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New NASA-led research reveals that global warming is altering wind patterns and shrinking Earth's reflective cloud zones. This change allows more sunlight to reach the surface, amplifying warming in a feedback loop where rising temperatures further disrupt cloud formations

Yashoda Hospitals hosted India’s largest AI in Healthcare conference, uniting global experts to discuss how AI can enhance clinical care. Speakers emphasised AI’s role in empowering doctors, improving surgery, and expanding quality healthcare access to rural areas across India

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, often disabling neurological illness marked by extreme fatigue and post-exertional malaise. ME/CFS predominantly affects women and demands updated diagnostic guidelines and better-informed clinical care

The IAEA confirmed no rise in radiation after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, part of a coordinated escalation with Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. Trump declared the strikes a success, sparking global alarm over potential retaliation and regional conflict. Iran vowed consequences and sought UN action

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew will conduct a pioneering study on glucose and insulin in microgravity. This could unlock advanced wearable tech and AI models to revolutionize diabetes care for astronauts and patients with limited mobility on Eart

ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies

Google has launched ‘Search Live’, a new voice-based feature in its Android and iOS app for users in the AI Mode Labs experiment. It allows real-time, back-and-forth conversations with Search, with audio responses, transcripts, and interactive web links.

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, killed at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, aiming to disrupt Iran’s nuclear programme. The open targeting, coupled with military strikes, marks a rare, aggressive escalation in counter-proliferation strategy

During his UK visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's advancements in digital infrastructure, innovation, and emerging technologies. He emphasized strengthening India-UK trade ties through the FTA and explored collaboration in fintech, sustainable finance, and SME-led growth with key UK leaders.

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a test at the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas late on Wednesday night. The explosion occurred around 11 pm as the rocket was being prepared for its tenth flight test

All of the nine nuclear-armed states, including India and Pakistan, continued intensive nuclear modernisation programmes in 2024, upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions and continues to develop new types of nuclear delivery systems

The company during the Google India Summit unveiled Safety Charter which is built around three key goals — keeping internet users safe from scams and frauds, strengthening cybersecurity for governments and businesses and building responsible AI systems

Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, plays a central role in how we experience pleasure, motivation, focus, and learning. It not only helps us enjoy rewarding activities like food, social media, and love, but also drives us to pursue those experiences again

Advertisements will be shown only in the app's Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won't appear where personal chats are located, developers said.

Apple has launched the world’s first haptic movie trailer for F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt. The trailer vibrates in sync with racing scenes on iPhones running iOS 18.4 or later, offering an immersive 4DX-style experience in your hand.

Hot showers and baths may feel relaxing in cold weather, but they can harm your skin by raising its pH, disrupting healthy bacteria, and drying it out

In this age of hyperrealism, we must defend truth not only with facts, but also with institutions, vigilance, and above all, imagination, the imagination to picture a democracy where authenticity still matters

Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, celebrated both his birthday and his first Father's Day after successfully siring his first offspring with female tortoise Sweet Pea

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station on June 19 aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-04 mission. He will conduct crucial biotech experiments in space, marking a major milestone as India’s first astronaut to reach the ISS.

Israel launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear and military sites. Key targeted sites likely included Natanz and Fordo enrichment facilities, Bushehr power plant, and others nuclear sites

NPCI and IDRBT will jointly offer specialised training programmes for technology and cyber security professionals in the banking and digital payments sectors

Zoom has launched its AI-powered Contact Center in India, offering an omnichannel, cloud-based solution with Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) support. The platform aims to enhance customer service, streamline agent workflows, and meet compliance needs across sectors.

Android 16 begins rolling out to Pixel phones, introducing features like smarter notifications, native hearing aid controls, Advanced Protection, and enhanced tablet productivity tools. Google says more devices and updates are coming later this year, including desktop windowing and external display support.

It’s not clear how many employees are affected, but voluntary exit offers were made to staff in Google’s search, advertising, research and engineering units, according to The Wall Street Journal