Bengal has discovered the world's smallest and lightest wild cat, the rusty-spotted cat, in its Purulia district. This species, considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, was spotted for the first time in the state, adding to the region's biodiversity.
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A deputy GM at NTPC's Keredari coal mines was shot dead in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district, likely due to coal mining mafia involvement. Kumar Gaurav was ambushed while on his way to work. He is the fourth official killed in Jharkhand's coal sector in five years. Police detained six people and launched a special investigation.
Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in a high-scoring IPL-2025 match on Tuesday, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls. Key contributions from Shashank Singh and Priyansh Arya helped Punjab post a formidable total of 243/5. Despite a valiant effort by Gujarat, they fell short in the chase.
The US Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to India. Rana's lawyer argued against his extradition based on the interpretation of 'offense' in the US-India extradition treaty. However, the US Government supported India's request, and the Ninth Circuit also ruled that the treaty permits Rana's extradition.
India’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 6.4% in the fiscal year 2024-25, down from 8.2% in the previous year, as per NSO estimates. Real GDP and GVA growth rates are projected to decrease, while nominal measures see slight improvements.
In 2025, India will experience two solar eclipses, one in March and another in September. The first event will be a partial eclipse, while the second will showcase a mesmerizing 'Ring of Fire'. Scientists and space enthusiasts prepare for these cosmic occurrences, while many in India continue to follow traditional rituals and customs during eclipses.
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, alleging contamination of water due to bodies thrown in the river. She accused the state government of neglecting common visitors while giving special treatment to VIPs, and questioned the purported mass gathering numbers. Noisy protests erupted in Lok Sabha with opposition demanding discussion and list of deceased.
Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni recounted his infamous outburst during the 2019 IPL when a no-ball controversy led him to confront umpires on the field, resulting in a fine. Dhoni acknowledged his mistake while mentioning such incidents stem from the high stakes of the sport. He will play for CSK in IPL 2025, aiming to surpass Suresh Raina’s run record for the franchise.
Union minister Jitendra Singh condemned the killing of three family members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district as a terrorist attack. Their bodies were discovered after an extensive search. Lt governor Manoj Sinha ordered an investigation, sparking protests in Billawer town. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest civilian strike in Jammu since 2024.
A senior chemistry professor at Aligarh Muslim University was suspended following an internal probe for impersonating female students and filing fake harassment complaints against a colleague. Authorities discovered Riyazuddin's deceit through CCTV surveillance, revealing his regular visits to the post office to send the false letters.