NEW DELHI: Government has ordered Google and Apple to remove seven Chinese battery management apps, including BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion, from their app stores after reports surfaced online that these were being misused to remotely disable battery-operated vehicles, including e-rickshaws.The order – against the backdrop of bans and takedowns since the Galwan confrontation in 2020…
A majestic ancient oak stands firm against a turbulent, lightning-streaked sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it in muddy earth. Nigerian proverb of the day: ‘Only the thing for which you have struggled will last’ A majestic ancient oak stands firm against a turbulent, lightning-streaked sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it in muddy earth. Nigerian proverb…
Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan was questioned by Customs officials as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged luxury vehicle smuggling case. According to the latest reports, the actor and filmmaker has not yet requested the provisional release of the remaining vehicles.Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan appeared before the officials on July 1 and was questioned for…
The build-up to Egypt’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia took an unexpected turn after a confrontation broke out between a member of the Egyptian delegation and a US police officer outside the team’s hotel in Dallas.The incident happened as players were meeting fans gathered outside the hotel for photos and autographs….
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Friday ordered an audit of all 38 Delhi govt hospitals after a plea by a Class XI student highlighted flaws of an online software system that is supposed to reflect real-time availability of ICU beds.The court ordered National Informatics Centre (NIC) to conduct a “surprise check” on all the…
Mumbai: Even as seven officials have been suspended and inquiries have been instituted by the BMC administration following two recent rain-related tragedies, information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act reveals that as of April 30, 2026, as many as 537 departmental inquiries involving 1,523 officials and employees are currently pending. Of these, 189…
Fewer than 10 vendors remained along Jayamahal Main Road in JC Nagar Friday, operating only from pushcarts Bengaluru: As the footpath encroachment clearance drive gathers momentum across the city, street vendors in several areas have begun vacating pavements on their own to avoid enforcement action.The pattern was clearly visible Friday along Jayamahal Main Road in…
Chennai: Fifteen driverless trains have been earmarked to operate at 10-minute intervals on metro’s first Phase-2 corridor between Poonamallee Bypass and Vadapalani, even as the 14.6km line awaits inauguration nearly five months after receiving safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).Officials said 34 of the 36 driverless trainsets ordered for the Phase-2…
Monsoon triggers spike in viral fevers Hyderabad: A spell of cooler weather, high humidity and early monsoon showers has triggered a surge in seasonal illnesses across Telangana, with both govt and private hospitals reporting a sharp rise in outpatient visits.Doctors said cases of viral fevers, dengue, chikungunya and typhoid have increased over the past few…
While the machines will clean major roads, sanitation workers will be responsible for sweeping internal roads and narrow lanes .Gurgaon: MCG has re-initiated the process of hiring private agencies for mechanised and manual road sweeping across the city, after its first attempt drew interest from just a single bidder. As part of the proposed five-year…
