In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
'Rahveers' to get Rs 25,000 reward: Nitin Gadkari announces new road safety schemesTo encourage immediate public intervention, the Ministry is introducing the "Rahveer" initiative. "If people step in to rush these 50,000 i...
4,800 illegal immigrants sent to Bangladesh from Bengal's border districts, says Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that 4,800 illegal immigrants have been sent to Bangladesh. He also detailed efforts to ...
No AC, no air cooler, only 7000 kulhads: Haryana man’s unique rooftop technique keeps his home naturally cool even in scorching summer heatAn architect from Haryana has devised an innovative cooling system for his home. He used 7000 kulhads, traditional Indian clay cups, to bui...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
Bengal to probe vandalism during 2019 anti-CAA protestsThe West Bengal government will investigate violence that occurred during the 2019 anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Chief Minister ...
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
Convoys to carpools: Ministers share rides to Cabinet meetingsSeveral Union ministers carpooled to a recent Cabinet meeting. This move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to reduce vehicl...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't mistake foreign outflows for an India exit story; smart money is becoming more selective: Milan ParikhForeign institutional investors are net sellers in Indian equities due to global concerns, but this reflects capital reallocation, not a lo...
Odisha: Massive fire breaks out at Cuttack daily marketA fire erupted at Cuttack's Link Road daily market on Monday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. The fire was intense, with ...
Assam cabinet expansion on June 5, nearly a month after poll verdictThe Assam council of ministers will see an expansion on June 5. This comes nearly a month after the election results were declared. Chief M...
Indian tourists perform Garba on Vietnam airport tarmac near aircraft, sparking online debate over etiquetteA video of Indian tourists dancing Garba on a Vietnam airport tarmac has gone viral. The incident sparked a debate online regarding cultura...
"Love is a Serious mental disease": What Plato really meant and why this 2,000-year-old thought still resonates with millions todayQuote of the Day: Plato's thought that "love is a serious mental disease" means it often makes people act without logic or reason Love is n...
Stocks in news: Premier Energies, Suzlon Energy, Paytm, Hindalco, ONGCIndian markets saw a strong rebound on Monday. The Nifty index surpassed 24,000 and is expected to move higher. Premier Energies saw a larg...
Varanasi shocker: Mother sells 12-year-old girl for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris; she was raped multiple times, forced to work as house helpA 12-year-old girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris in Uttar Pradesh. She was then subjected to repeated sexual ...
Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in BandraWestern Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to recl...