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DHAKA: Tarique Rahman, in his maiden speech after becoming Bangladesh PM, outlined his govt’s priorities, stressing on improving the law and order situation and turning the country into a safe land for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity. He said, “As the head of the govt, I would like to…
Malayalam action drama ‘Chatha Pacha,’ starring Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew, is now streaming on Netflix. The film explores brothers reviving childhood wrestling dreams amidst fierce rivalries. Mammootty makes a special cameo as Walter, a character whose return sparks emotional reactions. Despite mixed reviews, the movie’s unique premise and performances are drawing attention. The Malayalam…
New Delhi: DeepMind Technologies CEO Demis Hassabis speaks during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be years away, but its profound impact in the coming decade will be defined by scientific breakthroughs, not job extinction, Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis said at the…
NAGPUR: In a ruling clarifying the legal status of electronic communication in criminal proceedings, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court last week held that summons issued through WhatsApp is legally valid under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and set aside an order imposing costs on a police personnel for effecting such service,.Justice Urmila…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has opened up about the positive impact his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma has had on both his personal life and cricketing journey.Hardik confirmed his relationship with Mahieka in late 2025, over a year after his July 2024 divorce from Natasa Stankovic. Since then, the couple has frequently been spotted together, with Mahieka…
Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday.Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said search operations have now shifted from rescue to recovery, with families of the victims informed. The avalanche struck Tuesday…
Panaji: The Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd (GSHCL) is set to surpass previous records under its Promotion of Vegetable with Assured Market scheme, with current fiscal year figures nearing last year’s peak.According to official data, 1,399.8 tonnes of vegetables were procured from farmers till December 2025 in 2025–26, with Rs 517.8 lakh disbursed.In comparison, the…
NEW DELHI: From inaccessible police stations and a policing system inadequately equipped to respond to concerns of persons with disabilities (PwDs) to inaccessible courtrooms and the justice system lacking crucial manpower like sign language interpreters and denying easy access to legal aid, a new report by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People…
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Knicks’ superstar, Jalen Brunson, surely turned some heads around when he sacrificed $113 million in 2024 by signing a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension. This was seen as a sign of loyalty by the All-NBA guard as Brunson, instead of taking a bigger chunk…
Goyal said India can produce goods in areas where US manufacturers may not be competitive. India is looking to diversify its sources of crude oil, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal’s comments assume significance in light of the India-US trade deal joint statement which lowers tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. The Donald Trump…
