Kerala has declared itself free of extreme poverty, becoming the first Indian state to achieve this milestone. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the feat, highlighting a meticulous process that identified and uplifted 64,006 families through micro-plans focusing on food, health, housing, and income. The government allocated significant funds for these initiatives.
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In China's Guizhou province, smooth oval stones emerge from cliff faces, a geological phenomenon locals call "egg stones." Scientifically known as concretions, these form over millions of years as minerals cement within softer rock, eventually being exposed by erosion. This natural process, occurring every few decades, has inspired generations of folklore and continues to draw tourists.
US President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil may compel India and China to halt crude imports. While tariffs proved insufficient, these sanctions block financial transactions, making trade nearly impossible.
Virat Kohli achieved a fielding milestone with his 77th catch against Australia, a record for a non-wicketkeeper against a single opponent. Despite this, his batting form remains a concern, with consecutive ducks in the ODI series. Kohli will aim to improve his batting in the ongoing third ODI.
India's women's cricket team has reached the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final after a remarkable turnaround. Following three consecutive defeats, they secured crucial wins against New Zealand and Australia, culminating in a stunning semifinal victory. Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 led a record-breaking chase against Australia to set up a final clash with South Africa.
US President Donald Trump called Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping smart and strong leaders. He stated they are not to be underestimated. Trump also spoke about global nuclear stockpiles. He mentioned discussing denuclearization with both President Putin and President Xi. The president highlighted the significant number of nuclear weapons held by these nations.
Indian-origin man, Subramanyam Vedam, faces deportation from the US after spending over four decades in prison for a murder conviction later overturned. Despite being a legal permanent resident since infancy, he was taken into immigration custody upon release. Courts have now halted his deportation, offering a glimmer of hope for the exonerated man.
Disney executives criticized YouTube TV's decision to remove ESPN, ABC, and other Disney networks, accusing Google of using its power to avoid fair negotiations. The blackout, which occurred without advance notice and deleted subscribers' recorded content, prompted Disney to assert its channels' value and seek fair rates comparable to other distributors.
A family of a stampede victim has returned Rs 20 lakh relief from the TVK party, citing deep disappointment. They were angered that the party took estranged relatives to meet their leader, Vijay, instead of offering personal condolences. The family felt their name was misused, leading to the return of the funds via bank transfer.
Apple is releasing iOS 26.1 this week, bringing significant refinements to your iPhone. Key updates include disabling the camera swipe gesture, a redesigned alarm system, and expanded language support for Apple Intelligence and Live Translation. The update also introduces automatic background security updates for enhanced protection.