In the wake of the recent military conflict with Pakistan, which saw a slew of drone attacks by India's western neighbour, the Indian Army is now aggressively looking to induct more Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) drones in order to be prepared to mitigate similar threats in future.

During Operation Sindoor, India saw the first non-contact military operations of its kind, with drones, missiles, and munitions.

Accelerating its procurement process now, the Army saw the successful trials of hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAVs manufactured by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL).

Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that India will be soon be holding an experiment regarding standardisation of AC temperatures, restricting air conditioners from cooling below 20°C or heating beyond 28°C. This comes amid India's Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange alert over a heatwave in Delhi and residents reeling under hot spell.

"Regarding air conditioning standards, a new provision is being implemented soon. The temperature standardisation for ACs will be set between 20°C to 28°C, meaning we won't be able to cool below 20°C or warm above 28°C. This is a first-of-its-kind experiment, aiming to standardise temperature settings," Khattar stated, adding, “This is a first-of-its-kind experiment, aiming to standardise temperature settings.”

Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.

Scientists monitoring the world's largest penguin species used satellites to assess sixteen colonies in the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea and Bellingshausen Sea, representing nearly a third of the global emperor penguin population.

What they found was "probably about 50-percent worse" than even the most pessimistic estimate of current populations using computer modelling, said Peter Fretwell, who tracks wildlife from space at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's second richest person, has been dethroned by Oracle's Larry Ellison. After 8 long years, Ellison, on the back of a strong earnings report, made a remarkable $26 billion increase in his net worth. The company’s stock surged past $200 for the first time after posting stronger-than-expected revenue and profit for the quarter ending in May. As a result, Ellison's total wealth now stands at $243 billion, eclipsing Bezos' $227 billion and Mark Zuckerberg's $239 billion. Meanwhile, Elon Musk continues to hold the title of the wealthiest individual globally, with a staggering $407.3 billion, as per Forbes data.

In 2017, Amazon's Bezos unseated Warren Buffett to take the number 2 spot. His fortune rose by $75.6 billion following a rise in Amazon's stock.

In October 2024, Jeff Bezos lost his spot as the world’s second-richest person to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. At the time, Zuckerberg’s net worth jumped by $78 billion to $206.2 billion, overtaking Bezos, whose wealth stood at $205.1 billion.

The Delhi government is preparing to roll out a new excise policy aimed at ensuring the scientific testing of alcohol quality and making the sale and distribution system transparent, modern, and accountable.

According to officials, the government is committed to ensuring that no aspect of the policy negatively affects sensitive sections of society and that the safety, health, and peace of vulnerable communities are not compromised in any way.

A high-level committee chaired by the chief secretary of the Delhi government is currently working on developing the policy. The panel is reviewing the excise policies of several other states to adopt best practices that prioritise not only effective liquor distribution but also social protection.

A "Mayday" distress call was issued by Air India's AI 171 flight, minutes before it crashed after taking off from Gujarat's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.

The London-bound aircraft, however, did not respond to calls from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) thereafter, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement.

A "Mayday" call is an emergency procedure used internationally as a distress signal through radio communications; it signals a life-threatening emergency.

There was no immediate information on the casualties caused by the crash.

According to DGCA, the flight, a Boeing 787, took off from the airport's runway 23 at 1.39pm for London Gatwick Airport. It had 242 people on board - two pilots, 10 cabin crew members and 230 passengers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received bids Rs 53,031 crore against the notified amount of Rs 26,000 crore at the second buyback auction of this fiscal year. At the auction held on Thursday, the central bank accepted 99% of the notified amount.

At the first buyback held last week, the RBI received bids worth Rs 27,256 crore, of which the central bank accepted Rs 23,856 crore or 95% of the notified amount, data showed.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare today organised the National Conference on ‘Agri Stack: Turning Data into Delivery’ in New Delhi. The conference served as a strategic platform for senior officials from the Centre and States’ key stakeholders to deliberate on the progress, challenges, and future roadmap for the implementation of Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM).

In the conference, Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry, Devesh Chaturvedi, reiterated the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for transparent, farmer-centric governance. He highlighted the urgent need for States to dynamically link their Farmer Registries with updated Records of Rights and actively utilise the digital datasets for scheme delivery and personalised agricultural services.

Celebrated every year on June 14, World Blood Donor day recognises the collective selflessness and compassion of millions of people globally who donate blood voluntarily and on an unpaid basis. The day also acts as a platform to highlight the need for safe blood and blood products.

The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2025 is ‘Give blood, give hope: together we save lives’. It is centered around the crucial need for blood and plasma donations and the importance they hold for the lives of countless patients. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to encourage regular blood donation by both new and existing donors.

The theme is also aimed at consolidating support from governments and other stakeholders for investment in efforts for sustained national blood programs that, in turn, ensure universal safe blood transfusion globally.

A recent Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven US states, with 21 of them hospitalized. The majority of cases, 63, were reported in California, prompting a major recall of 1.7 million brown cage-free and organic eggs by California-based August Egg Company. On June 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a public health warning after investigating cases reported between February and May 2025. According to the CDC and FDA, most affected individuals had eaten eggs or egg-based dishes before falling ill. Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning that affects the intestinal tract, leading to symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Know its symptoms, causes and safety tips to prevent it.