A Japanese man named Toco spent $14,000 on a realistic Border Collie costume and is now helping others experience life as a dog by opening a zoo called TokoTokoZoo. Located in Tokyo, the zoo offers sessions in hyper-realistic dog suits for a fee, allowing people to fulfill their fantasies of becoming a dog.
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India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy. Shreyas Iyer scored 79 and Varun Chakaravarthy took 5 wickets. Despite early struggles, India managed to restrict New Zealand to 205 runs. India's win places them against Australia in the semifinals, while New Zealand faces South Africa.
A mysterious illness has claimed 17 lives in Badhaal village, J&K, since December 2024. Mohammad Aslam lost his sixth child, Yasmeena, making it six of his children who died. An inter-ministerial team is probing the cause of deaths, as neurotoxins were found in samples.
Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the Boxing Day Test ignited a debate between Australian legends Mark Waugh and Michael Hussey over his shot selection. Waugh criticized Pant's choice as too risky given the field setup, while Hussey defended Pant's unconventional playing style, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his natural game.
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its final order on NEET PG 2024 counselling-related petitions, addressing demands for transparency in the exam process. The case was delayed due to other proceedings. The ongoing counselling process in several states has been affected by delays.
A 38-year-old shop owner, Shams Ansari, was shot dead near Shanti Shopping Centre in Mira Road (E) on Friday night. He was an eyewitness in a complaint against Yusuf, who had allegedly assaulted another shop owner's pregnant daughter. Ansari had received a warning about a contract on his life the day before the incident.
A recent study in The Lancet reveals that timely cancer treatment initiation in India has improved by 36% since 2018, largely attributed to the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. The scheme has significantly reduced financial barriers, especially for the poor, although radiotherapy access remains a challenge due to infrastructure shortages.
India is enhancing its special forces' capabilities with advanced technology including nano drones, loiter munitions, and sophisticated communication equipment. The integration aims to improve covert warfare and counter-terrorism operations. Although a full-fledged Special Operations Command is lacking, efforts like the Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) are fostering joint cooperation among different forces.
USCIS has proposed a rule to collect social media identifiers from applicants seeking immigration benefits, such as citizenship, green cards, and asylum. This aims to enhance national security and vetting procedures. Forms like the I-485 for green card adjustments are affected, while H-1B entry forms are not. Public comments are invited within 60 days.
A 34-year-old woman named Savitri was shot dead and her lover, Sarjeet Singh, critically injured after her estranged husband, Naresh Singh, opened fire outside an exam center. The couple's son had to file a complaint resulting in a murder charge and a police pursuit for Naresh.