An accountant at a religious site in Hyderabad sustained burn injuries after an unknown assailant threw acid on him. The attacker approached the victim, Narsing Rao, and poured the acid before fleeing on a bike. Security has been heightened following the incident.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the ISS, facilitated by the successful launch of SpaceX Crew-10. Originally part of a shorter Boeing Starliner test flight, their return was delayed due to technical issues. The Crew-10 mission ensures their smooth transition and highlights key developments in space exploration.
A Pakistan International Airlines flight from Karachi to Lahore landed with one of its rear wheel missing, which was discovered upon arrival, after the flight a normal landing. Officials are investigating whether the wheel was lost during take-off or was already missing. The PIA spokesperson assured passenger safety and mentioned that a detailed investigation is in progress.
Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur epitomized grace and style, particularly known for her iconic pearl necklaces and chiffon saris. Despite being looted at gunpoint in New York City, she humorously dismissed the incident. Pearls, especially the coveted Basra pearls, played a significant role in Indian royalty, symbolizing timeless elegance and sophistication.
NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, addressed the hype around AI in India, stating that many systems are just traditional programming. He emphasized that genuine AI involves machine learning and deep learning, which can greatly enhance human-like capabilities.
The Indian government has requested the UK high court to certify two points of law for a Supreme Court appeal in the Sanjay Bhandari extradition case. Bhandari, accused of laundering money and evading taxes worth Rs 197 crore, allegedly did not declare Rs 731 crore in foreign assets on his Indian tax returns.
The US DHS announced that Indian doctoral student Ranjani Srinivasan from Columbia University self-deported after her visa was revoked for alleged Hamas support. Her departure follows increased scrutiny of foreign students in the US amidst pro-Palestinian protests on campuses.
UK peers urge the return of human remains displayed in British museums to their rightful communities and call for a sales ban on such items. The debate follows a controversy over a 19th-century Naga skull sale. British museums hold many ancestral remains acquired during the colonial era, often through violence. Culture minister expresses shock at online sales of these objects.
