AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: In world’s largest democracy, election results do not always end the suspense. Sometimes, the real drama begins after the votes are counted — inside the Raj Bhavans.Whenever an assembly election throws up a fractured mandate, the governor takes centrestage and becomes the final arbiter. Political parties rush with…
USCIS reveals 38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027. The USCIS published the details of the H-1B FY 2027 lottery as the season comes to a close and celebrated the 38.5% drop in the registration, attributing it to President Donald Trump’s America First policies. In a year, the number of registrations dropped from 343,981…
NEW DELHI: A man has been arrested in Chandigarh after allegedly throwing a live puppy into a burning tandoor outside a dhaba, leading to the canine’s death. Police said the incident took place in the Bapu Dham area on May 16.Speaking on the case, Chandigarh DSP P. Abhinandan said an FIR had been registered under…
British holidaymakers have been told their summer travel plans remain unaffected despite growing concerns over rising jet fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.easyJet and Jet2 both said they had no issues with fuel supply and would continue operating scheduled flights without introducing extra fuel surcharges for customers.The reassurances come amid fears that…
NEW DELHI: The BJP-led NDA is likely to lose a seat in the Rajya Sabha while the Congress-led opposition could improve its tally in the upcoming biennial elections for 26 seats across 12 states.The Election Commission on Friday announced that polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18. The seats are…
The robot wolf, bear attacks in Japan, Monster Wolf, solar-powered animal repellent, conflicts with wildlife, Japanese bears, and technology being used on the farm to prevent wildlife intrusion have been increasing in relevance in the rural areas of Japan. With incidents between humans and bears growing more common, people in the countryside have started relying…
Samarth Singh and Twisha Sharma NEW DELHI: Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, a model-turned-actor from Noida who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, on Friday appeared at a Jabalpur court to surrender, his lawyer said.The development came around an hour after he withdrew his anticipatory bail application filed before the…
What began as a question about polluted drinking water has now turned three Indian teenagers into internationally recognised young innovators. Sixteen-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta have been named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026 for creating ‘Plas-Stick’, a biodegradable solution which removes microplastics from water using powdered tamarind seeds. Inspired…
The Twisha Sharma death case took a dramatic turn after accused husband Samarth Singh informed the Madhya Pradesh high court that he was willing to surrender and sought permission to withdraw his anticipatory bail plea. Delhi high court pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible and asked the Centre…
Image: Left/Canva/Right/National Inventors Hall of Fame It all began in 1908 when a Swiss engineer and inventor, Jacques E. Brandenberger, saw a drink spill on a linen tablecloth in a restaurant. This inspired him to look for ways of making a waterproof material for coating fabrics. While he never succeeded in his quest for stain-proof…