Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening saw Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since the Port Arthur massacre, when a father–son duo opened fire on crowds at a Hanukkah event. At least 15 people, including a child, were killed as gunfire erupted from a pedestrian footbridge near Campbell Parade, triggering panic among locals and tourists gathered by…
Air quality levels in India are frequently hitting the ‘hazardous’ category. With a thick smog blanket looming over the national capital region, major concerns related to health have intensified. Staying indoors is one of the ways to reduce harmful exposure, however the toxins don’t wait on your doorstep. This makes it all the more crucial…
NEW DELHI: Centre is set to introduce a new rural employment law in the Lok Sabha, proposing to repeal the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with another legislation, titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Bill, 2025.The bill seeks to replace the MGNREGA with…
Image Credit: Getty Images Nikola Tesla, born in 1856, was one of the most brilliant inventors and engineers in history. Known for his pioneering work in electricity and magnetism, Tesla’s innovations laid the foundation for modern alternating current (AC) power systems, wireless communication, and numerous other technologies that define the modern world. Despite his groundbreaking…
The US government has launched a website to hire 1,000 engineers into Federal roles. Building ‘Tech for the American People’, is how the website describes the job requirement. It calls the hires US TechForce. As per the information on the website, the Donald Trump administration is looking to hire employees with expertise in software engineering,…
A view of the reconstructed Turkish Yiha Kamikaze drone, which was neutralised by the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor, at an exhibition marking the Vijay Diwas celebrations. (Indian Army via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Monday showcased a Turkish-made drone that was brought down by the Indian forces on May 10, the…
Image Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is one of the most celebrated authors in English literature, remembered for his unforgettable characters, intricate plots, and keen social commentary. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced both hardship and privilege in his early life. His family’s financial struggles left a lasting mark, which later inspired many…
India’s decision to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapon marks a quiet but consequential shift in how New Delhi is preparing for future conflict. More than a new addition to the arsenal, HAMMER represents a move away from importing finished munitions towards absorbing the technologies that define modern air warfare.Developed by France’s Safran Electronics &…
NEW DELHI: A policeman was killed and a terrorist was believed to be injured in a gunfight with security forces in a remote forest village of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, officials said. The encounter has since halted, but the area remains under a tight security cordon with all escape routes…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is shattering box office records, surpassing expectations with its phenomenal run. The film starring Ranveer Singh and a stellar cast achieved a massive Rs 351.75 crore in just ten days, boasting the biggest second weekend ever. Its incredible word-of-mouth momentum has propelled it past ‘Pushpa 2’ and hints at a potential Rs…
