NEW DELHI: The first phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal was marred with violence, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.On the eve of polling day, crude bombs were allegedly hurled in Murshidabad, injuring at least one person.The victim told news agency ANI, “I had stepped out yesterday to offer Namaz at around…
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh found love during the lockdown and eventually got married in Goa in 2024. In a recent interaction, the couple opened up about their bond, with Jackky describing their marriage in an unconventional way, calling it a situationship, despite their commitment to each other.The duo reflected on how they…
A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20 struck down the reciprocal tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. (AI image) India-US trade deal: The Indian delegation’s visit to America for trade deal talks has concluded and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called New Delhi a ‘tough nut to crack’. The…
BENGALURU: India’s premier biosciences research hub, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), has signed an MoU with Imperial College London to establish the Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor — a five-year strategic partnership designed to deepen bilateral collaboration in life sciences research, innovation and entrepreneurship.The agreement was signed by Professor Hugh Brady, President,…
Who will replace Ayush Mhatre at no. 3? Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback in IPL 2026, with their in-form top-order batter Ayush Mhatre ruled out on Tuesday due to a hamstring tear sustained during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 in Hyderabad. Mhatre had been a key pillar at No.3…
Oman is an extremely arid country that is mainly composed of desert and rocky mountains, which means that there are no permanent or year-round rivers there. Like other Arab countries, Oman is reliant on a series of temporary rivers called wadis that only carry water during large rainfalls. To solve this issue, Omani people invented…
A pricing confusion at Anthropic, where Claude Code’s availability was questioned, led to a witty jab from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While Anthropic clarified the situation, the incident highlighted the competitive landscape. Altman’s playful response, amplified by its reach, subtly underscored OpenAI’s own strengths and market position amidst Anthropic’s strategic adjustments. While Anthropic’s head of…
Sabarimala temple (Kerala tourism photo) NEW DELHI: Hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples like Sabarimala, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it respects the views of eminent authors and thinkers, but cannot rely on information from ‘WhatsApp University.‘The remark came from a nine-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant hearing petitions…
The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan continues to strike a chord with the Indian audience as Bhooth Bangla nears the end of its first week in theaters. Despite domination by the record-breaking run of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and the peak of the IPL 2026 season, the horror-comedy continues to persist. The film is…
MUMBAI: Two years after one of India’s most storied business dynasties, Godrej Group, split, Godrej Industries Group (GIG) is targeting 15% annual growth over five years and preparing to list more businesses as incoming chairman Pirojsha Godrej charts its next phase.GIG, with sales of Rs 57,300 crore, also plans to expand a nascent pet care…
