A document titled "The Names of the Intelligencers" has now disclosed the hidden network of spies of England and Ireland's former Queen Elizabeth I.
The single sheet of paper has been lying undisturbed in the National Archives for over a century, as per a Guardian report.
The report also mentioned that this paper is part of a 428-year-old secret dossier that once belonged to Robert Cecil, the spymaster for Queen Elizabeth. Cecil is also the man who discovered the Gunpowder Plot in 1605. Putting this document together with the dossier shows...
Sunday, June 30, 2024
In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Talks Of New Campaign To Honour Mothers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today resumed his monthly radio programme, 'Mann ki Baat', days after taking charge as the Prime Minister for a third consecutive term
PM Modi's last 'Mann Ki Baat' was aired on February 25, before the poll schedule was announced. The BJP-led NDA won 292 seats and prevailed over the Opposition alliance, INDIA, which bagged 232 seats.
In today's 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi said the 2024 general election was the biggest election in the world. "Such a big election has never taken place in any country in the world. More than...
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Can Biden Be Replaced As Democratic Presidential Nominee? Best Way Is...
Within minutes of the conclusion of this week's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it became clear to many that the 81-year-old Biden may not be capable of winning the general election in November.
His inability to clearly communicate during the 90-minute debate earned harsh criticism from across the US political spectrum, most notably among Democrats.
Van Jones, a former official in the Obama administration and CNN analyst,...
Friday, June 28, 2024
Video: Delhi BJP Councillor "Rows Boat" On Road Amid Severe Waterlogging
As heavy rain through the night submerged large parts of Delhi this morning, a politician was seen rowing an inflatable boat on a flooded street. It was a show of protest against the "collapsing" infrastructure, Delhi BJP councillor Ravinder Singh Negi said.
Mr Negi, a resident of Vinod Nagar in east Delhi, demonstrated how bad the flooding was in the locality, and blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi.
"...All PWD drains are overflowing. They didn't get it cleaned ahead of Monsoon. This has led to waterlogging...Vinod Nagar is submerged,"...
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 6,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro was launched in China on Thursday. The handset is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera system and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It also packs a 6,100mAh Glacier battery with support for 100W wired fast charging. The phone also comes with support for up to 24GB RAM...
Thursday, June 27, 2024
iQoo Neo 9s Pro+ Confirmed to Launch in July; Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 5,500mAh Battery
iQoo confirmed the arrival of a new Neo series phone — iQoo Neo 9s Pro+ —in its home country. The forthcoming handset is teased to come in a dual-tone finish. Additionally, a Chinese tipster has shared insights about the specifications of iQoo Neo 9s Pro+. It is expected to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC...
WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Shortcut Button for Quick Replies to Video Notes
WhatsApp introduced Instant Video Notes in 2023, enabling users to record and send 60-second video messages to others directly in chat. The instant messaging platform is now enhancing that feature by enabling quick replies for it, according to a feature tracker. The new option is said to be spotted in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android...
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Opinion: The Great Asian Reconciliation: Can India-China Find Common Ground?
London is known for its open intellectual climate, where no idea is off-limits. But even in this dynamic city - and indeed in Washington too - it's almost blasphemous to suggest that Russia and the West can be partners, or that the US and China can coexist as global powers. Recently, Nigel Farage, the Reform Party leader in the UK, faced a storm for urging the West to negotiate sensibly with Russia over Ukraine, calling the war a 'complete stalemate'....
CMF Phone 1 Teased to Feature Removable Back Plate, Enhancing Customisation Options
CMF Phone 1’s latest teaser suggests it could feature a removable back plate. Courtesy of cryptic social media posts by the company, it was already confirmed that the handset would have a screw-like design element at the back, but its purpose was undefined. However, CMF’s new teaser of the Phone 1 hints at a removable back plate with the screw, increasing the cust.....
Moto Razr 50 Ultra India Launch Date Set for July 4; Amazon Availability Confirmed
Motorola announced it will launch the Moto Razr 50 Ultra on July 4 in India. Motorola is dropping multiple teasers through its official X handle about the launch. Additionally, Amazon has published a dedicated webpage revealing the launch date and specifications...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
iQoo Z9 Lite Launch Timeline, Colour Options Tipped; Could be Rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G
iQoo Z9 Lite, a budget variant said to be part of the iQoo Z9 lineup, could launch soon. The company has not yet confirmed the handset but leaks suggest that it will likely be a 5G offering. The rumoured smartphone is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G and the iQoo Z9x 5G, which were unveiled in India in March and May this year, respectively. A tipster has now suggested .....
