Centre proposes over 56,000 sq km ESA across 6 states NEW DELHI: Unable to bring states on board for demarcating ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats despite six draft notifications since 2014, the Centre released the seventh one proposing the earmarking of 56,825 sq km across states as sensitive zone to prohibit/regulate environmentally…
Digital arrest (representative image) NEW DELHI: Government on Tuesday said it may introduce a bill in the ongoing session of Parliament making digital arrest and AI-generated deepfakes a distinct offence, after Supreme Court pointed out that existing penal laws do not define these offences.Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta said the law will be aimed at…
Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, who is known for her work in the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’, is set to join forces with actor Peter Dinklage for Olivia Wilde‘s upcoming film ‘Naughty’.The actress will essay the role of a single mom named Mallory, while Peter Dinklage is set to star as the king of Christmas, Santa Claus….
NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students NEW DELHI: Students with benchmark disabilities seeking admission to MBBS courses will now undergo an individual assessment of their functional abilities to determine whether they can acquire essential competencies required for the course with reasonable accommodation. National Medical Commission (NMC) Monday issued new guidelines…
File photo: NEET-UG 2026 leak probe NEW DELHI: Seventy-seven days after it filed an FIR and began a probe into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, CBI Tuesday filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals arrested in the case. These include three NTA subject experts, in chemistry, biology and physics. Several middlemen who sourced and distributed…
Tom Holland‘s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is all set to swing into theatres on July 30, and the early reviews pouring in are overwhelmingly positive.Following its world premiere, the film has opened to glowing early reactions with fans and critics hailing the film as one of the ‘strongest’ and ‘BEST’ Spider-Man films ever made. The…
File photo: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday said he will soon make a disclosure in Parliament about a UK-registered company allegedly linked to an Indian MP, igniting speculation over who could be the target.“Which Indian politician is a director in Backops Limited (UK)? Which companies have their address at…
R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India While many celebrities explored new hobbies during the Covid-19 lockdown, R Madhavan found a different way to spend his time, nurturing nature. The actor, known for his passion for sustainability and technology-driven…
What happened to Yonna? Twitch streamer reacts after e-bike accident on livestream (Image via Getty) Popular TikTok creator and Twitch streamer Yonna was involved in an e-bike accident during a recent IRL livestream, leaving viewers shocked after they watched her crash into a gate. A clip from the stream, later shared on X by user…
File photo: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies Tuesday lauded govt’s engagement with protesting students, asserted the youth believe in PM Narendra Modi’s ability to root out the menace of paper leaks and turned to Gen Z’s lingo to mock leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi…