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23-year-old holds 80 kg plank for 2 minutes, enters India Book of Records
Pooja Smit Kumar has set a remarkable fitness record by holding a plank with an astonishing 80 kg on her back for a time of 2 minutes, 6 seconds, and 40 milliseconds. This achievement, recognized by the India Book of Records on September 9, 2026, surpasses Bijall Joshi's previous...
Texas man claims $367k Austin home was gift, court upholds divorce split
In a recent ruling, the Texas appeals court upheld a lower court's decision that deemed a couple's home as shared marital property. The husband had argued that contributions from family and friends were used to fund the home's purchase but failed to substantiate his claims with c...
Andhra chainsaw-wielding ‘stalker’ shot at by cops near forest
Hemanth, a 21-year-old, attacked two Class X girls at a school in Raptadu on Saturday morning. After the brutal incident, he fled, prompting a significant police manhunt in Anantapur district. On Sunday evening, police located him in the Atmakur forest area, where he resisted arr...
Pentagon probes whether hackers caused freezer failures at US military bases
In August, several US military bases experienced food spoilage due to freezer failures, potentially caused by a cyberattack. Investigators, including US Cyber Command, have not confirmed the technical cause or identified any suspects. French authorities are being coordinated with...
Elon Musk admits “biggest problem” for his chatbot, and for all AI companies
Elon Musk recently admitted that xAI's Grok Bot is struggling to sustain itself financially due to overwhelming operational costs. Despite its launch in August 2026 and quick user adoption, the lack of a solid pricing model has created profitability issues. Musk's insights unders...
Oil prices today: Crude falls over 1% as Iran-Qatar talks raise hopes of diplomacy
Oil prices dropped over 1% following ongoing talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at reducing conflict. Brent crude futures fell to $111.84, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $102.56. The drop in prices followed a strong increase seen last week before the...
Gautam Gambhir flags India's biggest challenge ahead of NZ ODIs
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of India, voiced his worries regarding the untested bowling lineup for the imminent ODI series against New Zealand. With seasoned players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya missing, the team will depend on bowlers such as Mohammed Siraj and Arshd...
Fresh Iran strikes after US midterms? Inside Trump-Netanyahu's 'tough' call
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tough phone call regarding Iran and military strategies. They discussed the possibility of military action after the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump expressed readiness for diplomacy, while Netanyahu urged imm...
Vietnam's Son Doong: world's largest cave holds jungle, found by local in 1990
Venture into the depths of Vietnam's Son Doong Cave, where a hidden world unfolds beneath ancient limestone. Initially stumbled upon by Ho Khanh in 1990, it wasn’t until 2009 that this enchanting cavern was fully mapped, revealing colossal rock formations and a flowing river carv...
£5 Lewis chess piece found in drawer sells for £735,000 after decades
An extraordinary Lewis chessman carving has fetched an impressive £735,000 at auction. Hidden away in a drawer for more than 55 years by the family of the dealer, this remarkable figure was revealed as a warder, part of the legendary Lewis Chessmen collection. Originally found in...
Chad Lowe and wife list $3.2m Mar Vista home weeks after daughter's death
Actor Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter have reportedly listed their 3,239-square-foot Mar Vista home for $3.249 million, weeks after the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. The couple purchased the four-bedroom property for $3.15 million in March 2025. According to TMZ, the...
400 and counting: Why India are ahead of the curve in six-hitting
India have smashed 400 sixes in 40 T20Is in 2026, becoming the first team to reach the landmark in a calendar year. From Abhishek Sharma's six-hitting at the top to a fearless approach across the batting order, India are redefining T20 batting. Power-hitting coach Julian Wood exp...
Kimi Antonelli creates history, becomes youngest F1 world champion
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest Formula One world champion at the age of 20. Antonelli secured the title after finishing third in a dramatic Mexico City Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Meerut village's first IITian wins Rs 10 lakh prize for reaching 3.5 lakh rural students
Prashant Chaudhary established the CodeYogi Foundation to enhance technology education for students in rural India and foster AI literacy. With a positive impact on over 350,000 students across nine states, the foundation’s smartphone-based learning approach has made education bo...
