NEW DELHI: The Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday met leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, a day after the Delhi high court suspended the life sentence of former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the convict in the case.Also Read | ‘Survivor treated like criminals’: Rahul Gandhi on ‘manhandling’ of Unnao rape…
The situation in Bangladesh remains tense, with violence continuing to erupt. On Wednesday, a man was killed after miscreants hurled a crude bomb from a flyover in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area, the Daily Star reported.The deceased was identified as Saiful. The incident took place around 7pm, according to inspector (operations) of Hatirjheel Police Station, Md Mohiuddin,…
The king cobra occupies a singular position in the natural world-one defined not just by its biology but also by an unlikely linkage to human history. As the longest venomous snake ever recorded with reliability, it has long occupied a position of scientific interest for scholars researching reptile evolution, venom systems, and behavioural adaptation. One…
Driving the newsThe MGNREGA – a flagship UPA-era program that guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households – has been replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act.Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan framed it as a bold leap forward: “This is a far better scheme…
NEW DELHI: Seeing the consequences of a duopoly in Indian skies earlier this month when IndiGo schedule collapsed, the aviation ministry has stepped up its efforts to ensure Indian flyers have more choices when it comes to airlines. It has issued no objection certificates to two proposed airlines this week.“Over the last one week, met…
Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ has been receiving massive praise since its release in theaters. However, a section of people has labelled it as a “propaganda film.” YouTuber Dhruv Rathee recently criticized the movie for the same. And now, it seems that the filmmaker took an indirect dig at the YouTuber. Aditya Dhar takes an indirect dig…
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday lifted GRAP-IV with immediate effect, even though air quality across large parts of the city remained in the ‘very poor’ category.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as ITO and India Gate recorded…
Known as one of the world’s most luxurious destinations, the United Arab Emirates is famous for its soaring skyscrapers, supercars, and extravagant lifestyle. Beyond this image of wealth and opulence, the country is also economically robust. With a GDP of $504 billion and a population of just 9.52 million, it ranks among the most stable…
The accident in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu (Image courtesy: TOI Chennai) NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed on Wednesday after a government bus swerved and collided with two cars in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, police said. A tyre burst caused the bus to change direction and crash head-on into the cars.“The bus collided with two…
A fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) broke out recently among some of the world’s most influential AI leaders. Former Meta AI scientist Yann LeCun in his recent appearance on a podcast said that there is no such thing as general intelligence, arguing that human intelligence itself is not truly general. According…
