In July 2025, astronomers spotted something remarkable passing through our Solar System, an object that had not come from anywhere nearby. Called 3I/ATLAS, it was travelling so fast and on such an unusual path that scientists quickly confirmed it had originated in another star system entirely. It is only the third object of its kind…
Super-rich NRI Paul Parmar sentenced to five years in prison over fraud in New Jersey. Parmjit Parmar, a 55-year-old Indian-origin man from New Jersey, has been sentenced to five years in jail, followed by three years’ supervised release and a payment of $125 million over his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to defraud investors, in…
New Delhi: Delhiites continued to experience sultry weather, with the heat index, or feel-like temperature, touching 51.3 degrees Celsius at 2.30 pm Saturday. It was this season’s highest feel-like temperature. Before this, the highest heat index was recorded at 48.2 degrees Celsius on June 10 and May 28, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The…
Panaji: Goa’s draft artificial intelligence (AI) policy, which was released on Monday for public review, hopes to create 50,000 certified AI professionals by 2030 and attract five global AI companies in the state by 2028.The policy, which aims to make AI a compulsory school subject from Class VI, signals govt’s deliberate attempt to pursue an…
Consumers in Uttar Pradesh will no longer be charged for past power purchase dues through monthly surcharges (AI-generated image) LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on Tuesday has directed Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to stop including prior period power purchase liabilities in the monthly Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS)…
Shimla: Light to moderate rainfall lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday, bringing relief from the heat as maximum temperatures dipped across several stations in the state. Hailstorms were also reported in Karsog and Rohru.Light rain was recorded in parts of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Chamba, Bilaspur, Kangra, Shimla, Hamirpur, Solan and Sirmaur districts.According…
UK’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Spain. A Scottish man listed among the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Spain over allegations of multiple sexual assaults spanning a decade, BBC reported.John Rocks, 37, was detained in Madrid on Saturday by Spain’s National Police. He is wanted by Scotland police in connection with alleged…
Lucknow: Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) will create more parking spaces across the city to address shortages in busy areas. A proposal to identify new sites and invite fresh tenders will come up before the executive committee (EC) on Monday.The proposal includes identifying locations, fixing reserve prices and inviting bids from private operators. Existing parking contracts…
Calangute: Calangute police on Tuesday evening launched a special drive against touts in Calangute and Baga, arresting 13 individuals, each fined Rs 5,000 under the Tourist Trade (Prevention of Unlawful Activities) Act. The crackdown follows two viral videos that surfaced showing drugs being sold openly on the Calangute beach promenade and a Russian woman soliciting…
‘Thudakkam’ release_ Mammootty wishes Vismaya Mohanlal Vismaya Mohanlal is all set to make her acting debut with ‘Thudakkam’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, the young actor has received warm messages from some of Malayalam cinema’s well-known names.Mammootty and Kalyani Priyadarshan took to social media to extend their wishes to Vismaya.Written and directed by Jude…
