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California DMV cancels 11,000 written tests, asks motorists to appear again. (Photo: LA Times) 11,000 California motorists were sent a notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles announcing that they will have to retake their written tests, as the DMV was invalidating all their previous tests, suspecting possible cheating. The DMV did not provide any…
Cyberattack hits Japan’s ice cream giant Glico after KFC, disrupts sushi and supermarket deliveries (Image/X) A cyberattack on one of Japan’s largest refrigerated warehouse operators has disrupted the supply of ice cream, fast food and supermarket products across the country, affecting companies including Ezaki Glico, KFC Japan and Kura Sushi.Ezaki Glico, the maker of popular…
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. Party MP Syed Naseer Hussain, right, is also present. (AICC via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 20, the Congress on Thursday said it is in touch with all opposition parties that had voted together to defeat…
Rescue personnel could be seen escorting distressed devotees to waiting ambulances while security forces worked to prevent further congestion amid the surging crowd. PURI: A temporary crowd surge during the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri left one devotee dead and more than 100 others requiring rescue and medical attention on Thursday, raising fresh concerns…
TCS has launched a Gemini Experience Centre in Kolkata (file picture) Kolkata: IT major TCS has launched a Consumer Business Group (CBG) Gemini Experience Centre (GEC) in Kolkata to showcase AI-led innovations built with Google Cloud and Gemini models tailored for consumer business needs.This is the third such GEC in the country, including the Retail…
ITC Hotels MD Anil Chadha NEW DELHI: ITC Hotels’ Thursday reported a 14.8% increase in consolidated revenue at Rs 936 crore this April-June, compared to Rs 816 crore in same period last fiscal. And the hospitality major’s profit rose 36% to Rs 180 crore, up from Rs 133 crore last Q1. The company’s share closed…
Virat Kohli equals Viv Richards Virat Kohli continued his superb record against England by bringing up another half-century during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. The Indian batting star reached the milestone in style, helping India stay in control after the early loss of Rohit Sharma.Kohli completed his fifty in the…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
Eucalyptus trees have become highly invasive in regions with similar climates to their native Australia, including California, South Africa, India. Scientists have compared the same invasive plant species in Europe and North America and found that they became 91% more productive after spreading to new habitats. The increase was seen only in the plants’ non-native…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examination. Candidates who appeared for the examination conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/swayam.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examination…
