Beware the Lonomia obliqua, South America’s deadliest caterpillar. This creature, often called the assassin caterpillar, carries potent venom. Its needle-like bristles can cause severe bleeding and organ failure. Encounters are accidental, often during fruit picking. Early treatment with antivenom is vital to prevent fatalities. Farmers face challenges protecting crops from this dangerous insect.
Shubman Gill’s potential absence due to a neck injury poses a significant challenge for India’s second Test against South Africa. Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal are prime contenders to replace him, though the team faces a dilemma with their left-handed batting. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s recall also fuels speculation about team changes.
Telangana’s Class 10 students await the release of the SSC 2025 timetable, as BSE Telangana has yet to publish the official datesheet on its website. With exams traditionally held between March and April, the delay has intensified anticipation in schools. Once released, the schedule will outline subject-wise details, enabling students to plan their final preparation…
Basketball icon LeBron James is back on the court, celebrating his record-breaking 23rd NBA season with an infectious happy dance. After a lengthy absence due to sciatica, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s return against the Utah Jazz was met with widespread excitement. Fans eagerly awaited his comeback, and James’ joyful display perfectly captured his enthusiasm…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann refuted blame for Delhi’s pollution, citing NGT’s findings and delayed harvesting. He questioned Delhi’s high AQI before paddy harvesting began, suggesting local pollution. Delhi’s CM countered, attributing severe air quality to regional stubble fires, particularly from Punjab. Mann dismissed this, questioning wind patterns and Delhi’s pollution sources.
Meta, formerly Facebook, secured a victory in a major antitrust case brought by the FTC. The judge ruled that the tech giant did not currently hold monopoly power, dismissing claims that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were solely to eliminate competition. The court acknowledged the evolving social media landscape where platforms now offer similar…
A Hyderabad family tragically lost three members, including a Dubai-based banker, in a Saudi bus accident. Saifur-Rehman, his mother, and brother perished in the blaze. Relatives are being assisted by the Telangana government, with a delegation already in Medina to oversee relief and DNA identification for the deceased pilgrims.
IIT Kharagpur has launched its Young Innovators’ Program for 2025-26, inviting school students from India and abroad to showcase their innovative ideas. The competition, open to students in Classes VIII-XII, focuses on themes like Food Security and Sustainability. Top teams will compete on campus in January, presenting working models to IIT experts.
In an unexpected turn of events, the animated sensation ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has been prohibited in a UK primary school over apprehensions related to religious sensitivity. The catchy tunes that have captivated audiences were described as unsettling for Christian pupils, prompting the school to act on their commitment to respect various spiritual perspectives.
Fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, has been deported from the US and taken into custody by Indian authorities at Delhi’s IGI Airport. Coordinated by the NIA, his arrival follows his arrest in November for illegal entry. Bishnoi gained notoriety after a Facebook post claimed responsibility for the…
