A tragic incident at Tiger Falls in Chakrata, Dehradun, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a tourist from Delhi. Alka Anand and Gitaram Joshi were fatally struck by a falling tree while bathing in the popular waterfall.
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In a significant blow to Maoist insurgency, four Maoists were killed in an encounter with police along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli. This operation follows the elimination of top Maoist leader Basavaraju and 26 guerrillas in Chhattisgarh. Government sources suggest that with Basavaraju's death, the end of red terror, targeted by March 2026, may come sooner.
After being declared extinct in 1996, the Monte Gordo grasshopper has been rediscovered in Cape Verde's highlands. Dutch biologists spotted the insect during a field trip, finding multiple specimens within Monte Gordo Natural Park. This 'living fossil,' uniquely adapted to the harsh environment, now faces a 'Vulnerable' status due to its tiny territory and habitat risks.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan addressed claims that Google offered him $100 million over a decade ago to prevent his departure amidst a Silicon Valley talent war. The offer, reportedly in restricted stock units, aimed to thwart Twitter's attempt to recruit him as Chief Product Officer. Mohan's continued tenure at Google ultimately led to his appointment as YouTube CEO in 2023.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Central government to provide travel documents to T Prabhakar Rao, the former head of Telangana's Special Intelligence Bureau, currently in the US and declared a proclaimed offender. This will enable his return to India for investigation in a phone tapping case.
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An IndiGo pilot, identified as 42-year-old Adik Amrith Raj, was discovered deceased in his Kokapet apartment after neighbors reported a foul odor. Police found his body in a decomposed state, indicating he had been dead for several days.