Times of India

Truman Lake in Missouri is undergoing remarkable enhancements for its underwater habitat. Recently, 93 cedar brush piles have been established to provide refuge and food for fish. The goal is to install a total of 450 habitat structures throughout the reservoir, backed by a $75,000 grant aimed at improving fishing experiences. Various organizations and community volunteers are joining forces for this multi-year initiative.

Baltimore has replaced the Chanticleer pear, its official tree since 1974, with the native tulip poplar after Maryland banned sales of the invasive callery pear. Six native species competed for the title, with residents voting before the winner was announced through a costumed tree race at Cylburn Arboretum attended by hundreds.

Investigators found WhatsApp messages indicating Shalu urged Vishal Gautam to murder her father-in-law. Shalu and Vishal engaged in conversations for months, with Shalu complimenting Vishal and inquiring about his relationship status. Police believe Shalu manipulated Vishal into planning and executing the murder of Vineet Minocha. Vishal erased chat history but failed to remove all WhatsApp call records, which investigators recovered.

A social media trend uses ChatGPT to recreate photos in 1980s styles. Users are now focusing on regional aesthetics, specifically 1980s Kerala and Malayali culture. Prompts request authentic family, wedding, college, and studio portraits from the period. These images incorporate traditional clothing, jewellery, and home settings from Kerala. The AI maintains recognizable facial features while adding retro photographic elements.

'Mirzapur The Movie' has continued its steady climb at the box office, entering Day 7 with its India net collection touching close to Rs. 139 crore. After a blockbuster opening weekend, the Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal starrer has settled into a typical weekday rhythm, adding smaller but consistent numbers each day. With the film now firmly in its second week of release, the focus has shifted to whether it can hold enough screens and audience interest to make a genuine push toward the Rs. 150 crore milestone.

Kentucky's iconic Shaker residence, over two centuries old, is on the path to a remarkable restoration. This $1.5 million endeavor will culminate in the building’s reopening as a community hub by 2029. Funded through a mix of federal grants and private contributions, this project promises to illuminate the dwelling's compelling historical significance.

Russian transport aircraft landed at Noida International Airport ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit. President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit New Delhi for the multilateral event. He is also scheduled for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The leaders will discuss bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two nations. Russia supports greater cooperation among member countries and the idea of inviting new members.

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a large 7.6-inch inner display. This new device incorporates a titanium frame and a redesigned hinge mechanism for durability. The iPhone Duo boasts the powerful A20 Pro chip and an advanced 48MP Fusion camera system. It runs on the updated iOS 27, offering enhanced multitasking and Apple Intelligence features.

Harshit Rana has faced yet another setback as he has been ruled out of the upcoming series because of a new injury. Yash Thakur is set to take his place in the squads for the T20Is against Afghanistan and the Asian Games. Rana's previous injuries, including issues with his hamstring and knee, kept him from playing in the T20 World Cup.

US and Philippine forces recently trained together simulating the BrahMos anti-ship missile. This exercise involved building a kill chain using drones and ground-based missiles. The Philippine Marines are developing tactics for the BrahMos, acquired in 2022. Meanwhile, the US Marine Corps is participating in a multilateral exercise in Indonesia. India's Army is also involved in this Indonesian wargame, focusing on secure sea lanes.

A consumer commission ordered New India Assurance to pay over Rs 52 lakh to a restaurant owner. The restaurant owner had approached the commission after a fire destroyed his establishment in 2011. The insurer had initially settled the claim for a much lower amount, which was disputed. The commission found the insurer's depreciation calculation unjustified and the settlement inadequate.

Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday that he wanted to "set a record" by blacklisting the largest possible number of contractors and suspending officials found responsible for delays or poor-quality execution in infrastructure projects.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the defendants in a defamation case filed by senior advocate and BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia whether they were willing to voluntarily take down the disputed social media posts, observing that there are different ways of protesting and that criticism should be expressed in a more articulate manner.

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to trade within a consolidation range in the short term; however, a decisive breakdown from this phase could trigger another leg of selling.

A pregnant woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district. The domestic dispute escalated, leading to the fatal assault with a wooden stick. The woman's mother-in-law was also injured while attempting to intervene and stop the violence. Neighbours rushed to the scene and transported the injured woman to a local health center.

Jefferies has identified several policy measures that it believes are helping these newer sectors expand, driving India’s next phase of industrial growth. These include allowing greater private-sector participation in space, providing tax holidays for data centres.

The defending champions had already topped their group after beating Japan, Malaysia and South Korea. They will now face the winner of the South Korea vs Malaysia quarter-final for a place in the final.

More than 7,700 acres were transacted for housing projects between January 2021 and March 2026. Overall, 18,158 acres were transacted across 880 deals in 33 cities. Outright purchases accounted for the largest share of these significant land transactions. Partnership-led structures and long-lease agreements also contributed to the overall land deals. These transactions supported residential, commercial, and industrial development across India.

In a significant legal move, twenty US states along with Washington DC have taken action against the Trump administration by filing lawsuits that contest new regulations perceived to undermine protections under the federal Endangered Species Act. These cases, initiated in federal courts around San Francisco, claim the modifications are arbitrary and infringe upon established environmental regulations.