Filing of patent applications in India rose 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 from 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, attributing the increase to steps taken to strengthen the intellectual property rights ecosystem.India is currently the world’s sixth-largest patent filer.“Our patent filings soared to a historic…
The Delhi Government has proposed a major shift in its upcoming EV policy, which could significantly impact two-wheeler buyers in the capital. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, new registrations of petrol-powered two-wheelers may no longer be allowed from April 1, 2028. Instead, only electric two-wheelers will be eligible for registration from…
Mangaluru: The department of animal husbandry and veterinary services is partnering with the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) for a joint vaccination drive targeting stray dogs in the 60 wards to make the coastal city rabies-free.Dr Arun Kumar Shetty, deputy director, department of animal husbandry and veterinary services, said that nearly one lakh pet dogs have…
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s proposed digital safety law aims to tighten regulation of social media platforms with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), faster content moderation and stronger user protections, according to a draft submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah.The draft bill signals a shift towards responsible digital citizenship in the AI era. “If everything goes to plan,…
RR manager Romi Bhinder violates PMOA protocol (Screengrab) It has been nearly two days since Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Binder was seen using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout, which is a violation of “PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) Protocol – 2026”, but the BCCI has yet to act on the serious violation….
An Easter ceasefire between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly unravelled on Sunday, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a temporary pause in fighting for the Orthodox holiday.The 32-hour truce, ordered by Moscow from Saturday evening, had been presented as a humanitarian gesture, with Kyiv agreeing to observe…
Bangladesh is weighing a proposal that would see Russian crude oil refined in India before the finished fuel is imported back, as the country grapples with supply pressures triggered by the Middle East conflict. According to people aware of the development, the arrangement under consideration would require Bangladesh to pay for the import of crude,…
Photo credit: X/@narendramodi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed condolences on the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India…
Dacre Montgomery isn’t shy about using his own struggles to bring characters to life. In ‘Faces of Death,’ his latest horror film, he gets personal, explaining how living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or widely known as OCD, informed every move and moment of his villain, Arthur, in his new project. Per the ‘Stranger Things’ actor, the…
MI vs RCB in Mumbai (ANI Image) Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off tonight, April 12, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium for Match 20 of the IPL. A high-voltage IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede is set to be headlined by the iconic…
