The ‘ballista spider’: Scientists discover a tiny spider that launches ants with 140 times the force of gravity

The ‘ballista spider’: Scientists discover a tiny spider that launches ants with 140 times the force of gravity

Deep in the rainforests of far north Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered a tiny spider with an extraordinary hunting strategy. Nicknamed the “ballista spider”, the newly described species uses a silk-powered trap that launches prey into its web with accelerations reaching up to 140 times the force of gravity. Researchers say the spider specifically targets…

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North Korea bets big on navy with newest destroyer; Kim issues ‘brink of nuclear war’ warning

North Korea bets big on navy with newest destroyer; Kim issues ‘brink of nuclear war’ warning

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon. Photo credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships similar to the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon over the next five years, according to state media. He also declared that the country’s naval nuclearisation programme is progressing as planned.Reuters…

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‘Character assassination started even before the election’: Shwetha Menon breaks silence on ‘resigning out of self-respect’ from AMMA

‘Character assassination started even before the election’: Shwetha Menon breaks silence on ‘resigning out of self-respect’ from AMMA

Actress Shwetha Menon has finally broken her silence regarding her quitting AMMA, stating she left the organization out of respect for herself and her principles. Menon made a bold statement on social media to explain her exit from the organization. This comes at a moment when AMMA is facing various discussions and problems. Shwetha Menon…

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Watch: Heavy rain batters Mumbai, Thane; Malshej Ghat hit by landslide, waterlogging disrupts traffic

Watch: Heavy rain batters Mumbai, Thane; Malshej Ghat hit by landslide, waterlogging disrupts traffic

Mumbai, Thane on alert as heavy rain triggers landslide at Malshej Ghat (Picture credits: ANI) MUMBAI: Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Wednesday, triggering a minor landslide at Malshej Ghat, inundating low-lying areas and prompting weather alerts across the region.A minor landslide was reported on Tuesday evening on the Malshej Ghat…

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Punjab Police Constable Admit Card 2026 out: Check direct link and steps to download

Punjab Police Constable Admit Card 2026 out: Check direct link and steps to download

Punjab Police Department has released the Punjab Police Constable Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the recruitment examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials.The Phase 1 Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of…

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Taylor Swift performs ‘Love Story’ at TEU 2026; gives fiance Travis Kelce subtle nod ahead of wedding – WATCH

Taylor Swift performs ‘Love Story’ at TEU 2026; gives fiance Travis Kelce subtle nod ahead of wedding – WATCH

Taylor Swift turned the Tight End University (TEU) 2026 meet into her own concert as she hit the stage and performed LIVE. The singer, who was accompanying her fiance Travis Kelce to the event in Nashville, Tennessee, surprised the attendees as she took to the stage for a special performance alongside country star Lainey Wilson,…

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IAEA chief says Iran nuclear site inspections will happen despite US-Tehran conflicting claims

IAEA chief says Iran nuclear site inspections will happen despite US-Tehran conflicting claims

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Mariano Grossi confirms that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be inspected. The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signaled on Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran, despite Tehran’s denial…

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After being laid off from a corporate job, woman saved ,000 and turned an abandoned Joann store into a two-day craft festival

After being laid off from a corporate job, woman saved $24,000 and turned an abandoned Joann store into a two-day craft festival

After losing her corporate marketing job in 2025, Southern California events producer Lauren Tetef decided to bet on a dream she had long imagined. Over several months, she saved about $24,000 through freelance work and transformed a vacant former Joann fabric store in Torrance, California, into Open House Creative Fest, a two-day event celebrating creativity…

