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Exchange of Memoranda of Understanding and Press Statements will take place at Hyderabad house on August 5 | Photo Credit: YURI GRIPAS Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr is set to visit India from August 4-8, and hold talks with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. Marcos after arrival in New

 Buffer zone serves to facilitate the natural inflow of rainwater into lakes | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J The Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (KTCDA) has proposed a scientific revision of buffer zone regulations based on the size of waterbodies, becoming the first state in the country take such an approach. In a press

Disruptions from Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be brief and new jobs will emerge, Karnataka’s IT and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge has said, highlighting the state’s large-scale reskilling initiatives are underway to prepare talent for new-age technologies. In an interview with PTI, Kharge asserted that Karnataka retains a comfortable lead over others in technology, with strong

An alarming trend of young adolescents turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to express their deepest emotions and personal problems is raising serious concerns among educators and mental health professionals. Experts warn that this digital “safe space” is creating a dangerous dependency, fuelling validation-seeking behaviour and deepening a crisis of communication within families.

Bengaluru Metro line. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro Rail on August 10. In a post on ‘X’, the Bengaluru South MP said, “PM Sri @narendramodi Ji will inaugurate the all

Trump torpedoes Senate deal on nominees after fiery Truth Social rant against Schumer, accusing him of demanding $1B in ‘political extortion.’ Trump tells GOP to ‘GO TO HELL’ and walk away. Schumer hits back in a midnight press conference, slamming Trump’s tactics as chaos. This Capitol Hill showdown leaves Washington stunned. Show more Show less

Synopsis The funeral in absentia of Tahir Habib, one of the terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, has triggered tensions in his native village of Khai Gala in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Habib’s family barred Lashkar-e-Taiba members from attending, but a confrontation broke out when a local LeT commander tried to force his way in. This incident has

Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings this week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal Aviation Administration and Army officials about a list of things that went wrong and contributed to a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet colliding over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. The biggest revelations: The helicopter’s altimeter gauge was

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday night after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in the opening minutes. Messi was running toward the penalty area between two defenders when he appeared to get tripped in the eighth minute. He fell to the ground and slammed his fist in frustration before

Synopsis Driven by health awareness and the ‘Eat Right Movement,’ Indian packaged food companies like Britannia, Nestle, and Tata Consumer are significantly reducing sugar, sodium, and fat in their products. They’re also incorporating more wholegrains, millets, and essential nutrients. This trend extends to the beverage sector, with low-sugar and non-alcoholic options gaining traction, reflecting a