👻 608 students flee Maharashtra school over 'mass hysteria'

A large group of 608 students evacuated from a government ashram school in Doma village, Amravati district, Maharashtra. Parents and villagers feared the premises were haunted after some girls started laughing inexplicably and then went quiet. Medical officers diagnosed the episodes, which began over a week ago, as 'mass hysteria' or mass psychogenic illness. Officials also pointed to poor living conditions, overcrowding, and lack of counseling as contributing factors to the incident. A rationalist group is now set to launch a wider awareness drive across Melghat to counter local superstitions. 👻

👻 Mass hysteria sends 608 students running from school

A large number of students fled a government ashram school in Melghat, Maharashtra after strange behavior began among the girls. At least 608 students went back to their homes due to fears that the premises were haunted. The event, which started over a week ago, involved students laughing, crying, and then becoming numb. Doctors attributed the collective reaction to mass psychogenic illness caused by stress and anxiety. The administration plans a wider awareness drive across Melghat to counter superstitions.

🐄 Cow Dies from Electric Shock in MP Village

A cow passed away after receiving a severe electric shock in a village located in Madhya Pradesh. Local residents immediately took action, targeting the nearby electric transformer. The incident occurred recently, sparking widespread anger among the villagers. They began physically assaulting the transformer using sticks, blaming it for the unfortunate event. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter and address the community's concerns. 🐄

🚢 Iran and Oman discussing Hormuz route deal

Iran announced an agreement pathway for the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. This discussion involves both nations regarding maritime routes in the region. The agreement talks are ongoing and have not reached a finalization stage as of now. The talks aim to establish smoother navigation through this critical waterway. Further updates are expected as diplomatic discussions continue between the two countries. 🚢

🔫 Mafia: The Old Country gets Man of Honor expansion

Mafia: The Old Country has launched with the new Man of Honor expansion, sending Enzo back to Sicily for a 1905 story arc. This expansion was released by 2K Games and Hangar 13, detailing a period of Enzo's life with new missions. The Omertà Collection bundles all four Mafia games for $49.99 at launch. Additionally, Mafia: Definitive Edition is now optimized for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with 60 FPS. Players can explore new content, weapons, and Free Ride Challenges in the expanded game.

😠 Govinda slams wife over abusive language 😠

Actor Govinda publicly confronted his wife, Sunita Ahuja, for using abusive language in front of cameras. This heated exchange happened after earlier disagreements regarding his professional life and appearances. Govinda accused her of maligning his name and sabotaging his upcoming projects, which he noted began recently. He strongly criticized her behavior, stating she had made the name of mothers and sisters cheap. He warned that youngsters could follow such negative conduct, urging her to stop.

🛰️ Japan's Mars Moon mission aims for Phobos samples

The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is set to launch from Tanegashima Space Center in the coming months. This mission involves Japan, France, Germany, NASA, and ESA, targeting Mars' moon Phobos. It plans to collect at least 10 grams of material from Phobos and observe Deimos before a return capsule lands in Australia around 2031. JAXA hopes this will reveal how Mars and its moons formed, potentially shedding light on early solar system development. The mission also explores using Phobos as a 'natural space station' for future crewed Mars exploration. 🚀

🚀 Japan Eyes Mars Exploration Goals

Japan is setting ambitious targets for its future space missions. The country is planning to intensify its exploration efforts on the planet Mars. Specifically, the goals involve several planned missions around the planet's surface and atmosphere. This push follows Japan's growing commitment to international space research collaboration. Further details about these upcoming space ventures are expected to be released in the next quarter. 🚀

👩‍💻 CEO says Gen Z killed office awkwardness

A Gurugram CEO shared an employee's email citing severe menstrual pain for taking leave, sparking a viral post. The CEO, Jasveer Singh of Knot Dating, highlighted that Gen Z is direct, removing workplace awkwardness. This straightforward communication contrasts with how leave requests were handled just a decade ago. Many users reacted positively, embracing this open approach in modern workplaces. However, some critics questioned the necessity of stating specific health reasons. 👩‍💻

🚀 Starship's massive engines power up for space missions 🚀

SpaceX's Starship uses 33 Raptor 2 engines to generate about 74.4 million newtons of thrust at liftoff. This powerful rocket launched from the pad, making it the most powerful ever built. It is significantly more powerful than the Saturn V rocket used between 1969 and 1972. The real innovation is aiming for quick turnaround times, unlike single-use rockets. Successfully catching the booster is key to making space travel affordable.

🤖 Nvidia eyeing $3B investment in OpenAI data center deal

US chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest about $3 billion into SB Energy for OpenAI's huge Ohio data centre. This investment is part of discussions about $100 billion in credit support for the Ohio campus. The $3 billion is split, with half upon signing and the rest from SB Energy's potential IPO next month. SB Energy, backed by OpenAI, builds infrastructure to handle AI workloads. A deal is anticipated to be signed this weekend, setting up the massive 10-GW site.