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TMC MP accuses BJP of ‘imposing vegetarianism’. Photo credit: ANI, X Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday criticised the BJP over reports suggesting eggs could be removed from mid-day meals in West Bengal schools, alleging that such a move would deprive children of nutrition and amount to “imposing vegetarianism”.The controversy erupted after social media posts claimed that eggs in school meals could be replaced with alternatives such as paneer and soyabean.  Watch TMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsReacting to the reports, O’Brien alleged that the move would affect children’s nutrition and linked it to earlier political debates over food habits in the state.”After the fish-eating tamasha during the election campaign, the Gujarat Gymkhana finally reveals itself. New BJP govt at work in Bengal. Throw eggs at rivals. But deprive children of nutrition by taking eggs off from midday meals. Imposing vegetarianism. Bengal rejects this,” O’Brien wrote on X.The row comes days after the West Bengal government assigned the responsibility of preparing and serving cooked mid-day meals in schools under the Kolkata municipal corporation area to ISKCON.Amid growing speculation, ISKCON Kolkata vice president Radharaman Das issued a clarification, saying no menu had been approved and that reports circulating online were inaccurate.”It has come to my notice that some people are sharing the following proposed menu for the midday meal in Kolkata. However, I would like to clarify that no such menu has been finalized, and this list has not been issued by us. Once the menu is finalised, we will make an official announcement. Kindly refrain from sharing this incorrect information,” Das said in a post on X.The reports had fuelled concerns that eggs, a regular source of protein in school meals for many students, could be removed from the menu. However, no official proposal has been announced by ISKCON or the authorities concerned.The debate has unfolded in the context of the Centre’s PM POSHAN scheme, which was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education as the successor to the National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools. The scheme aims to improve nutritional support for schoolchildren while encouraging attendance and learning outcomes.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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TMC MP accuses BJP of ‘imposing vegetarianism’. Photo credit: ANI, X Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday criticised the BJP over reports suggesting eggs could be removed from mid-day meals in West Bengal schools, alleging that such a move would deprive children of nutrition and amount to “imposing vegetarianism”.The controversy erupted after social media posts claimed that eggs in school meals could be replaced with alternatives such as paneer and soyabean. Watch TMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsReacting to the reports, O’Brien alleged that the move would affect children’s nutrition and linked it to earlier political debates over food habits in the state.”After the fish-eating tamasha during the election campaign, the Gujarat Gymkhana finally reveals itself. New BJP govt at work in Bengal. Throw eggs at rivals. But deprive children of nutrition by taking eggs off from midday meals. Imposing vegetarianism. Bengal rejects this,” O’Brien wrote on X.The row comes days after the West Bengal government assigned the responsibility of preparing and serving cooked mid-day meals in schools under the Kolkata municipal corporation area to ISKCON.Amid growing speculation, ISKCON Kolkata vice president Radharaman Das issued a clarification, saying no menu had been approved and that reports circulating online were inaccurate.”It has come to my notice that some people are sharing the following proposed menu for the midday meal in Kolkata. However, I would like to clarify that no such menu has been finalized, and this list has not been issued by us. Once the menu is finalised, we will make an official announcement. Kindly refrain from sharing this incorrect information,” Das said in a post on X.The reports had fuelled concerns that eggs, a regular source of protein in school meals for many students, could be removed from the menu. However, no official proposal has been announced by ISKCON or the authorities concerned.The debate has unfolded in the context of the Centre’s PM POSHAN scheme, which was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education as the successor to the National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools. The scheme aims to improve nutritional support for schoolchildren while encouraging attendance and learning outcomes.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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TMC MP accuses BJP of ‘imposing vegetarianism’. Photo credit: ANI, X Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday criticised the BJP over reports suggesting eggs could be removed from mid-day meals in West Bengal schools, alleging that such a move would deprive children of nutrition and amount to “imposing vegetarianism”.The controversy erupted after…

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Why ONGC is eyeing two oilfields in Venezuela; in talks with state-run oil company PDVSA, seeks US approval

Why ONGC is eyeing two oilfields in Venezuela; in talks with state-run oil company PDVSA, seeks US approval

Any acquisition would depend on ONGC obtaining a licence from US authorities permitting it to operate the two fields. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is reportedely in discussions with Venezuela’s state-owned oil producer PDVSA to purchase either a portion or all of its holdings in two oilfields located in the South American…

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AP POLYCET Counselling 2026 likely to start today at apsbtet.ap.gov.in: Check steps to apply here

AP POLYCET Counselling 2026 likely to start today at apsbtet.ap.gov.in: Check steps to apply here

Candidates who cleared AP POLYCET 2026 can now participate in the first phase of counselling as registrations commence on June 24. The process covers document verification, fee payment, college preference submission, and seat allocation. Authorities have announced a detailed schedule, with web options opening on June 29 and allotment results set for July 6. The…

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‘Peddi’ box office collection Day 20: Ram Charan starrer smashes gross of Rs 332 crore worldwide; becomes highest-grossing Tollywood film of 2026

‘Peddi’ box office collection Day 20: Ram Charan starrer smashes gross of Rs 332 crore worldwide; becomes highest-grossing Tollywood film of 2026

Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ continues to prove its box-office mettle even after spending nearly three weeks in theaters. The movie is on the list of major crowd pullers for the year and is still entertaining people despite the natural dip that occurs during weekdays. While collections have naturally softened after the third weekend, ‘Peddi’ is still…

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Qatar Aims for Quick Recovery in LNG Production Amid Iran Tensions | Business

Qatar Aims for Quick Recovery in LNG Production Amid Iran Tensions | Business

Qatar eyes LNG output recovery within weeks, easing fears of wider Iran war energy shock Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has said the Gulf nation expects to restore normal liquefied natural gas (LNG) production within weeks, as signs of progress emerge in US-Iran peace negotiations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.QatarEnergy,…

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