The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in many countries, especially in Asia, has caused a lot of concern among millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has promptly jumped into action to monitor the variants causing this spike. Though there are 5 or 6 COVID-19 variants active currently, the most prominent among them is the “Nimbus”.
READ MOREA promising AI-based technique called 'Fragle' is claimed to detect even minute traces of tumour DNA in the blood. This game-changing method may bring a lot of precision, accuracy, and affordability in the field of cancer monitoring. It could play a huge role in understanding patients’ responses to cancer treatments, and early detection of relapses.
READ MOREThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies to adapt measures to standardise health insurance premium rates following the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme model.
READ MORETata Motors has revealed the pricing for its Harrier.ev QWD dual-motor version at a starting price of Rs. 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV features dual motors producing a total of 313 HP, offers a 627 km MIDC range, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hr in 6.3 seconds. Bookings start July 2, 2025.
READ MOREMercedes-Benz has launched the second-generation AMG GT 63 and GT 63 Pro in India, priced at Rs. 3 crores and Rs. 3.65 crores, respectively. The high-performance coupes feature a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, marking the series' return after a five-year absence. Deliveries begin Q4 2025.
READ MOREHonda offers the limited-edition City Sport version in India, priced at Rs. 14.89 lakhs (ex-showroom). The new trim features blacked-out styling elements, red cabin details, and sits between the V CVT and VX CVT versions. Available exclusively with a CVT automatic gearbox, it offers stylish looks without technical changes to the 1.5-litre gas engine.
KNOW MOREYamaha Motor India has confirmed that it will not compete in the profitable 100cc to 125cc motorcycle market. Instead, it will focus on high-end markets above 150cc. In India, where people place a high value on price, the company's 'Call of the Blue' campaign prioritises performance, style, and desirable branding over volume-driven sales.
READ MOREIndian Motorcycle has revealed the prices for its 2025 heavyweight range in India, covering the Chief, Springfield, Challenger, Chieftain, Pursuit, and Roadmaster models. Prices range from Rs. 23.52 lakh for the Chief to Rs. 48.49 lakh for the Roadmaster. Scout series prices to be revealed later.
READ MOREFollowing a directive from the Supreme Court, the Mangaluru City Police have implemented a new rule that requires children aged 4 or under to be fastened with a safety harness when riding on two-wheelers. Such safety initiatives are being implemented to counter the alarming rate of road accidents and fatalities.
READ MOREGujarat's housing finance market sees a rise of 8.9% in total housing finance disbursed in FY 25. However, reports by the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC)-Gujarat also indicate that the size of home loan borrowers has shrunk by over 35%, to 4.46 lakh from 6.9 lakh.
READ MOREGreat news for existing home loan borrowers and interested homebuyers as the RBI cuts repo rate by 50 basis points in the recent MPC meeting earlier this month. New homebuyers can get better home loan deals while existing ones can expect reduced EMI or loan tenure.
READ MOREUnder the Housing Policy 2025, the Maharashtra government is aiming to make 35 lakh housing units available to the public, especially those belonging to LIG and EWS. The initiative puts a focus on how housing is a right and will tackle issues of affordability, slum rehabilitation, and planned urban growth.
READ MOREAmid escalating Israel‑Iran tensions, Air India has ceased flying over Iran, Iraq, and Israel, and plans to avoid parts of the Persian Gulf. Air India Express has cancelled select Middle East flights, citing both safety concerns and low bookings. This results in longer routes, delays, and periodic cancellations.
READ MOREEurope drew a record 747 million international tourists in 2024, prompting growing concerns over overtourism. Infrastructure is strained, housing costs are rising, and local character is fading in hotspot cities like Barcelona, Venice, Santorini, and Dubrovnik. Governments are responding with rental bans, tourism taxes, and cruise limitations.
READ MOREOn June 16, 2025, the Louvre unexpectedly locked its gates after staff, including gallery attendants, ticket agents, and security, initiated a spontaneous strike. Their demand was to get relief from overwhelming crowds, chronic understaffing, and crumbling infrastructure. Thousands of bewildered visitors found themselves stranded outside the iconic pyramid.
READ MOREThe cybercrime group Scattered Spider (aka UNC3944) orchestrated major attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co‑op in April 2025, causing up to £440 million ($592 million) in combined losses. Now, they’ve shifted focus to U.S. insurance firms, exploiting social engineering via helpdesk scams and MFA attacks.
READ MOREIn mid‑February 2025, China-linked hacker group Salt Typhoon exploited a critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability (CVE‑2023‑20198) to breach three network devices at an unnamed Canadian telecom firm. They installed GRE tunnels to intercept traffic and access call metadata. U.S. and Canadian agencies warn this espionage campaign will persist for years.
READ MORECybernews has uncovered 30 exposed databases containing nearly 16 billion login credentials from services like Google, Facebook, Apple, Telegram, GitHub, and government portals. While much of the data stems from older leaks, the scale and inclusion of fresh malware logs raise serious risks of phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers.
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