In a shocking incident that unfolded in the city of Zhuhai, located in south China’s Guangdong Province, a total of 35 people were killed and another 43 injured. The tragedy occurred on Monday at a sports center, where citizens were engaged in their regular exercise routines. The details of the incident were revealed by the local police on Tuesday. The suspect, ...

A revolutionary chip-based blood test, developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, promises to diagnose heart attacks within minutes, providing a faster and more accurate alternative to current methods. The test, which delivers results in just five to seven minutes, could potentially be used by first responders and even in home settings. Led by Peng Zheng, an assistant research scientist ...

Heavy rainfall on Wednesday flooded several areas of Bengaluru, prompting authorities to deploy tractors to assist residents in waterlogged neighborhoods. The weather office has predicted continuous rain throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) arranged two tractors to transport residents in the severely affected Yelahanka area, particularly at the Kendriya Vihar apartments, where water levels rose to ...

In a quick response to Canada’s move, India expelled six Canadian diplomats on Monday, just hours after announcing the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other key officials from Canada. The move comes as relations between the two nations deteriorate, with India citing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ongoing “hostility” towards New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued ...

As expected, X owner and billionaire Elon Musk has contributed approximately $75 million to a pro-Donald Trump political group within just three months, according to federal disclosures made public on Tuesday. The contributions highlight Musk’s increasingly pivotal role in aiding Trump’s bid to reclaim the presidency in the upcoming November 5 election. The donations, funneled through a group called America ...

Renowned Malayalam actress Mala Parvathy became the latest victim of an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime scam that has targeted several individuals. The scam involves fraudsters posing as police officers, accusing unsuspecting people of criminal activities in an attempt to extort money, from ordinary housewives to film stars to senior citizens and youngsters. The recorded call says the recipient that her Aadhaar ...

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The prestigious prize recognizes their significant contributions to understanding how institutions are formed and their impact on national prosperity. This year’s award marks the final Nobel Prize ...

In a shocking news, NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader from Maharashtra Baba Siidqui known for his annual Iftaar parties for celebrities in Mumbai was shot dead around midnight on Saturday. Currently, an MLC, Siddiqui  was shot dead by three attackers in Mumbai around 9.30 pm at the office of his son, Zeeshan, who is the MLA from Bandra East.. “Mumbai police ...

India is experiencing a remarkable transformation in youth employability, with the rate rising from 33.9% in 2014 to 51.3% in 2024, driven by government-led skill development initiatives. As the country with one of the youngest populations in the world, India is harnessing its demographic dividend and positioning itself to become a global skill capital. Key Government Initiatives One of the ...

As global nuclear powers continue modernizing their arsenals and tensions rise over potential use of these devastating weapons, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization of atomic bomb survivors. The group, comprised of survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has long advocated for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which ...

Ratan Tata was much more than a business icon. His vision and humanity were demonstrated in the work of several charities he founded and nurtured during his life, said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. “Tata had the courage to speak truth to the men in power, a testament to his integrity and commitment to ethical business practices,” he wrote in ...

Bengaluru, often celebrated as India’s technology capital, is once again proving why it leads the charge in innovation. In a recent social media post, Ananya Narang, CEO of Entourage and a prominent business influencer, shared her firsthand experience of staying at a hotel managed almost entirely by virtual staff. During her stay, Narang was surprised to find no traditional front ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow on Thursday following the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, who passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to age-related health issues. Sharing his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote, “My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. During my tenure as ...

Google DeepMind researchers Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper, along with Professor David Baker from Washington University, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for groundbreaking work in protein design and structure prediction. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences made the announcement on Wednesday, recognizing their contributions to solving key challenges in the field of biochemistry. One half ...

As per the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris is leading Republican Donald Trump by a narrow margin of 46% to 43% in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, reflecting the sentiments of voters as the November 5, 2024 vote is nearing. The poll reveals that voters consider the economy as the top issue facing the country. Within this context, ...

In a recent appearance on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed criticism from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who questioned Harris’ understanding of family due to her lack of biological children. Harris firmly rejected the criticism, stating that families take many forms, rooted not just in blood but in love. “We have our family by ...

The Biden administration has announced a significant shift in its immigration policy as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that it will not renew a temporary humanitarian entry program for hundreds of thousands of migrants who have U.S. sponsors and entered the country in recent years. The program, known as the parole program, has allowed approximately 530,000 migrants ...

The makers of Freedom at Midnight, a political thriller series, have released a new teaser featuring Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, and Rajendra Chawla. The teaser spotlights the intense conflict between Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah amidst the backdrop of India’s struggle for independence. Inspired by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins’ acclaimed book, the series delves into key ...

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt stunned fans with an unexpected appearance at Grammy-winning DJ Alan Walker’s concert in Bengaluru. As videos of the moment flood social media, one clip captures Bhatt greeting the crowd with a cheerful “Namaskara (Hello) Bengaluru. Surprise, surprise!” Dressed in a sleek blue off-shoulder dress, Bhatt waved to the ecstatic audience while Walker, in his signature grey ...

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), a major US union representing around 45,000 dockworkers, has ended its strike after reaching a tentative agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents ocean carriers and port operators. The strike, which began on October 1, 2024, was the first large-scale strike by the ILA since 1977, affecting 36 ports and the tentative ...