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Safrina Latheef, with her husband, had also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in Tanzania in 2021, Aconcagua (6,961 m) in Argentina in 2022, and Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) in Russia in 2024.

A new study finds climate change has more than doubled dangerously hot days for pregnant people in 90% of countries. These extreme heat days raise risks of early birth and serious health problems for mothers and babies.

An in-depth explainer on Gary Lineker’s exit from the BBC amid an antisemitism controversy sparked by a controversial Instagram post referencing Zionism with a rat image.

Nitasha Kaul, a UK-based academic of Kashmiri origin, had her OCI status cancelled by India for alleged anti-India activities. She was earlier deported from Bengaluru despite being invited to a state government event.

The ICG said it remains vigilant, but is in need for stronger policy measures and community involvement to ensure long-term survival. Operation Olivia is one of those measures.

Key Bangladeshi exports, including garments, must now enter via seaports. India also revoked Bangladesh's transshipment facility access, limiting it to Nepal and Bhutan.

On May 18, 1974, India entered the nuclear age with its first atomic test. The nuclear test caused strong international reactions.

Scientists have confirmed that wrinkled fingers in water are caused by nerve-controlled blood vessel tightening, not skin swelling. The wrinkle patterns are consistent and may even help grip better in wet conditions.

Armed with Astra missiles, HAL’s Tejas Mk1A establishes India’s aerial dominance over Pakistan’s ageing F-16s and JF-17s. With superior tech, firepower, and growing production, Tejas is India’s ultimate deterrent and symbol of self-reliance.

Operation Sindoor marked a turning point in India’s military strategy, with Rafale jets using SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs to inflict precise, devastating damage on Pakistan’s terror and defense infrastructure, redefining precision-based warfare.