RBI guv tells banks to build meaningful human oversight into AI Banks must ensure that humans remain accountable for decisions made with the help of artificial intelligence, Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday, warning lenders against treating algorithms or technology vendors as responsible for their actions.Speaking at the annual Fibac event in the…
Swimming pool full, taps dry and 5-6 hour power cuts The idea of paying crores for a home usually comes with certain expectations. Better facilities, a comfortable lifestyle, and fewer everyday hassles are often part of the appeal. But a video shared by a Greater Noida resident has started a different conversation online after she…
A total of 30 teams will compete across three divisions in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, which begins in Pune on Wednesday.The tournament will run until August 23, with teams competing for the national title as well as promotion and relegation between the three divisions.The championship is divided into Division A,…
For decades, a small piece of Crazy Horse’s history may have been sitting beneath the ground in Minatare, Nebraska, with no marker to identify it. The object was not a weapon or a famous portrait of the Oglala Lakota leader. It was his medicine bundle, a private collection of sacred belongings that was treated with…
For generations, prairie dogs were often treated as a problem rather than an ecological asset. Their burrows were blamed for competing with livestock, while their colonies were targeted through shooting and poisoning across large parts of their former range.But removing them had consequences far larger than the disappearance of one small mammal. Scientists studying black-tailed…
On August 12, 2026, Europe will be graced by a breathtaking total solar eclipse, a phenomenon that occurs infrequently. This follows the memorable eclipse of 1999 that traversed central Europe. The eclipse’s path of totality will cover stunning locations like Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and Spain. Astrologically, this event invites a period of introspection, urging…
3 crew members killed in Houthi attack on ship in Bab al-Mandeb, report (Representational Image) Houthi militants attacked a commercial vessel transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, killing three crew members, according to initial reports by government-affiliated broadcasters. Al-Jumhuriya TV identified the victims as two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national.The vessel came under fire while…
QTCinderella addresses renewed criticism over her comments about kindness, friendships, and people with harmful views. (Image via: Instagram/@qtcinderella) QTCinderella is clearing up an old controversy after being called “problematic” over her alleged association with people who hold homophobic views. The discussion came back on X after users revisited comments she made around a year ago….
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools (KAMS) has withdrawn its earlier advisory calling for schools to remain closed during the Cauvery bandh on August 13. The association has instead urged schools to remain open, while allowing staff to wear black ribbons and encouraging students to learn about the water dispute through balanced, factual and…
File Pic: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has offered a pointed response when asked whether he will remain at the helm for next year’s ODI World Cup, saying, “For now, I am the captain.”Afridi’s comments come amid fresh speculation over Pakistan’s leadership structure, with reports suggesting…
Rs 10 and Rs 20 denomination polymer notes to be introduced for field trial India is set to trade in polymer banknotes soon, with the government approving the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to release one billion pieces each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 denomination notes for field trials.The proposal, submitted by the RBI’s…
DIY garden birdbath: 5 easy ideas using old household items There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a sparrow or bulbul splash around in a birdbath you made yourself, especially when it didn’t cost you a single rupee. With urban green cover shrinking and natural water sources getting harder for birds to find, even a small…
