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    • Two dozen masked thieves steal jewellery worth Rs 18 crore in just 70 seconds, 4 arrested

      A large group of robbers carried out a swift jewellery store heist in California, storming the showroom and escaping with valuables worth nearly Rs 18 crore million in just over a minute.

    • Indian-origin Sikh kidnapped, killed in California in suspected mistaken identity case

      Avtar Singh, a 57-year-old Sikh man in California, was kidnapped outside a gurdwara and later found dead near Lake Berryessa in a suspected case of mistaken identity, police said.

    • 8 skiers found dead in California avalanche near Lake Tahoe; 1 missing, 6 rescued

      Emergency crews received reports of the avalanche around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and deployed about 50 rescuers. Operations were hampered by low visibility, strong winds and continuing avalanche danger.

    • Meet the World’s largest flower and discover the secret forests it calls home

      Deep in Southeast Asia’s rainforests blooms a giant flower that smells like rotting flesh. Rare, parasitic and short-lived, Rafflesia arnoldii survives against the odds, but for how long?

    • The World’s oldest tree is 5,000 years old and its secret location is closely guarded

      Hidden high in California’s White Mountains, a solitary bristlecone pine has survived nearly 5,000 years. Guarded in secrecy, it holds climate secrets that stretch back to early civilisation.

    • Meet General Sherman: The largest tree in the World at 275 feet tall and 2,200 years old, older than the Roman Empire

      Towering over California’s Giant Forest, the 2,200-year-old General Sherman tree is the largest on Earth by volume. But how does this ancient giant still grow and survive modern threats?

    • First Time Ever: CDFW biologists captured and GPS collared "Red Fox" hunting in snow mountains of California

      Scientists have successfully GPS-collared a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in California’s snowy mountains for the first time. The historic discovery offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most endangered mammals.

    • Western Monarch Day 2026: This widely known butterfly species is facing extinction

      Every 5th February is celebrated as Western Monarch Day in California mostly. The Western Monarch Day draws attention to a growing environmental crisis. Scientists warn that western monarch butterflies are rapidly disappearing.

    • Mystery Solved: How Death Valley’s sliding rocks move on their own?

      For decades, rocks in Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa appeared to move on their own. Scientists have now discovered that thin ice sheets, combined with light winds, push them across the playa. This explains one of the world’s most famous natural mysteries.

    • Faster Than Nature: Scientists created a lab grown virus "Evo-Φ2147" by using AI

      Scientists used AI to design a completely new virus known as Evo-Φ2147. It is designed to infect and replicate inside bacterial cells rapidly. This is a novel virus targeting E. coli bacteria.

    • Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

      Scientists uncover hidden faults beneath Northern California’s Mendocino triple junction. The discovery reshapes understanding of earthquake hazards and tectonic activity.

    • ‘Let’s buy California’: Danish petition offers lifetime pastries and sandwich makeover for Hollywood

      A satirical Danish petition urges citizens to crowdfund the purchase of California, offering lifetime pastries and a sandwich makeover for Hollywood, mocking Trump’s Greenland ambitions amid rising transatlantic tensions.

    • Google co-founders Sergey Brin, Larry Page leaving California ahead of 'billionaire tax': Report

      The moves come as California weighs a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5 percent tax on individuals worth more than $1 billion. Sergey Brin has a net worth of about $250 billion, while Larry Page's net worth is $271 billion.

    • SpaceX launches NASA’s Pandora to explore exoplanets alongside 36 other satellites

      NASA’s Pandora satellite has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study alien planet atmospheres, helping scientists uncover clues about distant worlds and the possibility of life beyond Earth.

    • Watch: What are California ground squirrels really eating that shocked scientists?

      Scientists have captured rare footage of California ground squirrels hunting small animals. This surprising behaviour shows that these rodents are opportunistic omnivores, challenging long-held assumptions about their diet.

    • Southern California in ‘Great Danger’ from Christmas floods

      The state has pre-positioned emergency response resources across the state, including 55 fire engines and 10 swiftwater rescue teams, to protect communities from the dangerous winter storms, according to a statement from Newsom.

    • California: Intoxicated woman passes out in cab, Indian-origin rideshare driver accused of rape

      According to law enforcement, the woman was heavily intoxicated at the time of pickup and unable to care for herself. During the ride, she reportedly fell asleep inside the vehicle.

    • Neon-blue wild pigs highlight dangers of toxic rodent baits in California

      Wild pigs in California turned neon blue after consuming rodenticide. Authorities warn hunters and public against eating affected meat due to serious health risks.

    • California becomes third US state to declare Diwali a holiday: The first two might surprise you

      The law allows public schools and community colleges to close for Diwali. State employees can choose to take the day off, and public school students will receive an excused absence to celebrate.

    • California makes Diwali an official holiday, marking milestone for Indian Americans

      California has officially designated Diwali as a statewide holiday, allowing schools and state workers to observe the festival. The move recognises South Asian cultural contributions and promotes inclusivity across faiths.

    • Screenshots, disguise and a knife: Chilling details of how Indian-origin Varun killed a child sex offender in US

      Police say Suresh used California’s Megan’s Law database to locate Brimmer, who had previously served nine years in prison for child sexual assault in 1995.

    • 'Hands off our grandma': Who is Harjit Kaur and why her ICE detention has sparked outrage in California | Explained

      Harjit Kaur's detention has shocked her family, neighbours and local leaders. Hundreds have now joined protests demanding that she be released, calling her “everyone’s grandma.”

    • US judge blocks Trump administration's use of troops in LA

      San Francisco-based US District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order for the US District Court California Northern District, according to a court filing

    • California governor takes 'no fear' dig at Trump, shares PM Modi, Putin and Xi's SCO video

      Taking to X, Newsom posted a video of the informal interaction between the two leaders and wrote, "But have no fear, Trump is sending the Guard to Chicago."

    • Chatbot or 'suicide coach'? Why Adam Raine’s parents have sued ChatGPT after their son’s death

      According to a lawsuit filed this week, the California teenager turned to the AI chatbot for advice as he struggled with his mental health.

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