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In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world’s manufacturing powerhouse.China is already the world’s largest market for industrial robots, and the government is pouring billions of dollars into…
GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC announces preliminary exam schedule for 21 posts across departments GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC announces preliminary exam schedule for 21 posts across departments GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC preliminary…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…
Abraham George, the Indian-origin Texas GOP chairman, announced his re-election for the post only to face stiff resistance on social media amid the present anti-Indian narrative in Texas. “Absolutely not. Read the writing on the wall — Texans do not want you,” George was told as his past brushes with the law were highlighted. “Absolutely…
As per research reports and large-scale reviews, including a 2018 study published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in India, with many studies showing 80–90% prevalence, especially among women. Limited sun exposure, cultural clothing practices, and diets low in Vitamin-D–rich foods make women particularly vulnerable. In comparison, about…
As the Lunar New Year gets closer, many families have a tradition that goes beyond just cleaning up. Before the new year, they clean every room in their house. Many people see this as a cultural tradition, but others believe it has a deeper meaning related to energy, mindset, and renewal. People who believe in…
CHENNAI: India’s tech startups’ cumulative equity funding stood at $10.5 billion in 2025, a decline of 17% on a YoY basis and down 4% compared to the $11 billion raised in 2023, according to a report. This marks a reversal from 2024, when funding had shown a modest annual recovery following the 2021 peak and…
Rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has issued a public apology after a video from his recent stage appearance in Delhi went viral, sparking widespread criticism over a sexually explicit remark.In a video statement shared on his official social media handle, Honey Singh apologised to those who felt offended by his words and…
Elon Musk has responded to a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that highlighted comments by Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of data centres. The post, shared by Peter H. Diamandis, executive chairman at XPRIZE, claimed that data centres in space could become “the new normal” within a decade — a view…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Shaheen Shah Afridi had a challenging introduction to the Big Bash League on Tuesday, as his debut for Brisbane Heat against Melbourne Renegades at Simonds Stadium turned into a testing evening. The trouble began in the 18th over of the first innings, when Afridi delivered two dangerous waist-high…
