable and robust nanophotonic biosensing paradigm for miniaturised, high-performance diagnostics in clinical, remote and at-home settings,” Wen wrote in the introduction of the paper, which was published in the journal Nature Photonics on May 13.</p><h3>Special 3D chip&nbsp;</h3><p>To achieve this result, scientists have changed the method to measure the signal. Instead of measuring light's wavelength, scientists have used a special 3D chip to measure the intensity of light. It allows the device to detect very small changes in the blood sample.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In response, Wen Liaoyong stated that if the measurement range is connected to a 1-meter ruler, it can detect all small changes. In addition, the research team is also looking to find a way to drastically reduce the cost of manufacturing the chip.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Previously a researcher at the University of Connecticut, Wen joined Westlake University’s School of Engineering in 2019 as an assistant professor and independent principal investigator, before being promoted to associate professor last July. His research mainly explores innovative multi-component nanostructured materials and their wide-ranging multifunctional applications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-s-jesus-level-miracles-remark-on-neuralink-sparks-row-1779640754631">Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level miracles’ remark on Neuralink sparks row</a></p>

A team led by Wen Liaoyong at Westlake University has shrunk a refrigerator-sized cancer detection system into a handheld device, per a study in Nature Photonics. The nanophotonic biosensing device uses a single blood drop and is 10,000 times more accurate than traditional methods.

A single drop of blood may soon help detect early-stage cancer, according to Wen Liaoyong of Westlake University in Hangzhou. Wen and his team have transformed a cancer detection system that once required equipment the size of a refrigerator into something that fits in your hand while improving its accuracy nearly 10,000 times more than traditional methods. “This work establishes a scalable and robust nanophotonic biosensing paradigm for miniaturised, high-performance diagnostics in clinical, remote and at-home settings,” Wen wrote in the introduction of the paper, which was published in the journal Nature Photonics on May 13. Special 3D chip To achieve this result, scientists have changed the method to measure the signal. Instead of measuring light's wavelength, scientists have used a special 3D chip to measure the intensity of light. It allows the device to detect very small changes in the blood sample. In response, Wen Liaoyong stated that if the measurement range is connected to a 1-meter ruler, it can detect all small changes. In addition, the research team is also looking to find a way to drastically reduce the cost of manufacturing the chip. Previously a researcher at the University of Connecticut, Wen joined Westlake University’s School of Engineering in 2019 as an assistant professor and independent principal investigator, before being promoted to associate professor last July. His research mainly explores innovative multi-component nanostructured materials and their wide-ranging multifunctional applications. Also read: Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level miracles’ remark on Neuralink sparks row

<p>A team led by Wen Liaoyong at Westlake University has shrunk a refrigerator-sized cancer detection system into a handheld device, per a study in Nature Photonics. The nanophotonic biosensing device uses a single blood drop and is 10,000 times more accurate than traditional methods.</p>

THIS device could detect Cancer 10,000 times more accurate from one drop of blood

Exercise PRAGATI 2026, underway in Meghalaya, brings together 400 troops from 12 friendly nations for joint counter-terrorism and jungle warfare training. The drill focuses on tactical skills, military cooperation, and regional peace through intensive exercises and team-building activities.

400 soldiers, 13 nations, one mission: Exercise PRAGATI 2026 is in full swing in Meghalaya - In Pics

