NEW DELHI: As part of a comprehensive set of recommendations to the government towards creation of a “survivor-centric framework”, the National Commission for Women has flagged the need for setting up a national acid attack case tracking registry linking FIR, medical care, compensation and rehabilitation. It has also sought the integration of online FIR systems…
Researchers are going back to Thomas Edison’s old nickel-iron battery design more than 100 years later to make a new, high-performance way to store energy. A group from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has used cutting-edge nanotechnology to rethink Edison’s chemistry, making it faster, more efficient, and longer-lasting for possible use in renewable…
A former US Air Force Master Sergeant has been found guilty of wiring millions of dollars worth of IT contracts from the military to himself, his family and friends. Alan Hayward James reportedly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy to rig the bids in the District of Hawaii. As…
MUMBAI: The charred remains of Kandivli seafarer Dixit Solanki (32), who was killed in an alleged missile strike on his tanker off the Oman coast on March 1, were transported to Mumbai from Sharjah early on Sunday. The sailor counts among the first Indian victims of the West Asia conflict.His family has refused to perform…
NEW DELHI: A press conference held by Pakistan’s military on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of the 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, triggered sharp reactions online. Soon after India began its press conference, Pakistan also held a presser to mark the anniversary of what it termed as “Marka-e-haq”.However, reacting to India’s remarks, Pakistan army spokesperson Lt…
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. TOISA 2025 will recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, highlighting standout displays at global championships and major international…
A video verified by The New York Times shows ballistic missiles being launched from Bahrain in the direction of Iran, in what appears to be the first confirmed instance of an attack on the Islamic Republic originating from a Persian Gulf country since the war began. Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet….
Doja Cat has found herself in a Twitch problem after one of her viewers, PlaqueBoyMax, was suddenly banned from her channel. This happened during her live stream, where she was playing games and talking with her fans. PlaqueBoyMax had joined the stream and even gifted 10 subscriptions to support her channel. But soon after that,…
Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Kristian Berg Harpviken on Thursday said that over 287 candidates are shortlisted this year for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. US President Donald Trump is also likely among the nominees.Harpviken said 208 of the nominees are individuals and 79 are organisations, with several new names added this year.“Since I…
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Have you ever noticed your mood shifting on days when the heat feels almost unbearable? The smallest things start to feel irritating and even routine tasks seem oddly exhausting. As extreme heat tightens its grip across continents, experts say this is not just discomfort, but has…