Minecraft Bedrock 26.30.25/26 beta: How to download latest version

Minecraft Bedrock 26.30.25/26 beta and preview is now available, featuring content from the upcoming Chaos Cubed update, including Sulfur Cube Archetypes and Geysers. This beta allows players to test new features before their official release. The article details how to download and install the beta on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Android, and iOS devices.

West Bengal election result 2026: Date, time and where to follow live counting of votes

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‘Drishti’ takes off as world’s 1st OptoSAR satellite: How it could boost India’s defence surveillance

IPL: Mittal Family, Adar Poonawala acquire RR for approx $1.65 billion

A consortium led by Lakshmi Mittal, Aditya Mittal, and Adar Poonawala has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal, expected to conclude in Q3 2026, will see the Mittal family hold a majority stake. This acquisition follows a previous attempt by a Kal Somani-led consortium that faced funding and regulatory hurdles.

IIT-Ropar PhD scholar alleges assault, sexual harassment by supervisor

A PhD scholar at IIT-Ropar has accused her supervisor of physical assault and sexual harassment, alleging he punched her after she refused inappropriate demands and threatened her academic future. She claims surveillance was used against her. IIT-Ropar stated action was taken, including forced leave for the faculty member and police referral, while the student awaits an ICC report.

‘Suspicious vehicle with BJP flag’: TMC alleges breach at Mamata’s seat, day before poll results

UP horror: Masked men enter baraat, shoot groom dead in Jaunpur

A 22-year-old groom was shot dead by three men on a motorcycle during his wedding procession in Jaunpur. The prime accused, Pradeep Bind, allegedly had a rivalry with the victim, Azad Bind, and had threatened him over the marriage. Police have registered a murder case and launched a search for the accused.

US electronics firm fined millions for failing to report defective ACs causing fires

A New Jersey firm, Royal Sovereign, has been fined $8 million and ordered to pay over $395,000 in restitution for concealing dangerously defective air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and one fatality. The company knowingly sold thousands of units with a faulty motor, leading to a recall and a guilty plea for violating consumer safety laws.

Passenger held after opening emergency exit on moving flight at Chennai airport

A tense situation unfolded at Chennai International Airport when a passenger reportedly opened an emergency exit on an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah. The aircraft, carrying 231 people, was taxiing when the incident occurred. Security forces swiftly responded, detaining the 34-year-old passenger for questioning and assessment of his mental state.

Mercedes in F1: Rise, fall, and rebirth of an empire

Mercedes dominated in an era of raw pace, then withdrew after a tragic accident. When they returned, they learned and built a seven-year period of dominance, after that a psychological setback. Now, they are experiencing yet another rebirth, with a completely different structure within the team.

Iranian super tanker slips past US blockade with $220 million oil cargo

Despite US claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful naval blockade, an Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude has reportedly evaded US forces and reached Asia. This incident, alongside claims of numerous Iranian vessels breaching the blockade, highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing the US-imposed restrictions.

3am AC blast? Short circuit? How fire raced through locked, grilled Delhi Shahdara flats; 9 dead

A devastating fire, possibly triggered by an AC blast or short circuit, swept through a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar, east Delhi, killing nine people. The blaze, which started around 3:47 am, rapidly spread, trapping residents behind locked doors and grilled windows. Firefighters rescued about 15 people, but nine bodies were recovered from various floors.

Man poisons family of five in Gurgaon, attempts suicide

A man in Gurgaon allegedly poisoned his wife and four children before attempting suicide. Police discovered the family deceased in their Wazirpur village home late Saturday night. The accused, hospitalized and unfit for questioning, is being treated while authorities investigate the motive behind the tragic incident.