AI-generated image used for representation The Russia-Ukraine war has entered uncharted territory. More than four years after Russian forces crossed into Ukraine in February 2022, the conflict has now lasted longer than World War I, the global conflict that raged from 1914 to 1918 and came to be known as the Great War.According to a…
Soumya Dixit (Pic source: X) Dr Soumya Dixit, a young MBBS graduate from Etawah in Uttar Pradesh who was preparing for the NEET-PG examination, has died by suicide.According to information shared online, Dr Dixit left behind a note in which she spoke about her mental health struggles. In the note, she wrote, “I can no…
Manoj Bajpayee’s film ‘Governor: The Silent Saviour’ has hit the theatres on June 12, 2026. The movie, directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, has arrived in cinemas during a crowded box office. The film opened to mix reviews from the audience. Amidst the stiff competition from several releases, let’s take a look at the opening-day performance of…
Recruitment scam probe deepens, ED raids Madan Mitra-linked premises in Kolkata KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at seven premises linked to TMC MLA and former minister Madan Mitra in connection with the municipal recruitment scam. According to officials, the investigation so far has revealed that Mitra allegedly received bribes in the…
Donald Trump and Abbas Araghchi As negotiations between the United States and Iran move closer to a possible agreement, Iranian officials have outlined a set of conditions that they say must be met before any final deal can take effect. While Washington has focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, Tehran has pushed for measures addressing sanctions,…
NEW DELHI: With anaemia continuing to affect nearly one in two adolescent girls and women despite long-running supplementation programmes, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation have launched a Rs. 1-crore Grand Challenge to develop attractive, iron-rich food products that women would be willing to consume every day.The initiative seeks proposals…
The Union government on Friday issued a warning ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination scheduled for June 21, saying any attempt to distort, disrupt or tamper with the process would invite strict legal action.The message came during a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, who assessed preparedness for the re-examination…
A family portrait of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet Many people had been looking forward to Prince Harry’s return to the UK for the famous Invictus Games events. One of the hot topics had been about seeing his family, Meghan Markle, along with their children, Lilibet and Archie, at the event….
Prometheus, the AI startup Jeff Bezos co-founded with former Google executive Vik Bajaj, announced that it has raised $12 billion in a Series B round, pushing its valuation to $41 billion. The company launched late last year with $6.2 billion in initial funding, is said to be an Industrial AI startup. The astronomical funding round…
NEW DELHI: Millions of Indians use hair colour products every month to cover grey hair or change their appearance. Now, the country’s drug regulator wants manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that the products they sell comply with safety standards and carry adequate warnings for consumers.In a circular issued on June 10, the Central Drugs Standard…
The death of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has left the Tamil film fraternity in deep sorrow. The acclaimed director passed away on June 10 at the age of 84 and several tributes were shared by fans and celebrities.Several members of the industry visited his residence to pay their final respects. Among them were legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja…
More than a decorated shooter and coach, Jaspal Rana’s enduring legacy lay in his generosity and unwavering commitment to nurturing Indian shooting. (Photo/Agency) NEW DELHI: Have you ever visited the Instagram profile of late shooting legend Jaspal Rana? If you do, the first thing that catches the eye is the line in his bio. Written…
MUMBAI: As talks of a peace deal in West Asia revived on Thursday night, sending Dow Jones up over 900 points and pulling Brent crude prices below the $90-per-barrel mark, the rub-off effect was felt on Dalal Street on Friday. Sensex, after rising more than 1,000 points in early trades, and dipping slightly mid-session, closed…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has said it has been ordered by the US government to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, citing national security concerns.The company said it received the export control directive on Friday, but was not given specific details about the security concerns behind the…
Varun Dhawan’s ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is currently in its second week at the theatres. The movie, which features Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde as female leads, crossed the Rs 50 crore worldwide mark in its first week. Despite mixed reactions from the audience as well as critics, the comedy drama is slowly…
Derrick Lewis (Image credit: Instagram) For most of the last decade, Derrick Lewis has occupied a unique place in the UFC heavyweight landscape. Championships came close but never stayed, but the knockouts kept arriving.The personality never faded, and long after generations of contenders came and went, and ‘The Black Beast’ continued to matter. With 16…
The carrier is also reevaluating plans to fly to new domestic and international destinations, pruning some routes and postponing launches at some airports, such as the new Noida International Airport, the people familiar with the matter said. Air India’s cowed ambitions follow a series of challenges that have pushed it deep into the red. Air…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the SWAYAM January 2026 Admit Card on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January semester examinations can now download their hall tickets by logging in with their credentials.The examinations are scheduled to be held from June…
The 4K re-release of ‘Happy’ has opened to a great response in Kerala. The return of the 2006 romantic action comedy has sparked celebrations across several theatres in the state. The remastered version attracted audiences across major centres, including Kozhikode, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Strong opening numbers for the re-release Reports suggest that ‘Happy’ 4K collected…
Gagandeep Singh (Image/X) An Indian-origin man Gagandeep Singh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the United Kingdom after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London.The 34-years-old was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, kidnap, false imprisonment and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a…
