A melting glacier exposed a body in the Alps in 1991; 5,300 years after his death, scientists turned Ötzi into one of history's most studied humansOn September 19, 1991, German mountaineers Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking across the Tisenjoch ridge in the Ötztal Alps along the borde...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
In 1959, 9 hikers died on Russia's Dyatlov Pass under mysterious circumstances. 67 years later, many theories exist, but the case still sparks debate worldwideOn a freezing night in February 1959, nine experienced hikers disappeared from their tent in the northern Ural Mountains. They were part of...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
India and Nepal explore strategic bilateral ties, global role at RIS seminarBridging bilateral engagements from academic and diplomatic discourse to humanitarian solidarity, India advanced its assistance towards Nep...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
ASI shot dead at Amritsar grain market; man gunned down in IslamabadTwo unidentified men fatally shot an assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police in Amritsar. ASI Harjit Singh was shot near the neck by a sin...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India continues relief efforts in flood-hit Nepal, dispatches 11 tonnes of aidIndia sent eleven tons of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This latest aid includes medicines, tents, and hygiene kits for flood victi...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
In 1970, an unidentified woman was found dead in Norway's Isdalen valley. 56 long years later, her identity and the full story behind her death remain unresolved to dateThe Isdal Woman mystery began in November 1970, when a burned body was discovered in Norway’s remote Isdalen Valley near Bergen. Investigat...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
- Russia adapts a training missile to lead its ballistic onslaught of Ukraine
Russia is leveraging repurposed training missiles, namely RM48Us, to ramp up its aerial assault strategy. Comprising over half of the recen...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Indus Valley, Mesopotamia shared genetic link beyond trade: BHU geneticistAncient DNA analysis confirms a genetic link between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian peoples. This research indicates human lineage traveled ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
25 years after 9/11, this New York lab is still identifying victims. Nearly 1,100 victims remain unidentifiedScientists continue identifying 9/11 victims using advanced DNA technology. Forensic investigative genetic genealogy aids in naming remains...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
A 120-year-old taxidermy bear is helping scientists solve modern wildlife crimes; its preserved hair could change how poaching cases are investigatedA museum bear named Boris is now helping fight wildlife crime. His fur is being studied for microscopic and genetic characteristics. This r...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Nepal floods: 163 Indians evacuated, tunnel rescue team soldiers on despite challengesIndia has rescued 163 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal. A specialised forensics team from India is assisting with DNA ...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Nepal issues fresh flood alert as water levels rise across several districts, death toll crosses 1,000Nepal authorities issued a fresh flood alert for several districts. The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods climbed close to on...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Daiichi-Ranbaxy case: Delhi HC orders forensic audit into transactions of Fortis, Singh brothersThe Delhi High Court has appointed a forensic auditor to examine transactions. This audit aims to trace the dissipation of Fortis Healthcar...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to over 788, 2,500 missingIn Nepal, flash floods have led to a staggering death toll of over 788, with over 2,500 people still unaccounted for. Reports from Chinese ...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
India sends rescue teams, 68.5 tonnes of aid to flood-hit NepalIndia has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials and technical teams to Nepal. Specialized teams are assisting in search and rescue operation...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Banks, FIU-IND work on sharper framework to flag money mule accountsBanks are enhancing suspicious transaction reporting for money mule accounts. They aim for better analysis and pattern identification by th...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
In 1997, Sandia won $393,000 to make fingerprints and other organic evidence blink under flashing light. Decades later, the idea remains an example of using fluorescence to find hidden cluesIn 1997, Sandia National Laboratories secured $393,000 to solve background glare on physical crime scene evidence. By modulating light at h...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST