While drones have emerged as an effective tool for wildlife monitoring and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, experts caution that their growing use could inadvertently stress wildlife and infringe on people’s privacy. Although unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in some cases fitted with payloads such as loudspeakers, are used in several Indian States to monitor wild animals...
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5 killed in shooting in northern Germany; motive behind attack unclear
At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a...
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‘As you’re not in cinema, I’m using your name’: Vishal’s hilarious exchange with CM Vijay
4 min readHyderabadJun 29, 2026 05:14 PM IST Two years ago, actor Vishal walked into a room hoping to cast Vijay in a film. The actor never signed on, but at the launch of Magudam’s second single, Vishal revealed he’d finally found a use for that old meeting anyway, as a running joke about his...
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Rajinikanth says man refused to accept he was romancing Aishwarya Rai: ‘You’re the hero?’
Before it became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema, Enthiran had to clear a much smaller hurdle, convincing the neighbour of Rajinikanth’s brother that he was, in fact, playing the hero opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The story, as Rajinikanth told audience during a promotional event for the film in 2010, begins at his...
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‘Ram ko loota, desh ko loota’: Sibal attacks BJP over Ram Mandir ‘donation’ case
‘Ram ko loota, desh ko loota’: Sibal attacks BJP over Ram Mandir donation case NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Monday took a pot shot at the BJP government with a poetic dig, urging people to vote out the ruling party and alleged that it had “looted” both, the country and Lord Ram.Amid...
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The reason RAM got so expensive: Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron just got sued over it
Memory giants sued again as RAM prices hit record highs The three companies that make nearly all the world’s memory chips are now facing a class action lawsuit in the US, accused of quietly choking off DRAM supply to drive prices through the roof.Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron—the trio behind almost the entire global DRAM...
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Bhagyaraj’s children pay emotional tribute, son Shanthnu thanks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
4 min readBengaluruJun 29, 2026 04:41 PM IST Veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema and an irreplaceable void in the Tamil film industry. His demise has triggered an outpouring of grief from across the...
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How our understanding of pain has evolved over centuries
The origin of human help-seeking behaviour predates language, religion, and civilisation itself. It arises from suffering and pain, one of the primitive impulses shared across the human species. Pain is a deeply subjective experience, and two individuals with identical injuries may describe very different levels of suffering. This variability reflects the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and...
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Centre arms DRDO with new financial powers to fast-track next-gen weapons
Rajnath Singh launches DFP-2026 to boost DRDO efficiency Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and timely execution of strategic research and development projects in the defence sector.The new framework is expected to speed up the production and induction of systems, platforms...
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‘Great victory’: Iran says Qatar to release $6bn in frozen assets, contradicts Trump’s claims
Iranian President Pezeshkian says USD 6 billion frozen in Qatar to be released Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, even as negotiations with the United States faced fresh uncertainty following attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend.According to the Associated...
