High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a cost-effective way to defend against drones and missiles, especially those launched by Iran at oil refineries and US bases across the Middle East. Shooting a laser costs as little as $3.50 per shot, compared with systems like Patriot missile interceptors, which can cost more than $3 million…
Dasun Shanaka (Image: IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka is set to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the upcoming IPL 2026 season as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran.RR have been forced into a late squad change after Sam Curran was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury. The…
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced the exam date for COMEDK UGET 2026, an important entrance test for engineering aspirants across the country. As per the official update, the COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026 will be conducted on May 9, 2026. The exam will be held in…
Music has always been an inseparable part of Indian culture. The rhythm and melody of life often inspire names that carry a sense of harmony, devotion, and timeless beauty. Choosing a baby name inspired by music is like gifting your child a piece of art. Here are seven classic Indian baby names that draw inspiration…
A Tennessee optometrist has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say cheated Medicare and other government programs out of millions of dollars over several years.48-year-old Helen Boerman of Brentwood admitted earlier this week that she defrauded Medicare of approximately $6.9 million through false billing tied to her eye care practice,…
‘Do not focus only on weight, but waist size matters!’ ‘Beer belly’ or abdominal obesity has been largely identified as a cosmetic issue; however, emerging studies indicate it has severe consequences for heart health, especially for men. A study at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reveals that having too much visceral fat around…
Malda ‘hostage’ incident: ECI has handed over the probe to NIA NEW DELHI: The District Magistrate (DM) of West Bengal’s Malda issued a show-cause notice to the Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) after seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed on April 1. The show-cause notice dated April 4 was served to ADM…
While the leader of the country continues to wage one war after another and the people battle ideologies on X (Formerly Twitter), a new Pew Research Center study has pulled the curtain on the shifting foundation of American morality. On March 19, 2026, the center released a research titled ‘What do Americans consider immoral?’ Rather…
Minnesota state senator Omar Fateh fired back after Vice President JD Vance mocked him as “mayor of Mogadishu” (Capital of Somalia) during a Turning Point USA speech. This comment was considered racist and sparked Democratic backlash.The Somali was mocked by the MAGA leader during a speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday, joking that…
Google has published a new report warning against ongoing targeted campaigns against American companies by cyber criminals. Published by Google’s cybersecurity teams Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group, the report highlighted a financially motivated data theft extortion campaign executed by the threat cluster UNC3753 (also tracked as “Luna Moth,” “Chatty Spider,” and “Silent Ransom Group”)…
Ever since she stole the spotlight as the fierce Golu Gupta in ‘Mirzapur’, Shweta Tripathi has seen her life and career transform in ways her family never imagined. Now, as fans eagerly await the high-octane theatrical transition of the hit franchise with ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, the actress opened up about the incredible decade-long journey with…
NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan entered the IPL record books on Friday by becoming the fastest batter to complete 2,000 runs in the tournament during Gujarat Titans’ match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The GT opener reached the milestone in just 47 innings, going past Chris Gayle, who had taken 48 innings to…
Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher on Tuesday after Iranian-linked attacks and military clashes fueled fears over disruption in the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Brent crude, the international benchmark, closed at $114.44 a barrel, marking a rise of around 6% on the day, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
Tushar Deshpande of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals will head into the auction with a moderate Rs 16.05 crore purse and nine slots to fill, including one overseas position. It’s far from the largest budget available, but with key players retained and additions secured through trades, their core squad is…
NEW DELHI: An Indian was detained for nearly 18 hours by Chinese immigration authorities at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Nov 21, after officials allegedly refused to recognise her Indian passport because her birthplace was listed as Arunachal Pradesh.Pema Wang Thongdok, who was travelling from London to Japan with a transit stop in Shanghai, stated…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Thursday presented its suggestions to a Parliamentary panel reviewing proposed changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), aimed at strengthening and streamlining the insolvency resolution framework.The Select Committee of Parliament, headed by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, is examining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill,…
Deepinder Goyal (File photo) Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal on Friday announced that his new health tech venture, Temple, has secured $54 million in its first funding round from friends and family, and valued at approximately $190 million.“Temple has raised its first round. Friends and family. $54m. Post-money valuation of ~$190m,” said Goyal on X.Temple, which…
The wait is finally over! The teaser of Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 has been unveiled, offering fans a breathtaking glimpse of Amarendra Baahubali in an even more intense, action-packed, and larger-than-life avatar.Touted as a cinematic spectacle, the teaser captures the grandeur and spirit of the iconic franchise, taking audiences deeper into the mythical…
Vaibhav currently stays in his family home in Bihar. The house perfectly reflects the young cricketer’s grounded life and upbringing. His two-storey house in Tajpur, with balcony and greenery. It might not be a fancy house, but it’s full of love, memories, success and belief. His father has built a practice net close to the…
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen believes that a world dominated by AI coding bots or agents has massive advantages as compared to human workers. Speaking with Joe Rogan on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the tech investor outlined how modern artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the software industry….