<p>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced on Sunday (May 24) that it aims to build an independent, youth-driven movement focused on holding the government accountable and amplifying the concerns of young people, following a massive response on social media and surpassing 22.8 million followers on Instagram. The satirical outfit, launched by political communication strategist Abhijeet Dipke, emerged in response to remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who had described some sections of the country’s youth as “cockroaches”. Since then, the page has evolved into an outlet for frustration among young Indians over issues such as unemployment, paper leaks and accountability.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing speculation over the future of the movement, the CJP said in a post on Instagram that it had begun as a satirical voice but quickly “resonated with crores of young Indians frustrated with systemic issues like paper leaks, unemployment, and a lack of accountability in the system.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pakistan-angle-to-cockroach-janta-party-netizens-flag-large-number-of-pak-bangladesh-and-turkey-based-followers-1779363695816">Pakistan angle to ‘Cockroach Janta Party’? Netizens flag large number of Pak, Bangladesh and Turkey-based followers</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Cockroaches are the ultimate survivors, thriving in the dark crevices and outlasting every attempt to shut them down. That’s what being young in this country often feels like - mistreated, neglected and overlooked, but never giving up on life,” the post read.</p><p>The outfit claimed that the rapid rise of the movement demonstrated that “India’s youth have been waiting to make their voices heard”. It also alleged that its X handle had been taken down and accused unnamed individuals of attempting to hack its social media accounts and run “smear campaigns” against it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“As the movement continues to grow exponentially with each passing day, there is growing public curiosity around the direction it will take in the days ahead. We want to make it clear - we want to build an independent, youth-driven movement focused on amplifying the concerns of young people and holding the government accountable,” the post stated. The CJP stated that its values align with the Constitution of India and cited leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose as inspirations, emphasising its commitment to secularism, democracy, and social justice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-sack-education-minister-cockroach-janata-party-demands-dharmendra-pradhan-s-resignation-amid-neet-paper-leak-row-1779438679393">‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Our core belief is simple: the younger generation deserves better on education, employment, environmental issues, and institutional transparency. We will raise these issues constructively without descending into partisan politics,” the post said. The outfit added that it would soon collect suggestions from its “22 million+ community” and convert the best ideas into “focused campaigns” before working towards “collective structured action”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Share your inputs, and help us build the society and country we want to live in. Together, we will ensure that young people are heard by the system, not ignored. Stay tuned – the cockroaches are just getting started,” it added.</p>

Following a massive 22.8 million Instagram follower milestone, the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a youth-driven movement to constructively fight unemployment, paper leaks, and lack of government accountability.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced on Sunday (May 24) that it aims to build an independent, youth-driven movement focused on holding the government accountable and amplifying the concerns of young people, following a massive response on social media and surpassing 22.8 million followers on Instagram. The satirical outfit, launched by political communication strategist Abhijeet Dipke, emerged in response to remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who had described some sections of the country’s youth as “cockroaches”. Since then, the page has evolved into an outlet for frustration among young Indians over issues such as unemployment, paper leaks and accountability. Addressing speculation over the future of the movement, the CJP said in a post on Instagram that it had begun as a satirical voice but quickly “resonated with crores of young Indians frustrated with systemic issues like paper leaks, unemployment, and a lack of accountability in the system.” Also read: Pakistan angle to ‘Cockroach Janta Party’? Netizens flag large number of Pak, Bangladesh and Turkey-based followers “Cockroaches are the ultimate survivors, thriving in the dark crevices and outlasting every attempt to shut them down. That’s what being young in this country often feels like - mistreated, neglected and overlooked, but never giving up on life,” the post read. The outfit claimed that the rapid rise of the movement demonstrated that “India’s youth have been waiting to make their voices heard”. It also alleged that its X handle had been taken down and accused unnamed individuals of attempting to hack its social media accounts and run “smear campaigns” against it. “As the movement continues to grow exponentially with each passing day, there is growing public curiosity around the direction it will take in the days ahead. We want to make it clear - we want to build an independent, youth-driven movement focused on amplifying the concerns of young people and holding the government accountable,” the post stated. The CJP stated that its values align with the Constitution of India and cited leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose as inspirations, emphasising its commitment to secularism, democracy, and social justice. Also read: ‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row “Our core belief is simple: the younger generation deserves better on education, employment, environmental issues, and institutional transparency. We will raise these issues constructively without descending into partisan politics,” the post said. The outfit added that it would soon collect suggestions from its “22 million+ community” and convert the best ideas into “focused campaigns” before working towards “collective structured action”. “Share your inputs, and help us build the society and country we want to live in. Together, we will ensure that young people are heard by the system, not ignored. Stay tuned – the cockroaches are just getting started,” it added.

