The inland taipan is among the most dangerous snakes in the world and has venom that no other reptile can certainly match for being the most venomous snake globally. It is famously known as the fierce snake, whose venom measures drop for drop, and nothing else comes close. A single bite delivers enough toxin to…
Oil prices surged beyond the $85-a-barrel mark on Wednesday as the Middle East once again got embroiled in conflict. Energy supply concerns intensified after the United States reinstated a naval blockade on Iran and fighting between Washington and Tehran escalated, raising fears over crude supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude and US West…
‘Pakistani’ song row at annual day function lands Maharashtra school in legal trouble A case has been registered against the principal and two teachers of a school in Maharashtra’s Jalna district over allegations related to a performance held during the institution’s annual gathering earlier this year.The Partur police registered the case on Thursday against principal…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened rules for foreign airlines operating to and from the country. Now, the DGCA can “revoke or suspend” a foreign airline’s authorisation for lapses like not meeting safety standards. In one of his first orders, DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav said foreign airlines “shall nominate or appoint a local representative” to…
Rahul Bhatia, promoter and MD of India’s largest carrier IndiGo NEW DELHI: Rahul Bhatia, promoter and MD of India’s largest carrier IndiGo, has opposed the proposed move to allow airport operators in India to own and run airlines too. “There is no global precedent for this. It raises massive conflict-of-interest concerns, and it is unclear…
The UK government will trial artificial intelligence-powered legal assistants in Crown Courts as it seeks to reduce a record backlog of criminal cases and speed up proceedings.The Ministry of Justice said judges and lawyers will test the AI tools in controlled environments before a wider rollout. The technology will help analyse case files, identify cases…
When we hear about toppers, we often imagine them spending long hours on their study desk with little room for any other activity. But now, a topper from Lucknow has changed the narrative with his refreshing words. Siddhart, a student of the CISCE board, scored a solid 99.25% in 12th standard. What truly sets Siddhart’s…
NEW DELHI: Two protesters injured on Monday remained hospitalised on Tuesday, with the rest being discharged. While a 21-year-old woman on ventilator support at RML Hospital is showing signs of improvement, doctors said she continues to be in critical condition, and it is too early to make any prognosis.Another protester, Sheikh Irshad, underwent surgery at…
Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya, and Cooper Connolly (PTI Photo) New Chandigarh: Punjab Kings possess perhaps the most fearsome top order in the IPL, comprising three genial but fearless young batters. On Sunday, Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly carried out a brutal assault on Lucknow Super Giants with elegance — a second-wicket partnership of effortless hitting,…
UK Pension Schemes Bill: MPs back government’s power to influence investment choices On Wednesday, Labour got backing from MPs for fresh authority to shape where private pensions put their money, a key step forward for the Pension Schemes Bill. By a margin of 276 to 155, ministers carried the decision following changes to a disputed…
Mamata Banerjee’s visit to a local market in Kolkata NEW DELHI: With the West Bengal assembly elections entering a crucial phase, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday took her poll campaign to the local streets and visited a busy local market in Kolkata to interact directly with vendors and shoppers.Dressed in her trademark white saree…
A foreign worker in the United States has found themselves racing against time after a job loss left them with just three weeks before their visa expires. This prompted urgent advice from strangers on Reddit on how the worker might be able to remain in the country.The worker is on an H-1B visa and explained…
