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New Delhi: A day after India issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Tehran’s envoy to New Delhi on Tuesday assured that the situation in the country is under control and that Indian nationals face no threat. Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said that Indian citizens living in … Read more
Raipur: Neeraj Jalota has assumed charge as the Regional Executive Director of NTPC Western Region–II at NTPC Nava Raipur with effect from January 6, 2026. He will also continue to hold the additional responsibility of Executive Director – Unified Shared Service Centre (USSC) at NTPC Nava Raipur. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Punjab University, Mr. … Read more
The Indian primary market is set for an action-packed week as five Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open for subscription, offering investors a wide range of opportunities across different sectors. Early market indicators suggest strong enthusiasm, with Grey Market Premiums (GMPs) pointing to potential listing gains of up to 70% for select issues. … Read more
In a surprising move that reflects the growing pressure on the PC hardware market, NVIDIA is reportedly planning to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, which was officially discontinued in August 2024. The rumored decision comes as the industry struggles with severe DRAM shortages and rapidly rising memory costs driven largely by the explosive … Read more
The global technology industry is facing a serious and unprecedented memory shortage, and its impact is now being felt across nearly every sector of consumer and enterprise electronics. Samsung’s Co-CEO TM Roh has issued a strong warning, stating that “no company is immune” to the ongoing crisis, which is disrupting supply chains, increasing prices, and … Read more
In an impressive fan-driven collaboration, 3D artists Shantanu Mishra and Alps Chikodikar have recreated the iconic Vuvalini bike from Mad Max: Fury Road, bringing cinematic realism to a production-quality 3D asset using industry-standard tools. The bike, inspired by the 2010 Yamaha R1 used by the Vuvalini warriors in the film, was meticulously modeled by Shantanu … Read more
Bangkok: Thailand on Tuesday accused Cambodian forces of violating a recently agreed ceasefire after a cross-border incident wounded a Thai soldier, raising fresh concerns over stability along the disputed frontier between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. According to the Thai army, Cambodian troops fired mortar rounds into Thailand’s northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province, injuring one soldier … Read more
New Delhi The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is generating significant investor excitement as it prepares to open next week. The IPO is set to launch for subscription on January 9, 2026, and will remain open until January 13, marking it as the … Read more
Bilaspur / Korba: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a major step towards strengthening public welfare infrastructure in Chhattisgarh by signing multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Through these agreements, SECL has committed a total CSR expenditure of nearly ₹11.87 crore aimed at improving healthcare facilities, early childhood … Read more
New Delhi: What if you could enjoy YouTube Premium features without spending a single rupee? Reliance Jio has made this possible in a simple way—without requiring a Jio SIM card or any special recharge. Users can now access key YouTube Premium–like features through JioSphere, a web browser developed by Jio. The biggest attraction is that … Read more
Mumbai: Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar’ has emerged as a true box-office giant. Even after completing 32 days in theatres, the film continues to dominate despite a slowdown in daily earnings. With this, it has firmly secured its position among the Top 5 highest-grossing films in India. In contrast, last weekend’s release ‘Ikkis’, starring Agastya Nanda … Read more
New Delhi: In an important development for private sector employees, the Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take a decision within four months on revising the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, which has remained unchanged for the last 11 years. A bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice A.S. … Read more
A new screen-space lens flare effect developed in the Godot game engine is gaining attention among developers and visual effects enthusiasts. The effect was created by developer Critsium, inspired by the original Lens Flare plug-in designed by Roujel Williams, also known as SIsilicon, for Godot 3.2. In the updated version built for Godot 4.x, Critsium … Read more
Blender celebrates its 32nd anniversary with a major leadership transition Blender, the world-renowned free and open-source 3D creation software, has marked its 32nd anniversary with a significant milestone in its history. The Blender Foundation has officially confirmed that its Founder and long-time CEO, Ton Roosendaal, has stepped down from his role as head of the … Read more
Thakur Brothers Create History in Police Constable Recruitment, Bring Pride to Mungeli District Mungeli, Chhattisgarh:Proving that determination, discipline, and the right guidance can turn dreams into reality, two brothers from a small village in Mungeli district have achieved remarkable success in the recently concluded Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment Examination. Their outstanding performance has not only … Read more
Copenhagen: Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly objected to remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could take control of Greenland, calling such statements unacceptable and disrespectful toward a close ally and its people. Responding to Trump’s recent comments linking Greenland’s strategic importance to U.S. defense needs, Frederiksen said … Read more
New Delhi : With rising electricity costs, many households are switching to energy-efficient lighting. LED bulbs and LED tubelights have largely replaced traditional incandescent bulbs and CFLs. However, consumers often remain confused about which option consumes more electricity and which one offers better value for money. The answer depends not just on wattage, but also … Read more
New Delhi: At a time when most young professionals dream of high-paying IT jobs and corporate careers, Amit Godse chose a path few dare to take. A mechanical engineer by education and a former software professional by profession, Godse left behind a comfortable, well-paid job to protect one of nature’s most vital creatures — honeybees. … Read more
Tokyo: In a quiet pediatric ward in Tokyo, the arrival of a Labrador retriever named Masa brings smiles, laughter and a brief escape from illness for hospitalized children. Masa is a facility dog—a specially trained animal that works alongside medical staff to support children undergoing long-term treatment or waiting for organ transplants. As Masa enters … Read more
Asahikawa, Japan: Overtourism continues to challenge the small town of Biei in Hokkaido, even after local authorities cut down a row of photogenic white birch trees last year in an effort to curb the influx of visitors. Biei, a town of around 9,000 residents known for its patchwork hills and scenic farmland, had become a … Read more
With the rapid rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the central government has unveiled a plan to introduce Aadhaar-like unique identification numbers for EV batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability, safety, and efficient recycling. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed assigning a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to every electric vehicle battery … Read more
A potential US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could bring significant financial relief to India by unlocking nearly USD 1 billion in long-pending dues, while also helping revive crude production from Indian-operated oilfields in the sanctions-hit Latin American nation, according to analysts and industry sources. India was once a major processor of Venezuelan … Read more
Food delivery platform Zomato terminates nearly 5,000 gig workers every month, primarily due to cases of fraud, according to Deepinder Goyal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and quick commerce platform Blinkit. Speaking in a video podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Goyal said that Zomato currently has around 7.5 … Read more
New Delhi : The investigation into the blast that took place near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on November 10 last year has revealed shocking details. Security agencies have found that the terrorist module involved in the attack was in direct contact with handlers based in Pakistan through the use of so-called ‘ghost SIM’ cards and … Read more
