Scientists rediscovered the Sri Lankan brown-eared shrub frog in India’s Eastern Ghats, 700 km from its known range. This finding, published in ‘Zootaxa,’ hints at a past land link between India and Sri Lanka and highlights the need for more research on amphibian diversity in the Eastern Ghats.

Senior IPS officer Jitender is set to become Telangana’s new DGP, replacing Ravi Gupta. Jitender, a 1992 batch IPS officer, has served in various roles including SP of Mahbubnagar and Guntur during Naxalite activity. He currently holds positions as Principal Secretary of Home and Director of Vigilance and Enforcement

Andhra Pradesh government is planning to reopen Anna Canteens, which provide subsidized meals at Rs.5, from August 15th. Around 183 canteens closed earlier will be repaired and reopened in the first phase. The government has allocated Rs.20 crore for repairs and is finalizing a food supplier by July 22nd.

A sequel to the 2006 hit film The Devil Wears Prada is in the works at Disney. Original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is in talks to write the script, which will reportedly follow Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly as she navigates the changing media landscape. While casting is unconfirmed, original …

Nike, the US sportswear giant, has laid off 40% of its senior staff, including vice presidents and higher roles, in its latest round of job cuts. The layoffs are part of Nike’s efforts to reduce costs amid financial challenges, such as declining sales and a drop in shareholder value. The …

A tragic accident occurred in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, when a double-decker bus collided with a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, resulting in the deaths of 18 people and injuring 19 others. The bus, traveling from Motihari, Bihar to Delhi, struck the tanker from behind near Garha village, causing extensive …

Tomato prices in Delhi markets have skyrocketed to ₹90 per kg due to supply disruptions caused by heavy monsoon rains. The number of trucks carrying tomatoes from key producing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh has decreased significantly, leading to a shortage in the capital. Wholesale rates have surged …

In a historic move, the Indian government has allowed a senior IRS officer to officially change both their name and gender in all official records. M Anusuya, a 35-year-old Joint Commissioner, requested to be recognized as M Anukathir Surya, marking the first time such a change has been granted in …

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez for questioning on Wednesday in a money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Fernandez has been questioned by the ED multiple times in the past regarding the case, which involves the alleged cheating of high-profile people to the tune of …