President Droupadi Murmu celebrated her birthday in Uttarakhand, visibly moved by a song from visually impaired students. Her visit includes laying the foundation for a new public park and opening Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan to the public. However, her scheduled trip to Madhya Pradesh for World Sickle Cell Day has been cancelled due to itinerary changes.
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India's presence in the QS World University Rankings 2026 has surged, with 54 institutions listed, a significant rise from 11 in 2014. IIT Delhi achieved its best rank at 123, while IIT Bombay slipped slightly to 129. IIT Madras made a dramatic leap to 180. Despite improvements, challenges persist in international student ratio and faculty-student ratio, hindering overall progress.
Amazon is forcing thousands of corporate employees to relocate to major hubs like Seattle, Arlington, and Washington DC. Employees receive 30 days to decide and 60 days to relocate or resign without severance. The mandate coincides with CEO Andy Jassy's warning that AI will shrink Amazon's workforce, potentially prompting voluntary departures as a cost-cutting measure.
Nasa and Axiom Space delayed the Axiom-4 mission due to leaks in the ISS's Russian module, now deemed "small." Roscosmos is working on repairs, with a possible launch date of June 19. SpaceX has resolved Falcon-9 rocket LOX leak issues. The mission, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, will proceed once ISS repairs are confirmed.
A recent study reveals that the Drang Drung Glacier in Ladakh, the largest in the Zanskar range, is receding at an average rate of 1 meter per year between 2021 and 2023. Led by IIT Indore, the research highlights the formation of a growing proglacial lake due to the glacier's retreat
nfosys founder NR Narayana Murthy dismisses AI job elimination fears, arguing technology creates new employment opportunities. Citing banking sector's 40-50x job growth post-computerization, he believes AI will enhance productivity and enable programmers to solve complex problems, transforming rather than replacing the workforce in India's IT industry.
Ahead of the Test series against England, Shubman Gill reflected on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's captaincy styles. Gill praised Rohit's aggressive tactics and clear communication, highlighting his ability to be firm yet approachable. He admired Kohli's proactive thinking and adaptability on the field.
The Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film screening issue. It stated that rule of law is paramount, not public sentiment. Karnataka cannot allow mobs to obstruct a CBFC-cleared film. The court transferred Kamal Haasan's petition to itself. It asked the state government to respond to a PIL. Freedom of speech must be protected, the court noted.
In Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, a shocking incident unfolded as 55-year-old Shakeel married Ayesha, the woman initially engaged to his 17-year-old son, Aman. This unexpected union has left Shakeel's family in turmoil. Shabana, Shakeel's wife, revealed his frequent communication with Ayesha after their daughter's wedding. Despite family resistance, Shakeel allegedly forced the match.
A helicopter traveling from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand police confirmed the incident, stating that six people were on board. Rescue operations are currently in progress, and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his sadness and assured that SDRF and local teams are involved in the relief efforts.