US Woman Vanishes In Bahamas While Attending Yoga Retreat
A 41-year-old US woman has been missing since last week after she travelled to the Bahamas to attend a yoga retreat. According to NBC News, Taylor Casey was last seen on Wednesday around Paradise Island. She travelled to the Caribbean country for the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat before she "mysteriously vanished". In a statement, her family members said that they are "deeply concerned" for Ms Casey's safety and well-being. They believe that the 41-year-old is in "danger" as she "would never disappear like this".
"We are deeply concerned...
Monday, June 24, 2024
Lenovo Legion Tablet India Launch Confirmed; Design, Key Features Revealed
Lenovo Legion Tablet will soon be available for purchase in India. It was first unveiled in March this year. Promotional banners for the India launch of the tablet have surfaced on an e-commerce site. These have confirmed the design and key features of the Indian version of the tablet as well as its pre-order details...
Realme C61 4G Specifications, Price and Other Details Reportedly Leaked Ahead of Launch
Realme C61 4G is expected to launch in India and in global markets soon. Ahead of its launch, the smartphone’s specifications may have been leaked. It is expected to be a budget offering from the company. As per a report, it may be powered by a Unisoc chipset with up to 6GB RAM and come in multiple storage options...
Sunday, June 23, 2024
"Hindus Don't Indulge In Communalism, Only One Religion...": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that members of the Bangladesh-origin minority community overwhelmingly voted for the Congress in this Lok Sabha election, without considering the development work done for them by the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state. He also alleged that it is the only community in Assam which indulges in communalism.
Speaking at a felicitation programme of winning candidates of the BJP and its allies at the party's state headquarters here, he said the ruling alliance garnered...
Big Find In Chhattisgarh Op: Maoists Printing Fake Notes, Using In Markets
An anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district has led to a striking discovery that may have severe implications for the local economy. For the first time, security forces have found in Maoist camps equipment used to print fake currency.
While this indicates that extensive security operations in the region have crippled the rebels' cash flow, use and circulation of such fake currency in local markets may create a massive problem.
The startling find was made during a joint search operation by Sukma Police, District Reserve Guard and the...
"Lady Don" Who Honey-Trapped Burger King Victim Spotted At Rail Station
The woman, who had allegedly honey-trapped the 26-year-old man killed in a shooting spree at a Delhi's Burger King outlet, was spotted at the Katra Railway Station on Thursday.
Anu, also known as "Lady Don" among her gang members, was seen carrying her luggage at the Katra railway station on Thursday in a security camera footage. She had covered her face with a scarf.
Sources say she boarded a train bound for Mumbai at around 10 am on Thursday.
Police sources say the woman - a close aide of fugitive gangster Himanshu Bhau - was part of the trap...
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Video: Residents, Guards Clash At Posh Gurugram Apartment Over Liquor
A clash broke out between residents and security guards at a posh housing society in Gurugram on Thursday after an argument over liquor consumption, the police said.
The incident was reported on Thursday after a security guard objected to a group of residents having liquor at the complex area of ROF Ananda Society in Gurugram's Sector 95.
The conversation soon led to a heated argument and the residents started thrashing the security guard. He then alerted the Quick Response Team (QRT) team.
The video of the incident shows, residents hitting...
Friday, June 21, 2024
Blog: Mardini Sisters And Eriksen: Two Stories That Prove Miracles Happen, All The Time
Exactly three years ago, The Guardian published a story with this headline: "The day Denmark stood still: Christian Eriksen's collapse and the heroes who saved him."
On June 12, 2021, Denmark faced Finland in a match in the 2020 Euro tournament. In the 43rd minute, the world witnessed a shock as Denmark's midfielder collapsed on the pitch for reasons then unknown. Realising something was terribly wrong, fellow players rushed to ensure that...
Samsung Launches Over 50 Special Accessories for Galaxy Smartphones, Commemorating Summer Olympics 2024
Samsung launched over 50 special accessories for Galaxy smartphones to commemorate the Summer Olympics 2024, the company announced on Wednesday. In anticipation, the South Korean smartphone maker has announced special Paris Olympics-themed accessories including cases, power banks, pouches and more donning the event’s logo and colours, across a range of Galaxy smartp.....