<p>Following a massive 22.8 million Instagram follower milestone, the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a youth-driven movement to constructively fight unemployment, paper leaks, and lack of government accountability.</p>

'Cockroaches are just getting started': More drama to unfold? CJP addresses speculation over its future

<p>US President Donald Trump was informed by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard of her resignation during a White House meeting on Friday (May 22), after her husband Abraham Williams’ diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gabbard, who announced earlier this week that she would step down from the role, is expected to officially leave office on June 30, 2026. In a resignation letter obtained by Fox News Digital, she said the decision was driven by family circumstances and the need to support her husband through what she described as “major challenges in the coming weeks and months.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” Gabbard wrote in the letter, adding that she needed to “step away from public service” to support him during treatment. She also praised Williams for supporting her throughout their 11-year marriage, including during military deployments and political campaigns. “His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge,” she wrote. “I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-tulsi-gabbard-inside-the-journey-of-america-s-most-controversial-intelligence-chief-1779473897876">Who is Tulsi Gabbard? The former presidential hopeful who landed America’s toughest intelligence job</a></p><h2>'All of our enemies love Tulsi'</h2><p>Meanwhile, right-wing commentator Laura Loomer reacted to the resignation with a series of posts on X, celebrating Gabbard’s departure from the administration. “Thank God Tulsi Gabbard resigned!!!” Loomer wrote, while also claiming that “all of our enemies love Tulsi.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In another post shared on Sunday, Loomer alleged that some Trump allies had privately nicknamed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence “Do Not Invite,” in an apparent dig at the DNI abbreviation. Loomer further accused Gabbard of clashing with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and mishandling intelligence operations during her tenure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-tulsi-has-done-incredible-job-trump-says-after-us-intel-chief-gabbard-resigns-names-aaron-lukas-as-acting-dni-1779472360129">‘Tulsi has done incredible job’: Trump says after US intel chief Gabbard resigns, names Aaron Lukas as acting DNI</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I broke the news months ago that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard would resign after turning her office into a breeding ground for leaks that consistently compromised and undermined our national security,” Loomer wrote on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She also alleged that White House insiders and Trump allies believed Gabbard had “constantly sabotaged” Trump and conflicted with Ratcliffe, while accusing her office of mishandling issues related to online extremist networks and US foreign policy.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, through bone cancer treatment, prompting both praise from Trump and criticism from Laura Loomer.

US President Donald Trump was informed by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard of her resignation during a White House meeting on Friday (May 22), after her husband Abraham Williams’ diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Gabbard, who announced earlier this week that she would step down from the role, is expected to officially leave office on June 30, 2026. In a resignation letter obtained by Fox News Digital, she said the decision was driven by family circumstances and the need to support her husband through what she described as “major challenges in the coming weeks and months.” “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” Gabbard wrote in the letter, adding that she needed to “step away from public service” to support him during treatment. She also praised Williams for supporting her throughout their 11-year marriage, including during military deployments and political campaigns. “His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge,” she wrote. “I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position.” Also read: Who is Tulsi Gabbard? The former presidential hopeful who landed America’s toughest intelligence job 'All of our enemies love Tulsi' Meanwhile, right-wing commentator Laura Loomer reacted to the resignation with a series of posts on X, celebrating Gabbard’s departure from the administration. “Thank God Tulsi Gabbard resigned!!!” Loomer wrote, while also claiming that “all of our enemies love Tulsi.” In another post shared on Sunday, Loomer alleged that some Trump allies had privately nicknamed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence “Do Not Invite,” in an apparent dig at the DNI abbreviation. Loomer further accused Gabbard of clashing with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and mishandling intelligence operations during her tenure. Also read: ‘Tulsi has done incredible job’: Trump says after US intel chief Gabbard resigns, names Aaron Lukas as acting DNI “I broke the news months ago that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard would resign after turning her office into a breeding ground for leaks that consistently compromised and undermined our national security,” Loomer wrote on X. She also alleged that White House insiders and Trump allies believed Gabbard had “constantly sabotaged” Trump and conflicted with Ratcliffe, while accusing her office of mishandling issues related to online extremist networks and US foreign policy.

