NEW DELHI: Road deaths due to negligence — rash, careless, or irresponsible driving — claimed 495 lives daily in 2024, as per the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). It said that nearly 1.81 lakh lives were lost in such accidents, an increase of nearly 4.4% over the previous year.The number of fatalities…
Pythagoras (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are easy to understand right away. They use simple words that sound familiar, but you remember them for a long time. One of them is this quote from Pythagoras. It seems like there are only two very simple words: “yes” and “no.” When people talk, make choices, and answer questions,…
The copyright dispute between Trimurti Films and the makers of Dhurandhar 2 over the song ‘Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)’ has taken a new turn.The Delhi High Court was informed that mediation between both sides has failed. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela has now listed the matter for hearing on May 8, as reported by Bar…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 results for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor of Planning (BPlanning). Candidates can check their scores through the official JEE Main portal using their application number and date of birth.This year, four candidates secured a perfect 100…
Yuzvendra Chahal’s reaction to dropped catches (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had a frustrating outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad after his teammates repeatedly dropped catches off his bowling. SRH batters made full use of those missed chances and piled up a huge total of 235 on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.The dropped catches became…
The hidden reason rulers leave a small space before the zero mark. Image credit – Gemini It seems that one of the most obvious instruments of everyday life is a ruler. However, many people have already noticed the presence of an intriguing feature in rulers. This gap before the zero mark is not just a…
Astrology is insight into personality traits to get a sense of how people show up in relationships, careers and social situations. One is the popular notion of “queen energy”, a mix of confidence, self-respect, emotional intelligence and natural leadership. Astrologers say there are certain zodiac signs that are more prone to develop this commanding and…
New Delhi: Delhi recorded 404 cases of cybercrime in 2024, reflecting a marginal decline from the 407 cases reported in 2023, according to the NCRB report.A closer look at the 2024 figures reveals the nature of the offences reported. The data shows that 196 cases were related to the publication or transmission of obscene or…
Mumbai: The state election commission (SEC) has issued a notice to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by approving funds for municipal councils during the election period without its permission and sought a detailed report.Officials said MPCB held its 186th board meeting on Nov 25, 2025, when the…
Bengaluru: In a bizarre turn of events that left even seasoned police personnel stunned, a missing person case in Nelamangala took an unusual twist when a youngster detained by police allegedly swallowed a lock-up key—only for it to be “recovered” later with unusual means—feeding him kilograms of bananas!The scatological drama unfolded at Madanayakanahalli police station…
