Representational AI photo China’s Embassy in India recently took a swipe at India’s exam leak controversies while praising the conduct of China’s biggest school examination.On June 10, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing posted on social media about the successful completion of the 2026 Gaokao, China’s national college entrance examination. “China’s Gaokao – the world’s largest…
Shakira prepping for FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony Shakira, who is leading the campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this time around, is all set and ready for the games to commence in only a few hours. The singer recently took to her social media account to share some behind the scene footages…
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Masroor is simply that it’s still standing. Back in 1905, a horrific earthquake tore through the Kangra region, flattening villages, wrecking monuments, and even taking down massive chunks of the mighty Kangra Fort. Masroor took a heavy hit. Several shrines collapsed, and the damage is still highly visible today….
The ascent of a 6,200-metre (20,341 ft) volcano by a walking humanoid machine sounds, at first, like one of those lab demonstrations that never quite leaves controlled conditions. Yet this time it did. A modified robot reached the summit of Chimborazo in Ecuador, spending hours moving across ash, rock, and ice before being carried through…
NEW DELHI: All 20 Indian seafarers aboard MT Jalveer are safe and crew evacuation operations have begun after the vessel was involved in a maritime security incident near Oman’s Shinas port, the government said on Thursday.The confirmation came hours after Indian authorities said they were monitoring an incident involving a vessel off the Omani coast…
Spanish police have arrested a 32-year-old Tunisian man accused of sexually assaulting three British tourists at a hotel in Valencia, including two young women aged 18 and 19.Authorities detained the suspect on Tuesday afternoon after two of the alleged victims reported a series of incidents at the hotel. The man is alleged to have posed…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday registered protest against repeated strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid the renewed US-Iran-Israel war. This came after recent attack on Palau-flagged MT Settebello while transiting the Gulf of Oman which left 3 Indians dead.“There have been several incidents involving Indian seafarers in West…
India has exported its first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, marking a milestone in efforts to expand overseas markets for agricultural products from the Northeast, according to the commerce ministry.The one-metric-tonne consignment, exported on June 7, was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).The…
Skill-based education push gains momentum at LAHI 20th anniversary in Pune PUNE: Calling for a shift from purely academic learning to a more skill-oriented education system, Maharashtra Education Commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh on Tuesday said schools must equip students with practical and vocational skills if India is to create an employable and future-ready workforce.Speaking at…
Bharathiraja’s passing has broken many hearts in the Tamil movie industry. Among them is actor Napoleon, whom Bharathiraja launched into cinema. Deeply saddened by the news, Napoleon posted an emotional video message remembering the filmmaker’s impact on his life. He described Bharathiraja not only as a director but also as a mentor who played a…
Located in Navi Mumbai, Airoli has gained prominence as an affordable residential destination for those working in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The locality offers modern residential developments at comparatively reasonable prices. Good connectivity through road networks and suburban rail services, coupled with the presence of IT parks and business centers, makes Airoli an increasingly popular…
Facebook-parent company Meta is pouring billions of dollars into its artificial intelligence (AI) project, and the company’s ‘new’ priorities have triggered a massive wave of layoffs. According to a report, more than half of these job cuts have targeted two of biggest US states and Silicon Valley’s most traditional roles: software developers and middle managers.Citing…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday termed the reports claiming any merger with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC “totally baseless”, putting an end to the buzz amid mass exodus from the Trinamool. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of “seat chori” after a huge number of MLAs and MPs rebelled against the TMC…
India continue to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual rankings update, although their advantage over second-placed New Zealand has narrowed.The update sees India drop by one rating point, moving from 119 to 118, while New Zealand have gained two points to reach 113. As a…
Telangana TGBIE announces IPASE 2026 results; Girls record higher pass rates in both years The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE), Hyderabad, has announced the results of the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) May/June 2026 for both General and Vocational streams. The examinations were conducted from May 13, 2026, to May 21, 2026, while…
As comedian Pranit More continues to face criticism over the now-viral ‘Rs 370 biryani’ remark from one of his stand-up shows, actor Ranvir Shorey appears to have weighed in on the broader debate surrounding comedy and public outrage. On Thursday, the actor took to X and urged people to stop taking offense at jokes.“STOP OUTRAGING…
Ever look at a confusing image and your brain instantly latches onto one specific shape before you even realise what you’re looking at? That split-second instinct isn’t random, it’s a quick peek into how your mind naturally operates under the surface.This viral optical illusion, shared on social media by content creator Dasha Takisho, plays on…
Most people notice litter, shake their heads and move on. Edgar McGregor did something different. In 2019, while hiking through California’s Eaton Canyon, the Pasadena resident was struck by the sheer volume of rubbish scattered along trails, tucked beneath bushes and caught in streambeds. Plastic bottles, food wrappers and discarded containers had become a familiar…
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Bengaluru has dismissed a complaint filed by a woman against Dr. Jamuna Pai’s SkinLab, ruling that negligence in cosmetic treatment cannot be established without expert medical evidence.The complainant, Monika Kiran, had visited the clinic after coming across its advertisements promoting treatments for acne, pigmentation, facial contouring and laser…
NEW DELHI: As the exodus continue in the party, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday said that he will not leave Mamata Banerjee in her difficult time.“I will not leave Mamata Banerjee in her difficult time. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee stood by me in my difficult time,” Sinha said.This comes after Shatrughan Sinha’s name reportedly…