<p>Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, through bone cancer treatment, prompting both praise from Trump and criticism from Laura Loomer.</p>

'DNI - Do Not Invite': Laura Loomer claims Trump allies 'hated' Tulsi Gabbard, had secret nicknames for her

<p>A dog accidentally set off a gun near a convenience store in Nebraska, injuring one person. According to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;KNOP News 2, the incident happened on Saturday. The police responded to reports of gunfire at Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store. The Scottsbluff Police Department received a call that someone had been shot with a BB gun. While on their way, they were told that it was actually a shotgun. When they reached the site, officers found that the perpetrator was a dog. They found a truck with the passenger side door sustaining damage consistent with a shotgun blast.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bizarre shooting unfolded as the truck driver pulled into the parking space. The passenger was standing near the front door on his side when a dog in the back seat moved from one side of the vehicle to the other. Its movement triggered a shotgun with a live shell in the chamber to discharge.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/in-30-minutes-jailed-tycoon-s-two-birkin-bags-sold-for-over-535-000-in-vietnam-1779437930976"><strong>In 30 minutes! Jailed tycoon’s two Birkin bags sold for over $535,000 in Vietnam</strong></a></p><h2><strong>A woman was injured</strong></h2><p>It struck the passenger side of the car, and a pellet hit a woman in the upper arm, the police said. She was stopped at the traffic light with her right arm dangling out of the car’s open window. The woman was not reported to be in a critical condition and was taken to the hospital by a family member. It is illegal to carry a loaded shotgun in the state of Nebraska, reports suggest. The Scottsbluff Police Department has initiated an investigation into the matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Scottsbluff Police Department said that, as per Nebraska State Statute, it is illegal to travel with a loaded shotgun in a vehicle. The officers also used the incident to remind people about the importance of firearm safety for anyone in possession of or handling guns.</p>

A dog discharged a gun outside a convenience store in Nebraska, injuring one woman. The police responded to a report of a BB gun being fired, which turned out to be a shotgun. 

A dog accidentally set off a gun near a convenience store in Nebraska, injuring one person. According to KNOP News 2, the incident happened on Saturday. The police responded to reports of gunfire at Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store. The Scottsbluff Police Department received a call that someone had been shot with a BB gun. While on their way, they were told that it was actually a shotgun. When they reached the site, officers found that the perpetrator was a dog. They found a truck with the passenger side door sustaining damage consistent with a shotgun blast. The bizarre shooting unfolded as the truck driver pulled into the parking space. The passenger was standing near the front door on his side when a dog in the back seat moved from one side of the vehicle to the other. Its movement triggered a shotgun with a live shell in the chamber to discharge. Also Read: In 30 minutes! Jailed tycoon’s two Birkin bags sold for over $535,000 in Vietnam A woman was injured It struck the passenger side of the car, and a pellet hit a woman in the upper arm, the police said. She was stopped at the traffic light with her right arm dangling out of the car’s open window. The woman was not reported to be in a critical condition and was taken to the hospital by a family member. It is illegal to carry a loaded shotgun in the state of Nebraska, reports suggest. The Scottsbluff Police Department has initiated an investigation into the matter. The Scottsbluff Police Department said that, as per Nebraska State Statute, it is illegal to travel with a loaded shotgun in a vehicle. The officers also used the incident to remind people about the importance of firearm safety for anyone in possession of or handling guns.

<p>A dog discharged a gun outside a convenience store in Nebraska, injuring one woman. The police responded to a report of a BB gun being fired, which turned out to be a shotgun.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tech billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk on Sunday (May 24) praised his brain-chip company Neuralink, calling its work “Jesus-level technologies” for “Enabling people to control a computer with their mind and the completely blind to see.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post on X, Musk said, “Neuralink is a much bigger breakthrough than most people realise.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The SpaceX CEO was responding to a social media post describing Starship as one of the last major engineering achievements created entirely by humans before artificial intelligence transforms innovation and design.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Starship may end up being the last truly gigantic engineering marvel built entirely by human hands and 20-watt biological meat computers before AI fundamentally transforms how civilisation designs and builds everything,” an X user named @XFreeze wrote.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Neuralink is a much bigger breakthrough than most people realize. <br><br>Enabling people to control a computer with their mind and the completely blind to see are Jesus-level miracles.</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2058362581769711961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Musk’s remarks came days after he spoke at the Samson International Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv, where he highlighted Neuralink’s progress in developing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. The company aims to directly connect the human brain with digital devices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Musk, Neuralink has already helped patients who lost brain-body communication regain the ability to interact using computers. He suggested that restoring mobility and vision could soon become possible through the technology.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-rush-into-deal-trump-says-iran-blockade-to-remain-until-agreement-is-signed-1779633417703"><strong>‘Don’t rush into deal’: Trump says Iran blockade to remain until agreement is signed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The company has reportedly implanted its Telepathy BCI device in more than 20 patients suffering from paralysis. These patients can now operate computers, phones and even robotic systems using only their thoughts. Neuralink has also been conducting trials on implants designed to restore speech.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musk said Neuralink’s Blindsight implant could eventually help restore vision and may even offer “perhaps superhuman vision” in the future. He has previously spoken about the possibility of Neuralink giving humans “superpowers” as the technology develops further.</p><p>“Restoring control of people who are tetraplegics and restoring sight, I think, are pretty big deals,” Musk said at the summit. “They’re sort of what I might call Jesus-level technologies.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to startup data platform Tracxn, Neuralink has raised around $1.29 billion and is currently valued at nearly $9 billion. Musk has said the company plans to begin “high-volume production” of its brain-chip devices in 2026.</p>

