News that keep you updated
Last month, tense negotiations between two major economies over critical minerals nearly stalled the global supply of essential technology components, sending shockwaves through industries from automotive to electronics. This high-stakes standoff spotlighted how the future of international commerce can hinge on the skills of trade diplomats working behind the scenes. As the global economy grows,…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a nearly two-hour closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah to finalise key appointments to the Central Information Commission (CIC). The discussions revolved around the selection of the Chief Information Commissioner, eight Information Commissioners, and the Vigilance Commissioner…
Man’s flair for personifying the inanimate is as old as man himself. But when and what is it that we personify? Certainly not everything under the sun – that for sure won’t make sense. Rather, it is those things which, metaphorically as they may, can be thought to demonstrate one or more human-like attributes that…
At the peak of her stardom and career, Madhuri Dixit made the surprising decision to step away from films and settle into a quieter life in the US with her husband, Shriram Nene. When she got married and left movies, she left the hearts of many fans heartbroken. Interestingly, when the two got married, Nene…
Anand Mahindra has shared images of a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developed by Mahindra Group for defence and security forces. As seen in the images, the vehicle appears to be a heavily modified, mission-ready machine based on the Mahindra Thar Roxx platform. While technical specifications remain under wraps, the vehicle clearly looks to prioritise functionality…
The city council meeting of Frisco Tuesday turned acrimonious with the H-1B issue and the ‘Indian takeover’ of Texas, triggering a major social media debate. Many Frisco residents spoke about how they are happy living with Indian immigrants; some voices came out as extreme. MAGA influencer Kaylee Campbell, who was gathering support for the Frisco…
Maharashtra SSC 2026 results declared with 92.09 percent regular pass rate and strong gender gap The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) declared the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination results for February–March 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026. The Class 10 examinations were conducted from February 20 to March 18 across…
For the unversed, the Prince and Princess of Wales have three kids: Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7). And with their children getting Easter break from Lambrook School until April 22, William (43) and Kate (44) are hitting pause too. William and Kate have a golden rule: minimize work when the…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of start of Census 2027 on April 1, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched four digital tools for the country’s first ever digital Census and unveiled the two Census mascots — ‘Pragati’, a female enumerator and ‘Vikas’, her male counterpart. The four digital platforms include a self-enumeration portal that will allow…
What OpenAI dumping its video generator means &, more important, what it doesn’t mean In the end, it’s ended with a whimper, not a bang. “We’re saying goodbye to Sora,” OpenAI posted on X yesterday. Not as surprising as the Feb 28 attack on Iran, this was still a pretty surprising development. Because of how…
