NEW DELHI: With the West Asia crisis bringing electrification of economy back into focus, the countries participating in dialogues to deal with challenges of climate change may by the year-end agree to a new global target of electricity meeting 35% of the world’s energy demand by 2035.A proposal to this effect was made by the…
Govt reopens AI/ML vendor empanelment, looks to expand tech partner pool for Digital India projects NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at widening its pool of technology partners for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) projects, with the ministry of electronics and IT reopening empanelment of agencies that can deploy AI/ML resources across govt programmes.The…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional rhythm of a football match, with the…
National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday issued a clarification after reports that a Nagpur candidate appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was allotted a test centre in Abu Dhabi because of a technical error.In the statement, the agency said the claim of a system-generated error was not supported by its records. According to NTA, the…
NEW DELHI: Patients with difficult-to-control high cholesterol could soon have an oral alternative to cholesterol-lowering injections after US Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, a class of medicines that dramatically lowers “bad” cholesterol.The tablet, Lipfendra, has been approved for adults with high cholesterol, including those with an inherited condition called…
Two Cabinet ministers have told BJP-led NDA MPs that govt has engaged in “fair, equitable and balanced” trade agreements NEW DELHI: Two Cabinet ministers have told BJP-led NDA MPs that govt has engaged in “fair, equitable and balanced” trade agreements with large, high income and complementary economies, unlike the UPA dispensation that signed FTAs with…
For a few days, Spain’s small North African enclave of Ceuta became the centre of a sudden migration crisis as thousands of people crossed from Morocco in a desperate attempt to reach European territory. The surge left behind a difficult humanitarian situation, with hundreds of children separated from relatives and unsure of what comes next….
Is the way you demonstrate love tied to your birthday? Psychologists say love languages stem from personality, upbringing and life experiences, not birthdays. But the astrologers are still at it trying to find the influence of birth dates on their love choices. As this is happening more and more today, here is a humorous look…
More than a decade after risking his life to save fellow soldiers during a fierce battle in Afghanistan, US Army officer Nicholas Dockery has received the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military award for bravery. Dockery was honoured at a White House ceremony in June 2026 for his actions during a Taliban ambush in Kapisa…
Astrological signs like Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, and Capricorn often grapple with forgiveness due to their distinct personalities. Scorpios feel the sting of betrayal intensely; Tauruses tend to retreat into silence when hurt. Leos may choose to forgive in private yet find it difficult to regain trust. Meanwhile, Capricorns assess loyalty over time, adjusting their approach…