New Delhi: A protest was held on Friday morning outside Delhi High Court against its decision to grant conditional bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a convict in the Unnao rape case.Around 30 people, including women’s rights activist Yogita Bhayana, attended the protest, which started outside gate number 5 around 11am. The rape…
LUCKNOW: Nearly 7,000 potted plants worth around Rs 10 lakh were looted within 24 hours of the inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal. The stolen plants were part of a Rs 60 lakh horticulture project executed for the event.LDA officials said the thefts began on Thursday evening, soon after the programme concluded. People were seen removing…
SHIMLA: Medical services, except for emergencies, were badly hit across several government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after resident doctors went on an indefinite strike to protest the termination of a doctor involved in a scuffle with a patient. Patients and their attendants, particularly those who had travelled from remote areas, faced considerable hardship…
The human digestive system is a finely balanced network, yet even minor disruptions can lead to conditions that affect daily life. Gastroparesis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two such disorders that, while distinct in origin, can cause similar digestive discomfort and impact well-being. Gastroparesis occurs when the stomach empties more slowly than normal, leading…
Meta’s chief AI scientist and one of the godfathers of AI Yann LeCun recently said that computer science degrees may not matter if graduates do not spend their time wisely, per a Business Insider report. Advising computer science students, LeCun said that they must “learn things with a long shelf life.” “If you are a…
Hyderabad police have filed a chargesheet in the case, naming actor Allu Arjun among the accused. HYDERABAD: Nearly a year after a stampede during the pre-release event of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre left a woman dead and her minor son grievously injured, Hyderabad police have filed a chargesheet in the case, naming actor Allu…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday announced that it will launch a nation-wide protest against the Centre for replacing rural employment scheme – MGNREGA – with VB G-RAM-G law. After the Congress Working Committee meet, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that replacing the scheme named after Mahatama Gandhi is insult to the father of the nation….
Russia’s barrage on Kyiv has resulted in massive power loss for the capital, leaving over 2,600 residential buildings without electricity in these chilling winters, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without proper heat. The temperature in the Ukrainian capital has been hovering around zero degrees Celsius.Kyiv’s mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, updated on the situation of the…
DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM over Bengaluru demolition drive BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has hit back at Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his criticism of a recent demolition drive in Bengaluru, saying senior leaders should refrain from commenting without understanding facts on the ground. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru…
Tesla’s ex-AI chief, Andrej Karpathy, warns software engineers face a seismic shift as AI reshapes coding. He admits feeling behind, highlighting a new ‘programmable layer’ of AI tools. While some studies show mixed productivity gains, industry leaders like Google and Anthropic remain optimistic about AI’s role in development. Andrej Karpathy, Tesla’s former AI director and…
NEW DELHI: During ‘Operation AAGHAT 3.0’, Delhi Police in the South East district carried out a series of law enforcement and preventive actions across the area. As part of the operation, 285 people were arrested in cases registered under the Arms Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act, and Gambling Act. In addition, 504 individuals were apprehended…
Technology stocks, including Nvidia and Broadcom, also declined, impacting the S&P 500 and semiconductor index. Just three months into their tenure as co-CEOs, Oracle’s Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia are facing a brutal market reckoning. Shares of the database giant have plummeted 30% this quarter, putting the stock on track for its worst performance since…
(President of the Republic of Somaliland – Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi) Israel’s decision to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state has triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash across Africa and the Middle East, reopening a long-running debate over one of the world’s most unusual political entities. While Israel became the first country to extend…
Consumer goods companies across the country are finally seeing operations stabilising, months after changes to the GST structure were announced. Supply chains and inventory levels have returned to normal following the adjustment period after the reforms, making way for a recovery in demand from the next quarter. Executives from major FMCG and consumer-facing firms said…
Google is aggressively re-hiring former AI talent, with 20% of its AI software engineer hires in 2025 expected to be ‘boomerang workers.’ This strategy, fueled by substantial resources and infrastructure, aims to counter intense competition from rivals like OpenAI and Meta. Google has intensified its battle for AI talent by bringing back former employees, with…
NOIDA: A class 10 student died by suicide on Dec 23, allegedly hours after she was pulled up by her teachers at a private Greater Noida West school for using AI on her mobile phone to write her pre-Board exam papers. The girl’s father submitted a police complaint Thursday seeking an FIR against the school,…
Ophthalmologist Dr Sanskriti Ukey warns against lifting weights with high power glasses. This activity can cause a dangerous pressure spike in the eyes. Such pressure can lead to retinal tears or detachment. Retinal detachment is a serious condition requiring surgery. It can result in permanent vision loss. Protecting your vision is paramount. Consider lighter weights…
Kuwait announces January 1 as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend/Representative Image Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has announced January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend through Saturday, January 3. Official work will resume on Sunday, January 4, allowing residents and officials to…
Silver price jumped nearly 9% to trade at a record high of $78.65, on Friday (local time) according to the New York Commodity Exchange. With this surge, the white metal has outpaced gold this year, with prices up more than 158% over the past 12 months. The rally extended across the broader metals market. Spot…
The year 2025, reshaped global commerce in ways not seen for decades, moving into another uncertain phase, as pressures on growth and stability are expected to intensify. So will 2026 be another turbulent patch for global trade?Global merchandise trade managed to stay resilient through 2025, even as US President Donald Trump pushed ahead with higher…
