India’s residential real estate market experienced a broad-based price increase in the first half of 2025, fueled by surging demand for premium homes. NCR and Bengaluru led the gains with a 14% year-on-year increase. While affordable housing sales declined, the overall market remained healthy, driven by strong traction in the mid-premium range.
American universities are at the forefront of global scientific innovation. This year’s Nobel laureates from US institutions are recognized for groundbreaking work in quantum physics and immune system regulation. Their discoveries promise to revolutionize computing, cybersecurity, and medicine. These achievements highlight the power of research ecosystems in driving world-changing advancements.
Donald Trump defended his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, despite Zhao’s guilty plea and prison term. Trump cited broad support and alleged unfair treatment, while critics highlight alleged financial ties between Binance and the Trump family’s crypto venture. This move sparks debate on political influence in justice and regulatory accountability.
Former Harvard president Larry Summers is stepping back from public roles after documents revealed years of correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. Summers expressed deep shame and took full responsibility for his “misguided” decision to maintain contact. The revelations follow the release of Epstein’s interactions with influential figures, prompting renewed scrutiny of Summers’s relationship with the disgraced…
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar faces a significant political challenge. After nearly two decades, voter fatigue is evident. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s enduring popularity and the BJP’s national strength may help Nitish Kumar retain power. The alliance with the BJP and Modi’s national narrative are seen as key factors in overcoming local discontent and…
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after a ‘Kiss Cam’ incident at a Coldplay concert went viral, capturing him and HR chief Kristin Cabot in a compromising position. Legal experts suggest Byron has no grounds to sue the band for public humiliation. The company announced Byron’s resignation, with Pete DeJoy stepping in as interim CEO.
The Centre has challenged a Calcutta High Court order to repatriate six individuals, including a pregnant woman and her child, pushed into Bangladesh as illegal immigrants. The court had ordered their return within four weeks, a deadline that has now passed. The families are reportedly planning further legal action to ensure the implementation of the…
Early this month, flash floods in north Bengal swept away at least a dozen rhinos from Jaldapara National Park, some as far as 30km away. A massive operation over three weeks has managed to bring home 11 rhinos