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Class 10 Student Kills Aunt, 37, For Declining His Sexual Advances: Police
A minor boy, student of Class 10, has been detained in Karnataka for allegedly killing his aunt after she declined his sexual advances, the police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place at a village near Uppinangady town in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to police, a 37-year-old woman was found dead on Sunday night at her residence under suspicious circumstances.
The accused minor boy who was at her home on Sunday, allegedly made sexual advances when the woman was sleeping. However, the woman -- his maternal aunt -- resisted and...
Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Tipped to Gain AI-Powered Painting Feature With One UI 6.1.1 Update
Samsung is expected to release the One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy smartphones and it may pack several artificial intelligence (AI) features, according to claims on social media by a tipster. As part of the AI innovations, a new AI-powered feature is said to be included in the update that will turn captured portrait photos into different styles...
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
World's 3 Richest, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Race For #1
The world's three richest billionaires are in a fierce race for first place.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault have occupied the top three spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for 94% of the year. But fluctuations in their wealth have led the trio to swap places six times since May 29 - a frenetic pace for a hierarchy that had largely held steady since Musk lost his top ranking in early March.
The game of musical chairs has been...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Sidhartha Mallya To Get Married This Week: Who Is His Fiancee Jasmine?
Sidhartha Mallya, the son of Businessman Vijay Mallya, will marry his girlfriend Jasmine this week. The 37-year-old posted a picture with his fiancée Jasmine and wrote, “Wedding week has commenced.” The announcement was met with wishes and congratulations from friends and followers.
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Who is Sidhartha Mallya's fiancée, Jasmine?
1. Jasmine, who has been living in the United States, frequently shares her travel adventures and love for...
Oppo Reno 12F 5G Price, Design Renders, Key Specifications Leaked; Said to Get AI Features
Oppo Reno 12F 5G is expected to launch globally alongside the Oppo Reno 12 5G series on June 18. The design renders of this rumoured smartphone have now been shared in a report, which has also suggested its price and important specifications. Leaked design renders shared in the report showed the purported Oppo Reno 12F 5G in two colour options - green and orange...
Monday, June 17, 2024
"Babar Should've Supported Shaheen": Afridi On Captaincy Saga After WC Exit
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has lashed out at Babar Azam for accepting the captaincy role after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sacked Shaheen Afridi after just one series. Babar, who had stepped down as captain after the ODI World Cup last year, was re-appointed as the skipper for the T20 World Cup. This came after Shaheen lost his captaincy after a 4-1 series loss away at New Zealand. It proved to be Shaheen's first and last series as captain. Babar led the team during the home series against New Zealand and the away series against...
What Makes Task Of Secutity Forces Difficult In Latest J&K Terror Attacks
A sense of unease hangs in the air of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, even at a bustling marketplace. The mountains overlooking the border town are hiding a troubling reality of Pir Panjal region -- highly trained Pakistani terrorists holed up in the green forest cover.
Though the army has intensified patrolling after the recent spike in terrorist attacks, searching these dense forests is a challenging task.
After a gap of 18 years, terrorism has resurfaced in Poonch and Rajouri. The first major attack on the army was carried out in the forests of...
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Caught On CCTV: Kolhapur Crash Sets Off 'Ghost Auto' Run, Five Injured
Five people suffered minor injuries after a bike crashed into an auto-rickshaw in Kolhapur. The auto-rickshaw driver was thrown off, but the driverless three-wheeler remained on the move, sending pedestrians running around before it came to a stop.
Dramatic visuals captured by a CCTV camera show the area near Patki Hospital in Shahupuri. An auto-rickshaw is seen taking a U-turn when a bike crashes into it. The auto-rickshaw driver is thrown out due to the impact, but the three-wheeler continues to move in a circle. A man and a woman are seen trying...
Poco F6 Review: Excellent Performance, Mid-Range Cameras
Poco F6 5G is equipped with the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC that’s based on the more powerful 8 Gen 3 SoC. It gets a dual-rear camera setup, a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000mAh battery. After using the phone for a couple of weeks, here’s our full review of the Poco F6...
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Opinion: How Prime Ministers Have Fared in Their Home Constituencies In Past
The seats from which Prime Ministers and Prime Ministerial candidates have contested have attracted significant attention. The margin of their victories has been a topic of debate. Given the sharp rise in the number of voters per constituency over the last seven decades, it may be useful to look at the percentage of votes that Prime Ministerial candidates secured in the seats they contested.
A review from 1952 to 2024 reveals there are 21 relevant...
