Human Interest

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer Inc., resigned after a viral jumbotron video showed him embracing chief people officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert. The incident sparked an internal investigation and reignited debate on privacy, leadership accountability, and internet surveillance

A 16-year-old boy was injured after stepping on an IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district while grazing cattle. Police warned civilians to stay alert in forest areas where Maoists frequently plant explosives targeting security forces

Kerala High Court introduced India’s first policy on AI use in district judiciary, banning AI tools for decision-making or legal reasoning. The policy emphasizes responsible, assistive use only, prioritizing human oversight, privacy, fairness, and accountability, with penalties for violations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded TVS Motor executives for promoting Kutch's culture through their coffee table book, created after a motorcycling event at Rann Utsav 2025. Modi praised the initiative and invited tourists to explore Kutch’s heritage and landscapes

Gold prices are expected to stay range-bound amid global trade uncertainty, key US macroeconomic data, and central bank cues. While domestic festive demand may offer support, a stronger US dollar and volatility persist. Silver surged on tightening supply and industrial demand

Leopold, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus are more than bullet-riddled memories — they are living, breathing chapters of Mumbai’s story

Targeted reforms and data-driven strategies to empower women are essential for equitable national growth

Mattel has launched a new Barbie with type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Introduced by model Lila Moss, the inclusive doll aims to normalize chronic conditions, reduce stigma, and empower children living with diabetes

Three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Banstala station in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore. The herd, likely from Jharkhand’s Dalma forest, was crossing the tracks. Investigation is ongoing

A Delhi court found four individuals guilty of contempt for failing to submit bail bonds and ordered them to stand with hands raised in court all day. The magistrate cited deliberate delay during a 2018 case’s pre-charge evidence stage

Skeletal remains of a girl aged 4–5 were found in Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave, linked to the LTTE conflict. The discovery, alongside toys and school bags, revives concerns of wartime atrocities and possible war crimes against Tamil civilians

Ariana Grande reassured fans she’s not leaving music despite focusing on films like Wicked and Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Calling music her “lifeline,” she promised to return next year, balancing her singing career with other creative projects

The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat are now fully ready for cheetah rehabilitation, featuring enclosures, enhanced prey base, and monitoring systems. Officials await final clearance to relocate cheetahs here, following introductions at other identified sites under Project Cheetah

In Cambodia, African giant pouched rats are being used to detect land mines, thanks to their strong sense of smell. Trained by APOPO, these rats are proving vital in clearing war-era explosives, saving lives across heavily mined regions

Over the past three days, around 10 schools and a college in Delhi have received bomb threats via email from aliases like ‘Roadkill’ and ‘Benji’. Though no explosives were found, police have launched a probe to trace the culprits

The execution of Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner in 2017, has been deferred amid negotiations. The victim’s family demands justice, while Indian officials and religious leaders push for a pardon through a ‘blood money’ settlement

Six peacocks died after allegedly coming into contact with high-tension power lines near a temple in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. Villagers blamed official negligence. Authorities promised action after videos of the dead national birds surfaced on social media

Humans find robot sadness compelling because its intelligence makes it sad, just as intelligence makes us sad too

New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast

A new study reveals that bird endemism in Antarctica and the southern hemisphere is underestimated, highlighting their unique biodiversity. These regions host irreplaceable species with restricted ranges, making them especially vulnerable to climate change and deserving of greater conservation focus

In a major enforcement drive across the Itanagar Capital Region, Arunachal Pradesh police detained 39 individuals for residing or working without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs). Authorities emphasized compliance to protect indigenous culture and ensure lawful entry regulation

UNESCO has inscribed Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago on the World Heritage list for its exceptional marine biodiversity and cultural heritage. The site features rare species, vital ecosystems, and traditional lifestyles, making it a key conservation zone in West Africa

Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change believed to have worsened the infestation risk

The Supreme Court will hear on July 14 the anticipatory bail plea of Indore cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of posting objectionable content about PM Modi, RSS, and Lord Shiva. The Madhya Pradesh High Court earlier denied him relief