The UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution setting 15 as the minimum age for children to access and use social media platforms, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a measure, news agency Reuters reported.Under the new regulations, children below 15 years of age will not be allowed to create or operate personal social…
Subhi Gupta (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Imagine it is your first international chess tournament on your own. Your parents have burned a hole in their pockets to take you to the scenic country of Uzbekistan. There, you are supposed to play the toughest of opponents from across the globe. You reach the venue, and you…
Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026, as the total solar eclipse promises an extraordinary celestial experience. Although India won’t witness the remarkable moment directly, it will transition into its final phases past midnight, concluding on August 13. However, enthusiasts in India can still join in the spectacle through authorized live broadcasts, while Europe and…
The review found instances of “business overreach” but no evidence of mala fide intent or personal gain MUMBAI: HDFC Bank’s board on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on managing director & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, chief financial officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan and group head of retail assets Arvind Vohra, and also issued warning…
J&K deputy CM comments came a day after BJP MLAs, led by Sham Lal Sharma, demanded the immediate dismissal of the National Conference-led government. NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary hit out at the BJP over its demand for the dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying any attempt to interfere…
The discovery was made on September 18 at the MN-DW18-1-H-D well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin. In a big breakthrough, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has discovered gas in a deepwater well off India’s eastern coast. The find is located close enough to Odisha and may potentially enable quicker development if further appraisal establishes…
The Odisha government has extended free textbooks to students of Classes 9 and 10 and announced mid-day meals for them. The measures are aimed at easing education costs, improving nutrition, and encouraging regular attendance. The Odisha government has announced two major measures for school students, free textbooks and mid-day meals for those studying in Classes…
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Parliament’s Monsoon Session, beginning Monday, could provide the Narendra Modi government a second shot at passing its flagship Women’s Reservation Bill linked to delimitation after it suffered its first floor defeat in Parliament since 2014 during the Budget Session earlier this year.Much has changed in the three months since. A bruised…
The world’s first IVF female calf of the Lakhimi breed – native to Assam – has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. GUWHATI: Assam has achieved a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world’s first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 singing bird row escalates as Brooklyn shop owner alleges threats and safety fears. Kelly Clarkson‘s public dispute with a Brooklyn curiosity shop over a $15,000 mechanical singing bird has taken another turn, with the store’s co-owner claiming the backlash has raised concerns about the safety of his business. Adam Rubin, co-owner of…