Scientists have analysed a new Archaeopteryx fossil. This fossil reveals specialised feathers. These feathers aided in flight. Archaeopteryx lived 150 million years ago. It had features of both dinosaurs and birds. The fossil shows it could fly. This discovery helps understand bird evolution. It confirms Archaeopteryx was a legitimate flyer. The fossil was found in Germany.

Creatine, a naturally occurring compound, boosts athletic performance by aiding energy production and muscle recovery. Studies suggest it enhances muscle strength, endurance, and power, benefiting various activities. While generally safe, consulting a doctor is crucial, especially for individuals with specific health conditions. Foods like herring, beef, salmon, pork, and lamb are natural sources of creatine.

Over two days, Israeli airstrikes killed 120 people in Gaza, including 54 in Khan Younis. Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s only cancer hospital shut down, and nearly 1 million face severe food shortages. The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has killed over 53,000 Palestinians. Hostage tensions and a stalled ceasefire further complicate peace efforts.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday after a strong rally yesterday. While Nifty50 went below 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 250 points.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck China early Friday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, occurring at a depth of 10 km, follow a recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Tibet and China on May 12. Initial reports indicate no immediate casualties or damage from the latest seismic event.

A 36-year-old woman from Nagpur has mysteriously disappeared from Hunderban village, the last village near the Line of Control in Kargil, Ladakh. She arrived in Kargil with her 15-year-old son on May 9th, and was last seen on May 14th. Police are conducting a search operation and have contacted her relatives.

In a bizarre incident in Bengaluru, a 27-year-old man from Assam, identified as Imranullah, broke into a mobile store naked, only wearing a mask, to steal expensive phones for his girlfriend. He drilled a hole in the wall to avoid ruining his new clothes. Police swiftly arrested Imranullah and recovered the stolen phones, while continuing to search for his accomplice.

A high alert was issued near the India-Pakistan border in Sriganganagar after a drone-like object was discovered. The device, found in the Anupgarh area, sparked concern due to a broken camera nearby, suggesting potential spying activities. Authorities, including the BSF and local police, secured the area, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed.

Infosys has disbursed performance bonuses for the January-March quarter, with many employees reporting significantly reduced payouts compared to the previous quarter. The majority of eligible staff received 50% of their target bonus, while some high performers received 70% or higher.

The CCPA has issued notices to e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart for selling Pakistani national flags and merchandise, deemed insensitive and a violation of national sentiment. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi directed the platforms to immediately remove such listings and adhere to national laws.

The CCPA has issued notices to e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart for selling Pakistani national flags and merchandise, deemed insensitive and a violation of national sentiment. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi directed the platforms to immediately remove such listings and adhere to national laws.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan after his Test retirement. They went to Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram. A video of their visit went viral. An old clip of Kohli resurfaced. It showed him joking about doing pooja. Fans are now comparing his past image with his spiritual side. Anushka has been a constant support.

James Comey faces scrutiny over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as "8647," interpreted by some as a veiled threat against Donald Trump. The post sparked outrage, prompting investigations by the Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI. Comey has since clarified that he was unaware of the violent connotations and opposes violence of any kind.

Speculation around Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s growing closeness with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru has taken a different turn after a new report claimed that the duo is planning to take their relationship a step further by moving in together and are actively looking for a place. However, Samantha’s team has now addressed the claims and called them false.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 20 regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The court limited the hearing to address the necessity of interim orders. The government submitted an affidavit addressing concerns raised by the court. The court refused challenges to the Waqf Act, 1995. Kapil Sibal will coordinate submissions on the need for interim relief.