Ilha da Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, is a dangerous place. Thousands of golden lancehead snakes live there. Their venom is very potent. Brazil has banned public access to protect people and snakes. The island’s snake population faces threats. These include poaching and habitat loss. Scientists study the snakes’ venom for medical potential. Conservation efforts…
Microsoft’s research team has achieved a breakthrough with an analog optical computer, published in Nature, potentially solving complex problems with greater efficiency. This innovative computer, utilizing light instead of electricity, could perform calculations 100 times faster and with 100 times less energy than traditional machines. Its applications span finance, logistics, healthcare, and even AI, promising…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released exam city slips for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025 (Tier-I), scheduled from September 12 to 26, 2025, across 260 centres in 129 cities. Over 28 lakh candidates have registered, with 93% receiving their preferred centres. Candidates can download their slips online from the official SSC website.
Harvard College has merged its Women’s Center, BGLTQ Student Life, and Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations into a new Office of Culture and Community (OCC). Despite student concerns about reduced support for marginalized groups, the OCC boasts increased funding and programming, aiming for broader accessibility while continuing traditional cultural events.
The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) dismissed a city-based realtor’s appeal, upholding an earlier order to compensate a homebuyer for delayed possession and unfulfilled promises. The developer’s claim that RERA was inapplicable was rejected, as their completion certificates were deemed invalid. OREAT directed the builder to pay interest, obtain valid occupancy certificates, and provide…
Tragedy struck in Cuttack as a 12-year-old boy, Subham Barik, was found dead two days after being swept away in the Kathajodi river. His friend, 11-year-old Guru Prasad Nayak, was rescued. The extensive search operation finally located Subham’s body downstream. Locals are now calling for improved safety measures along the riverbanks.
A devastating fire ripped through multiple high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, claiming at least four lives and trapping several others. Firefighters battled thick smoke billowing from the 31-storey residential blocks, which house approximately 2,000 apartments, as two residents remained in critical condition with burn injuries.
Nagpur is grappling with its third consecutive day of torrential rains, leading to widespread inundation across more than 40 localities and disrupting the lives of thousands. The deluge has prompted numerous emergency calls, overwhelming the fire department and forcing the district collector to declare a holiday for schools and colleges.
