Plan your September/October trip to Abashiri, Hokkaido! Discover the vibrant coral grass at Lake Notoro, explore the Ubaranai Traffic Park's steam locomotive, and wander through cosmos and sunflower fields at Omagari Lakeside Park. Enjoy kayak tours on the Abashiri River or Lake Abashiri. Try a pizza-making experience using local flour. The Abashiri Tourism Association invites you to experience the city's seasonal views, flavors, and unique activities.

Chhattisgarh-based Zoff Foods, expecting over ₹100 crore revenue this fiscal year, plans to expand its offline presence and begin exports. Currently, 80% of its business comes from e-commerce. The company aims to reach 50,000 stores by FY26, focusing on states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Zoff Foods intends to start exports to America, Australia, and Europe by July-August and raise $50 million for expansion.

In Dehradun, police arrested 17 candidates for allegedly using Bluetooth devices to cheat on the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti exam. Authorities acted on a tip, finding devices hidden in shoes and belongings. Three FIRs were filed, and investigations are underway to uncover the device supply network. The accused face charges under the Public Examinations Act, 2024, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which impose strict penalties for cheating.

Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali praised Sharma's natural talent but noted he didn't focus on fitness like Virat Kohli. Ali said Sharma was incredibly gifted and effective, even without Kohli's fitness regime. Former coach Ravi Shastri highlighted his move to promote Sharma as an opener, a successful strategy. Sharma played 67 Tests, scoring 4,301 runs.

Tata Motors will launch the Harrier EV on June 3rd, 2025. The electric SUV, previewed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, uses Tata's Omega platform, modified as 'Acti.ev (gen 2)' to house the battery. While technical details are scarce, it will have an AWD setup and is expected to deliver 500 Nm of torque. The design is similar to the diesel Harrier, with some EV-specific styling tweaks. The interior will also be similar to the current Harrier.

India intercepted a nuclear-capable Shaheen missile fired by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor using its S-400 missile defence system. The Western Command of the Indian Army shared videos showing the destruction of Pakistani airbases and military systems. The operation was in response to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan will continue with no expiry date.

Alia Bhatt shared a picture on social media relaxing in a pool with Shaheen Bhatt's boyfriend, Ishaan Mehra. Alia captioned the picture, “Gloomy Monday + Pool boot camp, powered by Ishaan Mehra.” This comes after Shaheen introduced Ishaan on his birthday last month. Alia is also scheduled to make her Cannes debut this year. She will next be seen in Alpha, co-starring Sharvari, and Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang announced plans for Taiwan's first AI supercomputer at Computex. The company will work with Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and TSMC, as well as the government, to build the infrastructure. Huang said having a world-class AI infrastructure in Taiwan is crucial. Despite US tariffs, Huang expects Taiwan to continue thriving in the technology ecosystem.

Tripura's Sepahijala Zoo welcomed three tiger cubs, a first since its establishment in 1972. The zoo's tiger count is now five, thanks to the new cubs born to a pair brought from West Bengal last year. The mother and cubs are healthy and under constant CCTV monitoring. Visitors are restricted to avoid disturbance. The zoo is providing special care to the mother. The birth is a boost for tiger conservation efforts.

Delhi's air quality varies greatly depending on the area. Wealthier areas like Lutyens' Delhi enjoy clean air and abundant green spaces, while poorer areas such as Bawana suffer from high pollution and little greenery. This inequality highlights how access to clean air is tied to privilege and planning. Experts say planting native trees and protecting green spaces are crucial for improving air quality across Delhi, but it requires long-term commitment.