MLA, WATCO and health officials inspect jaundice-hit areas in Cuttack
Cuttack: With jaundice cases reported from several localities in the city, Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous Tuesday visited the affected areas along with officials from the Health Department and the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) to review the situation and assess...
Youth shot dead during feast in Cuttack
Cuttack: A youth was shot dead during a feast with friends in broad daylight Wednesday at Nuapada Press Colony under Madhupatna police limits in Cuttack. According to reports, the incident occurred while a group of friends had gathered for a...
T20 World Cup: India opt to bat against Netherlands; Washington, Arshdeep included
Ahmedabad: India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup Group A clash, here Wednesday. India is coming off a massive 61-run win over Pakistan, which also cemented their place...
T20 World Cup: Sahibzada ton, bowlers lift Pakistan into Super Eights
Colombo: Opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed an unbeaten hundred before Usman Tariq snared four wickets as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in their must-win Group A match to book their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup...
NHAI to build 500-metre skywalk in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving pedestrian safety and easing traffic congestion, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to construct a 500-metre skywalk connecting Palasuni and Rasulgarh in Bhubaneswar. The project is estimated to cost...
Galgotias told to exit AI Summit over chinese robot claim
New Delhi: Private University Galgotias has been asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after a controversy over the display of a made-in-China robotic dog as its own innovation. Following the controversy, IT Secretary S Krishnan said the government does not want any exhibitor to showcase items...
Read moreDetailsIndia expected to add $26 trillion to economy by 2047, says Piyush Goyal
Mumbai: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday that India is expected to add approximately $26 trillion to its economy by 2047 — a scale of growth that is unparalleled in history and unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world. Addressing the Global Economic Cooperation (GEC) 2026 forum here, the minister said: "The era of economic isolation is over - this is why we are building alliances,...
Read moreDetailsSC overturns Allahabad HC order, calls for sensitivity in sex offense cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set aside the controversial Allahabad High Court judgment that had ruled that grabbing a minor’s breasts and breaking her pyjama string was not sufficient to constitute a charge of attempt to rape. Disposing of the suo motu matter, including the criminal appeals arising from petitions filed by two NGOs and the victim's mother, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant held...
Read moreDetailsSC asks attorney general to consider PIL on racial violence
New Delhi: Identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex and caste would amount to treading a regressive path, the Supreme Court said Wednesday while refusing to entertain a PIL seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeast and other regions. "A crime is a crime, and it must be dealt with an iron hand," a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul...
Read moreDetails‘Disorganised PR’: Congress criticises AI Summit for showcasing chinese goods
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday dubbed the AI Summit a "disorganised PR spectacle" and alleged that Chinese products are being showcased there. "Instead of leveraging India's talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle - Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased," Gandhi said in a post on X. The former Congress president's remarks came amid a controversy over Galgotias University allegedly showcasing a robotic...
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China outpaces US in nuclear submarine launches: Report
Beijing: China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is launching subs faster than the US, threatening to negate a sea-power advantage that has long belonged to Washington, according to a think-tank report. The build-up in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) nuclear-powered sub force includes...
MLA, WATCO and health officials inspect jaundice-hit areas in Cuttack
Cuttack: With jaundice cases reported from several localities in the city, Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous Tuesday visited the affected areas along with officials from the Health Department and the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) to review the situation and assess remedial measures. The outbreak has been reported in Kafla Bazar, Sheikh Bazar, Mansingh Patna and adjoining areas,...
SC declines plea to stay Ajmer temple-dargah suit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking a stay on the suit pending before a civil court in Ajmer regarding the alleged "unauthorised occupation of the Shankat Mochan Mahadev Temple by the Ajmer Sharif Dargah". A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant refused to interfere at this stage,...
India, UK launch 5.3 million pounds project to adapt AI chatbot for adolescent girls
London: Researchers from India and the UK are collaborating on a new 5.3 million pounds project to adapt and scale up an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled digital mental health programme for adolescent girls living in Indian villages. The international project, unveiled to coincide with the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this week, involves partners from Imperial...
Youth shot dead during feast in Cuttack
Cuttack: A youth was shot dead during a feast with friends in broad daylight Wednesday at Nuapada Press Colony under Madhupatna police limits in Cuttack. According to reports, the incident occurred while a group of friends had gathered for a feast. During the gathering, an argument reportedly broke out. In the heat of the moment, one of...
India expected to add $26 trillion to economy by 2047, says Piyush Goyal
Mumbai: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday that India is expected to add approximately $26 trillion to its economy by 2047 — a scale of growth that is unparalleled in history and unlikely to be replicated anywhere else in the world. Addressing the Global Economic Cooperation (GEC) 2026 forum here, the minister said: "The...
Mohan Bhagwat criticises US, China, touts India’s leadership
Lucknow: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat Wednesday took a swipe at the US and China, alleging that they tend to finish those who come in their way and asserting that India has the solutions to many of the challenges confronting the world. Addressing a Shodharthi Samvad programme at the Malaviya Auditorium of Lucknow University, the...
Modi meets Kazakhstan’s Bektenov, discuss trade, energy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan counterpart, Olzhas Bektenov Wednesday reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, trade, defence and security, connectivity, energy, emerging technologies, and people-to-people ties. In the meeting, which took place on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi appreciated the participation of...
T20 World Cup: India opt to bat against Netherlands; Washington, Arshdeep included
Ahmedabad: India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup Group A clash, here Wednesday. India is coming off a massive 61-run win over Pakistan, which also cemented their place in the Super Eights. The Netherlands had lost to the USA by a huge 93-run margin in...
T20 World Cup: Sahibzada ton, bowlers lift Pakistan into Super Eights
Colombo: Opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed an unbeaten hundred before Usman Tariq snared four wickets as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in their must-win Group A match to book their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup here Wednesday. Farhan blasted 11 fours and four sixes on way to an unbeaten 100 off 58...
