The EB-1 visa in US, popularly known as the 'Einstein Visa', is reserved for people of "extraordinary ability". It is for "outstanding professors or researchers" or certain "multinational executives or managers". Individuals will have to demonstrate that they have sustained national or international acclaim and that their achievements have been recognised in their field of expertise. 

What is the 'Einstein Visa' granted by US and who are eligible for it?

Scientists at Flinders University, Australia, have developed a safer, more sustainable way to extract gold from ore and e-waste like old phones and laptops. The method involves dissolving gold using trichloroisocyanuric acid, binding it with a new polysulphide polymer that selectively absorbs gold, and finally recovering it through pyrolysis or depolymerization of the gold-bound polymer.

New method to extract gold from old phones, laptops developed

The Indian Railways has announced that under the Modern Passenger Reservation System (PRS), users will be able to submit their choice of seat. It added that the new system would be implemented by December this year. The new PRS will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, the Railways further stated.

Seat-selection feature to be rolled out for train passengers

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed the Railway Board to start implementing an 8-hour advance reservation charting system. Currently, the reservation chart is prepared four hours before a train’s departure. Under the new system, however, for trains departing before 2 pm, the chart will be prepared the previous day at 9 pm.

Train reservation chart to be prepared 8 hours before departure

Monsoon covered the entire country on June 29, against the normal date of July 8, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. "[This is] nine days before the normal date of covering the entire India," it added. According to the past monsoon onset dates shared by IMD, this is the earliest onset of monsoon over the entire country in five years.

Monsoon covers India 9 days early

The suicide unit of Hafiz Gul Bahadur, which is a faction aligned with Pakistan Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack in Waziristan, according to multiple reports. At least 13 soldiers were killed and over 20 others were injured in the attack. This comes as India "rejected...with contempt" Pakistan Army's claim that it was behind the attack.

Taliban faction claims responsibility for Waziristan attack after Pak tried to blame India

Adani Green Energy has become India's largest and fastest green energy build-out in history as it surpassed 15,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said. "It reflects our commitment to the planet and our resolve to drive India's green resurgence!" he added. The energy produced can light up 13 individual Indian states, as per the company.

Adani Green becomes India's largest & fastest green energy build-out, surpasses 15,000 MW

Iranian Parliament passed a law banning the use of Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Starlink internet service in country following conflict with Israel and US bombing of its nuclear sites. Iran criminalised its use with severe penalties, including fines, flogging, and jail term of up to two years. The move aims to block uncontrolled internet access that helps users bypass government censorship.

Iran bans Musk's Starlink; violators to face flogging & jail term

Saraschandra K, a devotee, claimed that he found a cockroach in the laddoo 'prasadam' at the Srisailam Devasthanam temple in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. He also complained about it to the executive officer of the temple. However, Srinivasa Rao, executive officer of the temple, has denied Saraschandra's claim. He stated that they make laddoos while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

Man says he found cockroach in 'laddoo' prasadam, temple denies

Dilip Sahu, who lost his wife Prabhati Sahu in Puri stampede on Sunday, said police officers fled to protect themselves. Dilip stated his wife was unconscious and he carried her to hospital with the help of other devotees. "Police authorities who should have protected us were nowhere to be found," he added. Three people were killed in the stampede.