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NEW DELHI: Are fitness bands, popularly used for measuring and monitoring physical activities and vital parameters, a communication device?The Supreme Court has agreed to examine this question but has flagged that its Bluetooth connectivity capability could have been the reason for its classification as a communication device.Petitioner GOQii Technologies imported activity trackers/fitness bands, and the…
India and Venezuela are looking to expand cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, as New Delhi moves to diversify crude oil imports amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.Addressing a special media briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez, MEA secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said discussions focused…
A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Florida after attempting to collect nearly $495,000 worth of gold from an elderly Gainesville woman as part of a sophisticated scam, reports WCJB.Gurpinder Singh was taken into custody on Sunday after deputies and the FBI set up a sting operation to catch those involved in the scheme,…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma (Agency Image) India may have to make changes to their ODI squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series if the fitness concerns surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not resolved in time.Kohli is likely to miss the three-match ODI series due to a hamstring injury as reported by…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ever-present description of football as a “game of two halves” is set for a new narrative as FIFA, the governing body of the game, has included a three-minute hydration break midway through each half of every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, make it…
Jane Goodall (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes feel unusual because they move against instinct. The line often attributed to Jane Goodall is one of them.When people encounter behaviour they strongly disagree with, the natural reaction is often criticism. Sometimes it is anger. Sometimes it is avoidance. In many situations, people simply stop talking to one another…
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has issued a recruitment notification for multiple Group A, B and C posts, inviting applications for regular appointments across different departments.According to Advertisement No. 1/2026, the institute is looking to fill 80 vacancies in areas including engineering, administration, medical services, technical support and laboratory assistance.The recruitment includes senior positions…
Producer and ex CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalini passed away the age of 76 due to live cirrhosis. His last rites took place today afternoon and one saw several celebs who have worked with him come and pay their last respects. Nihalini had produced many movies like ‘Haathkadi’, ‘Aandhi-Tofan’, launched Govinda with ‘Ilzaam’ and worked with…
A large new study has found that older adults who consume the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods may face a significantly greater risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment. For many people, a packet of chips, instant noodles, sugary breakfast cereal, frozen snacks, or packaged cookies are simply convenient parts of everyday life. They save…
NEW DELHI: Grief-stricken family members, friends and acquaintances gathered outside Max Hospital in Saket on Wednesday, desperately seeking information about their loved ones after a devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar claimed at least 21 lives.The hospital’s waiting area was crowded with anxious relatives and friends poring over lists, making desperate phone…
