Human Interest

Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party

Pakistan Navy, with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, provided humanitarian aid to stranded crew of vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea after a technical failure, responding to a distress call coordinated via Mumbai maritime authorities

Kristalina Georgieva warned that prolonged Middle East war could push oil to $125 and worsen global inflation, activating adverse IMF scenarios. Growth may slow sharply, while energy volatility from the Strait of Hormuz keeps markets unstable

Japan’s child population fell to 13.29 million, marking a 45-year decline and record low share of 10.8%. Despite government efforts, falling births highlight deepening demographic challenges, with fewer young children and continued population ageing concerns

Filmmaker Karan Johar debuted at Met Gala in a Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Raja Ravi Varma. The handcrafted outfit paid tribute to Indian art, blending personal storytelling with global fashion

Cruise ship MV Hondius stranded near Cape Verde after suspected Hantavirus outbreak killed three and sickened others. Authorities denied docking, while WHO coordinates evacuations and investigations amid low public risk concerns

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India will launch its first AI-powered orbital data centre satellite through Pixxel and Sarvam AI collaboration. The Pathfinder satellite will run AI models and hyperspectral imaging in orbit, enabling real-time data processing and advancing space-based computing capabilities

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged in Tamil Nadu election trends, prompting congratulatory messages from Tiger Shroff, Aju Varghese, and Sriman, as early leads suggest a major political shift

Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres as early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in West Bengal. She alleged irregularities by the Election Commission while asserting her party remains in contention

The Supreme Court of India criticised its Registry for “nasty” conduct and misinterpreting orders in a ₹37,000 crore fraud bail case. The court ordered a fact-finding inquiry while directing compliance on notices to the Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court of India sought Centre’s response on filling vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal. The plea warns most benches may become non-functional, urging time-bound appointments and interim continuance of existing members to ensure judicial functioning

A 68-year-old farmer, Mohd Naseeruddin, collapsed and died at a paddy procurement centre in Nalgonda, likely due to cardiac arrest. Recent deaths, including sunstroke and lightning incidents, have raised serious concerns among farmers over safety conditions

  Excessive earphone use at high volumes can cause hearing loss and infections, experts warn. Prolonged exposure damages inner ear cells, while poor hygiene increases risks. Doctors recommend the 60-60 rule and regular breaks to protect hearing 

Amid severe heatwaves in India, gig economy firms are introducing relief measures for delivery workers. Companies like Amazon, Zomato, and Zepto are setting up cooling vests, rest hubs, hydration support, and medical aid to reduce heat-related health risks

Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel issued an ordinance removing 1,594 political appointees, triggering administrative disruption. Backed by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the sweeping overhaul has raised concerns over governance, institutional functioning, and political controversy

The viral “typoglycemia” claim misrepresents how reading works. Rather than relying only on first and last letters, the brain uses context, pattern recognition, and prediction to interpret scrambled words. Readability depends on structure, familiar patterns, and sentence context, not a fixed rule

Gabriella Pizzolo revealed Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue psychology alongside acting. The actress balanced filming Stranger Things with college, earning degrees in psychology and music while embracing campus life and diverse experiences

Reports from officials in New Delhi say that Pakistan is planning heightened activity in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to internationalise the issue and seek US involvement, while Indian agencies monitor possible terror modules and anticipate retaliation dynamics closely monitored situation

Director Shoojit Sircar revealed late actor Irrfan Khan’s romantic instinct nearly changed the ending of 'Piku' (2015), as he suggested a different final scene, reflecting his creative depth and lasting influence on filmmaking

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets

HYDRAA faces criticism in Hyderabad as demolition debris from anti-encroachment drives remains uncleared at multiple sites, raising health and environmental concerns, prompting RWAs and activists to demand urgent cleanup and better land restoration