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Technology Jun 26, 2026 A team from CHARUSAT and PRL in Gujarat has created a system that can actually simulate lightning like you'd find on other planets. Their invention, now officially patented by the Indian government, lets scientists study how lightning works in wild atmospheres, think Venus-level extreme, without leaving the lab.

India Jun 26, 2026 A 51-year-old Thane businessman, Bhavesh Navinchandra Majethia, died on Friday after jumping off Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link. He reportedly asked his taxi driver to pull over because he felt unwell, then got out and jumped into the sea. Police believe financial stress may have played a role in his decision. Rough sea conditions delayed rescue teams from finding his body right away. Police have registered it as an accidental death and are still investigating.

LOADING... Eight people have been named in the FIR India Jun 26, 2026 The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the building of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, is being investigated for allegedly mishandling donations. Eight people have been named in an FIR for criminal breach of trust and conspiracy, and a preliminary report from the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team was sent to the state government last week.

Technology Jun 26, 2026 China's new LineShine supercomputer is now officially the fastest on the planet, topping the June 2026 TOP500 rankings. Built at Shenzhen's National Supercomputing Center, it clocked over 2.19 exaflops, outpacing the United States's El Capitan by 22%. The TOP500 list, released twice a year, measures how well these machines handle tough math problems.

India Jun 26, 2026 A heartbreaking accident happened on Friday in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh: a pickup truck carrying milk slipped off the road and fell into a deep gorge, killing six people. Police, local officials, and residents worked together to recover the bodies and get help on the scene quickly. The people who lost their lives have been identified as Ashok Jain (the driver), Abhishek Sani, Layak Ram, Nitin, and Asha Kumari and her son Yugal from Kullu district.

The review took three months Business Jun 26, 2026 HDFC Bank brought in outside legal experts to look into claims made by former Chairman Atanu Chakraborty in his resignation letter, and after three months, the review found no proof to back them up. The team went through thousands of documents and board records from the two years before Chakraborty left. Investigators spoke with board members, top executives, and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, but couldn't connect with Chakraborty himself.

The $71 price is only around while Prime Day lasts Technology Jun 26, 2026 Prime Day is in full swing, and if you've been eyeing a streaming upgrade, this is your moment. The Google TV Streamer 4K, normally $100, is now just $71 for Prime members. Even if you're not a member, you can still grab it for $75, but the $71 price is only around while Prime Day lasts, and the $75 price may not last beyond Prime Day either. This device stands out with super-fast app navigation and crisp 4K visuals.

LOADING... Entertainment Jun 26, 2026 Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are back together in a new Netflix drama, announced on June 26, 2026. This time, Harbour plays a disgraced FBI agent searching for his missing daughter, played by Brown, on a risky mission. Both actors are also executive producers, joined by Brown's husband, Jake Bongiovi. Last year, news broke that Brown had filed a bullying complaint against Harbor before Stranger Things season five.

India Jun 26, 2026 A man from Kochi, Bimal S Namboothiri, was arrested for pretending to be a serving Indian Navy commander and tricking people with fake promises of Navy jobs for cash. He was caught on June 25 in a joint operation by the Indian Navy and Kerala Police after they were tipped off about his scheme. Namboothiri has been sent to judicial custody. The Defence Spokesperson said he deceived people with false promises of recruitment into the Indian Navy.

The move was revealed after a meeting Business Jun 26, 2026 Rolls-Royce just announced plans to pour billions of pounds into India over the next decade. The move was revealed after a meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, focusing on ramping up investment, high-tech partnerships, and advanced manufacturing in the country. A standout part of the plan: Rolls-Royce wants to help build engines for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.