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Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...- Breakthrough in ZojiLa Tunnel paves way yr-round Ladakh linkUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari inspected the Zojila Tunnel. He triggered the final breakthrough of this strategic project. The tunnel connect...
- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
- Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in GulfJordan's air defence systems intercepted multiple projectiles launched from Iran. Iran claimed to have destroyed hangars housing F-35 jets ...
- UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date & Time: When and where to download IAS, IPS and IFS result PDF at upsconline.nic.inUPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date: Aspirants await the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 results, expected in the second week of June based on p...
- In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...
- In 2022, archaeologists at Maryland's first fort finally excavated a grave they'd found 30 years earlier, and identified a teenage boy buried in the 1630s, one of the colony's oldest known deadArchaeologists unearthed a teenage boy's grave at St. Mary's Fort, Maryland's first English colony. This discovery, dating back to the 1630...
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...
- 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...
- Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
- Himachal Pradesh Earthquake: 5.0 magnitude quake jolts Chamba and nearby districtsHimachal Pradesh Earthquake: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday night. The tremor occurred at ...
- The one country on Earth with no mosquitoes has finally lost that titleIceland mosquito discovery: Iceland's long-held status as a mosquito-free nation has ended with the discovery of three Culiseta annulata mo...
- National Doughnut Day 2026: Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', 7-Eleven and Duck Donuts offer free treats and sweet dealsNational Donut Day 2026 will be celebrated on June 5 with free doughnuts, discounts and special promotions from major chains across the Uni...
- Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...
- Indian Air Force marks milestone with Su-30MKI's maiden landing at Navi Mumbai airportA Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet made its first landing at Navi Mumbai International Airport. This event marks a significant milestone for the...
- In 2024, a beginner archaeologist’s first 90 minutes on a dig uncovered a gold ring that is revealing clues about Scotland’s ancient eliteA student's first excavation at Burghead Fort in Scotland yielded a significant gold ring. This artifact provides valuable clues about the ...
- In 1911, a local guide's mountain route led to a discovery that made Machu Picchu famous worldwideHiram Bingham's 1911 journey revealed Machu Picchu to the world. Local guides shared vital knowledge, leading Bingham to the ancient Inca r...
- In 1986, a drought lowered a lake in Galilee, uncovering a 2,000-year-old boat that led to one of Israel’s most famous discoveriesA severe drought in 1986 dramatically lowered the Sea of Galilee's water levels, revealing a remarkable archaeological find: a 2,000-year-o...
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
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