700 kmph in 2 seconds: China sets world record with high-speed maglev train – watch video

Maglev train tested in China (Image taken from X) Chinese scientists have achieved a milestone in magnetic levitation technology. Researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology successfully propelled a one-tonne vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds on a 400-meter test track, setting a new world record for superconducting electric maglev…

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Consumerism and carbon footprint  

Soaring temperatures and unpredictable climate behaviour have thrown ecosystems out of order. We cannot deny that what is happening around us is our own creation. Our current lifestyle and excessive consumerism are major factors behind this. Earth has a limited carrying capacity, and it cannot be exploited beyond that limit. Climate change and global warming are clear…

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What new US world strategy means for India

Unsettling signals: India figures in the NSS but the limited-purpose framing should concern us   The 19th century German statesman Otto von Bismarck once remarked that, “God has a special providence for fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.” It captured the essence of the hand that fate dealt America. Surrounded by vast oceans…

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‘We are getting signals’: Russia says India hints ‘renewed interest’ in more crude imports amid Iran crisis

Russia on Tuesday claimed that India has signalled “renewed interest” in importing larger volumes of Russian crude oil as disruptions mount in global energy supplies following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israeli strikes on Iran.The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint, has been facing disruptions after…

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Sagittarius Horoscope Today, May 8, 2026: Put money into safe growth, long term plans, and disciplined savings

Your voice carries weight today. People listen, and you can persuade without raising volume, thanks to Jupiter’s strong support and Mercury’s sharp timing. Use it well, not to win arguments, but to settle matters cleanly.A guest might enter your house, maybe relatives, maybe an old friend who drops in without much notice. Keep the home…

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ script under lockdown as makers take extreme measures to prevent leaks, reveals Donga aka Naveen Kaushik: ‘There is so much more intriguing…’ | Hindi Movie News

As Aditya Dhar helmed’Dhurandhar’ shatters records to enter the Rs. 1,000 crore club worldwide, all eyes are on its sequel. In a recent revelation, actor Naveen Kaushik, who played the menacing Donga shared that the makers are operating under extreme secrecy to protect the plot of ‘Dhurandhar’ 2. With ‘Dhurandhar’ ruling the box office, director…

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Khawaja Asif: ‘Not acceptable to us’: Pakistan gives Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords pitch a blunt thumbs down

Pakistan on Monday firmly rejected the possibility of joining the Abraham Accords after US President Donald Trump called on several Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional agreement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran.Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad would not support any agreement that contradicted…

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