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New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the G-RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), following a sharp rebuttal by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a heated debate in the House. Participating in the discussion, Chouhan criticised the previous government’s decision to rename the … Read more
Tokyo: In a landmark legal move, hundreds of citizens across Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the central government, accusing it of “unconstitutional” inaction on climate change. The case marks the first compensation lawsuit in the country directly targeting the state over climate policy failures. Around 450 plaintiffs have joined the suit, arguing that … Read more
Mumbai: Brokerage firm Axis Securities has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), setting a target price of Rs 3,565, which implies a potential upside of more than 9% from current levels. TCS shares were trading in the green on Thursday. At last count, the stock was up 1.38% at Rs … Read more
Tamil Nadu: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and party president Vijay on Thursday accused “vested interests” of orchestrating a smear campaign against him, asserting that such attempts would fail. He made the remarks while addressing a massive public rally at Vijayamangalam in Erode district. “This smear campaign by vested interests will not succeed,” Vijay said, … Read more
The global economy is projected to reach an estimated $117 trillion in 2025, highlighting both the dominance of established economic powers and the rapid rise of emerging markets, according to projections from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. A new Voronoi-style visualization captures this vast economic landscape by ranking countries based on their gross domestic … Read more
Dan Houser, one of the original creators of the legendary Grand Theft Auto video game series, is back—this time not with a game, but with a dystopian novel that explores the dark side of artificial intelligence. After leaving Rockstar Games and founding his own company, Houser has released his debut novel A Better Paradise, a … Read more
The FIFA video game franchise is set to make a comeback in 2026, four years after its high-profile split with long-time developer Electronic Arts. In a surprise move, the rights to the new game have been secured by Netflix, marking a major shift for one of the most recognisable brands in gaming history. Netflix announced … Read more
The second season of Fallout, Prime Video’s hit television series based on the popular video game franchise, has been released—further cementing its reputation as one of the most successful video game adaptations in recent years. Set in a darkly satirical, post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear war, Fallout won over both longtime fans of the games … Read more
Indian scientists have developed a new computer-based model predicting how bird flu (H5N1) could spread to humans, warning that even a small delay in response could allow an outbreak to spiral into a full-scale pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers Philip Cherian and Gautam Menon of Ashoka University and published in BMC Public Health, uses … Read more
Dan Bongino has announced that he will step down from his role as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in January, less than a year after being appointed to the position by President Donald Trump. In a post on social media platform X, Bongino thanked President Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Attorney … Read more
The family of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, has urged the community not to let her death become a source of hatred, as they bid her a final farewell on Thursday. Matilda was among 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire at an event marking the start … Read more
Ukraine is rapidly expanding its domestic weapons production as the war with Russia continues, with new long-range missiles now being built in highly secretive facilities across the country. In a covert factory near Kyiv, journalists were taken blindfolded to an undisclosed location where Ukraine’s latest cruise missile, known as Flamingo, is being assembled. Phones were … Read more
Questions raised over Ellison family trust as Warner rejects $77.9 billion takeover proposal In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the media and entertainment sector, Warner has reportedly rejected a hostile takeover bid for Paramount, demanding a personal financial guarantee from Oracle founder Larry Ellison to back the proposed $77.9 billion deal. According to sources … Read more
New Delhi. A video of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has gone viral on social media, showing him involved in an altercation with a fan at an airport during the check-in process. The incident reportedly took place while Bumrah was traveling amid India’s T20 International series against South Africa. According to reports, the fan was … Read more
Baikunthpur. The discovery of a new coking coal reserve in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the state. The reserve has been found in Labji–Pusla village of the Sonhat forest block, following which a proposal has been sent to Coal India for opening a new coal mine. … Read more
Lucknow is set to emerge as a major technology hub as the Tata Group plans to develop an AI City in the Uttar Pradesh capital. The proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in Lucknow. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing projects in the … Read more
Winter may feel pleasant, but it also brings several health challenges. During this season, nature gifts us amla (Indian gooseberry), a powerful superfood rich in Vitamin C. Amla is known to boost immunity, improve hair health, and enhance eyesight. However, due to its astringent and sour taste, many people avoid eating it raw. To solve … Read more
Islamabad/Washington: Pakistan’s most powerful military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is facing a critical test of his newly consolidated authority as the United States presses Islamabad to contribute troops to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force, a move that analysts warn could trigger serious domestic backlash. Munir, who now holds the position of Pakistan’s chief of … Read more
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at tackling worsening air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed authorities to take action against end-of-life vehicles operating below BS-IV emission standards in the Delhi-NCR region. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi modified … Read more
India has taken a major leap in the world of technology by launching its first fully indigenous 1.0 GHz microprocessor, named DHRUV64. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards technological self-reliance and reduced dependence on foreign semiconductor chips. The 64-bit dual-core microprocessor has been developed by the Centre for Development of … Read more
Vedanta Ltd shares were in focus on Wednesday after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the company’s long-awaited demerger scheme, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the metals and mining major. The Mumbai bench of the NCLT has sanctioned Vedanta’s proposal to split its diversified businesses into multiple listed entities. The development allows the … Read more
Japan’s Exports Surge on Strong U.S. and EU Demand, Trade Surplus Widens Japan’s exports recorded their strongest growth since February, driven by a sharp rise in demand from the United States and the European Union, even as shipments to China declined. According to data released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, exports increased 6.1% in … Read more
New Delhi: Shares of billionaire industrialist Anil Agarwal-led Hindustan Zinc Ltd have been on a sharp upward trajectory, driven by a strong rally in silver prices. Over the last six trading sessions, the company’s stock has surged by nearly 15%, adding around ₹32,000 crore to its market capitalization. The sharp rise comes amid a historic … Read more
New Delhi: In a historic development in global commodity markets, silver has overtaken crude oil in value for the first time in more than four decades. Such a situation was last witnessed around 1980. The shift highlights a sharp contrast between the strong rally in silver prices and the steep decline in crude oil. Silver … Read more