Musk said Neuralink’s technology has already enabled paralysed patients to communicate and operate computers through brain signals, adding that the company is now working towards restoring movement and eyesight through its implants.

Tech billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk on Sunday (May 24) praised his brain-chip company Neuralink, calling its work “Jesus-level technologies” for “Enabling people to control a computer with their mind and the completely blind to see.” In a post on X, Musk said, “Neuralink is a much bigger breakthrough than most people realise.” The SpaceX CEO was responding to a social media post describing Starship as one of the last major engineering achievements created entirely by humans before artificial intelligence transforms innovation and design. “Starship may end up being the last truly gigantic engineering marvel built entirely by human hands and 20-watt biological meat computers before AI fundamentally transforms how civilisation designs and builds everything,” an X user named @XFreeze wrote.

<p>Musk said Neuralink’s technology has already enabled paralysed patients to communicate and operate computers through brain signals, adding that the company is now working towards restoring movement and eyesight through its implants.</p>

Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level miracles’ remark on Neuralink sparks row

<p>The original size and mass of the Milky Way galaxy have always driven scientists to search for evidence of the galaxies it consumed to determine its history and evolution. To determine those puzzles of the galaxy, astronomers have identified a group of metal-poor stars located unusually close to the galactic disk, according to a study published in May in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.</p><p><br>Researchers are studying these stars because they are located near the Milky Way’s galactic disk, a huge rotating region that contains many of the Milky Way’s stars, as the earliest stars in the universe were mainly made of hydrogen and helium. Over time, they created heavier elements in their cores before exploding and unleashing, helping in enriching future generations of stars.</p><p><br>Stars with very low amounts of heavy elements, known as metal-poor stars, are usually linked to ancient dwarf galaxies. Scientists believe the Milky Way may have absorbed many such smaller galaxies over billions of years as it grew larger. The discovery of these ancient metal-poor stars near the galactic disk suggests that the Milky Way may have swallowed a large galaxy early in its history, leaving behind hidden traces inside our galaxy today.</p><p><br>Cara Battersby, an associate professor of physics at the University of Connecticut who was not involved in the study, said astronomers work like detectives trying to uncover the origins of the universe. She added that very metal-poor stars are an important clue in understanding how galaxies formed and evolved. “VMP stars have been around for billions of years, holding within them clues to the formation of the Universe’s earliest generations of stars,” Battersby wrote in an email. She added that studying the metal-poor stars’ composition and motion can open up the details about the conditions and dynamics of the early universe.</p><h3>Inside the disk of the Milky Way</h3><p>Researchers' search for metal-poor stars in the Milky Way has always centred around the galaxy’s stellar halo, which is quite large and has a round diffuse cloud that surrounds the galactic disk. Several scientists think that evidence of more ancient mergers could be discovered deeper inside the disk of the Milky Way.</p><p><br>Meanwhile, an author, Dr Federico Sestito, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Hertfordshire’s Centre for Astrophysics Research in England, said that a huge amount of young, metal-rich stars, as well as a plethora of dust, crowded within the galactic disk, has made it very hard to track metal-poor stars.</p><p><br>Davide Sestito and his team discovered 20 metal-poor stars located unexpectedly close to the galactic disk using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope. The observatory tracked the movement and composition of nearly 2 billion stars in the Milky Way between July 2014 and January 2025. The researchers later used a high-resolution spectrograph at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Maunakea in Hawaii to study these stars in greater detail.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spacex-launches-upgraded-starship-v3-on-debut-test-flight-loses-booster-on-return-1779491563837">SpaceX launches upgraded Starship V3 on debut test flight; loses booster on return</a></p><p><br>Although scientists have not been able to determine the stars’ exact ages, their chemical makeup indicates they are more than 10 billion years old, according to Sestito. All 20 stars are located around 7,000 light-years from our solar system and share similar chemical properties, suggesting they likely originated from the same metal-poor dwarf galaxy, the study said.</p><p><br>The Milky Way stretches nearly 100,000 light-years and contains an estimated 100 to 400 billion stars, according to NASA. Scientists believe the galaxy gradually expanded over the past 12 billion years by merging with smaller dwarf galaxies. However, its original size and mass remain unknown, prompting researchers to search for traces of ancient galaxies absorbed during its evolution.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The discovery of these ancient metal-poor stars near the galactic disk suggests that the Milky Way may have swallowed a large galaxy early in its history, leaving behind hidden traces inside our galaxy today.

The original size and mass of the Milky Way galaxy have always driven scientists to search for evidence of the galaxies it consumed to determine its history and evolution. To determine those puzzles of the galaxy, astronomers have identified a group of metal-poor stars located unusually close to the galactic disk, according to a study published in May in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Researchers are studying these stars because they are located near the Milky Way’s galactic disk, a huge rotating region that contains many of the Milky Way’s stars, as the earliest stars in the universe were mainly made of hydrogen and helium. Over time, they created heavier elements in their cores before exploding and unleashing, helping in enriching future generations of stars. Stars with very low amounts of heavy elements, known as metal-poor stars, are usually linked to ancient dwarf galaxies. Scientists believe the Milky Way may have absorbed many such smaller galaxies over billions of years as it grew larger. The discovery of these ancient metal-poor stars near the galactic disk suggests that the Milky Way may have swallowed a large galaxy early in its history, leaving behind hidden traces inside our galaxy today. Cara Battersby, an associate professor of physics at the University of Connecticut who was not involved in the study, said astronomers work like detectives trying to uncover the origins of the universe. She added that very metal-poor stars are an important clue in understanding how galaxies formed and evolved. “VMP stars have been around for billions of years, holding within them clues to the formation of the Universe’s earliest generations of stars,” Battersby wrote in an email. She added that studying the metal-poor stars’ composition and motion can open up the details about the conditions and dynamics of the early universe. Inside the disk of the Milky Way Researchers' search for metal-poor stars in the Milky Way has always centred around the galaxy’s stellar halo, which is quite large and has a round diffuse cloud that surrounds the galactic disk. Several scientists think that evidence of more ancient mergers could be discovered deeper inside the disk of the Milky Way. Meanwhile, an author, Dr Federico Sestito, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Hertfordshire’s Centre for Astrophysics Research in England, said that a huge amount of young, metal-rich stars, as well as a plethora of dust, crowded within the galactic disk, has made it very hard to track metal-poor stars. Davide Sestito and his team discovered 20 metal-poor stars located unexpectedly close to the galactic disk using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope. The observatory tracked the movement and composition of nearly 2 billion stars in the Milky Way between July 2014 and January 2025. The researchers later used a high-resolution spectrograph at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Maunakea in Hawaii to study these stars in greater detail. Also read: SpaceX launches upgraded Starship V3 on debut test flight; loses booster on return Although scientists have not been able to determine the stars’ exact ages, their chemical makeup indicates they are more than 10 billion years old, according to Sestito. All 20 stars are located around 7,000 light-years from our solar system and share similar chemical properties, suggesting they likely originated from the same metal-poor dwarf galaxy, the study said. The Milky Way stretches nearly 100,000 light-years and contains an estimated 100 to 400 billion stars, according to NASA. Scientists believe the galaxy gradually expanded over the past 12 billion years by merging with smaller dwarf galaxies. However, its original size and mass remain unknown, prompting researchers to search for traces of ancient galaxies absorbed during its evolution.

<p>The discovery of these ancient metal-poor stars near the galactic disk suggests that the Milky Way may have swallowed a large galaxy early in its history, leaving behind hidden traces inside our galaxy today.</p>

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