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BENGALURU: A mid-morning explosion in the boys’ toilet of a private school in Anekal on Tuesday triggered panic among students and staff, reigniting fears still fresh from the recent Red Fort blast in New Delhi.The incident occurred at Brainy Stars International School in Bingipura, leaving the campus in chaos as frightened children and teachers rushed…
Several startups from Singapore and Canada have expressed interest in expanding into India, drawn by its vast consumer base, rapid economic growth, and increasingly supportive startup ecosystem.The companies shared their plans during interactions with PTI on the sidelines of EPIC 2025, a global pitch competition organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation…
Major US firms reduce staff amid AI investment and tariff uncertainty. (Getty Images) A growing number of major US companies have announced large-scale job cuts, citing the redirection of resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and the impact of shifting tariff policies under President Donald Trump. The layoffs have created widespread uncertainty in the employment…
Ola Electric faces abetment to suicide charges after an engineer’s death. His family alleges workplace humiliation and salary denial drove him to suicide, naming CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and a senior executive in an FIR. The company denies harassment claims, expressing condolences and pledging cooperation with the investigation. BENGALURU: Last month, a 38-year-old engineer working with…
NEW DELHI: At least ten people reportedly fell ill during an event attended by Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in Dakshina Kannada on Monday, news agency ANI reported.According to the district police, “Hypoglycemia or dehydration was caused due to the delay in providing food and gifts. Three women were given IV fluids, and seven women have…
NEW DELHI: Authorities in Ladakh’s Leh district have reimposed restrictions over concerns about potential threats to public peace and order, officials told PTI. This comes just a day after restrictions were lifted following a 22-day curfew triggered by violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. The earlier unrest left four people dead…
BHOPAL: Just hours after his arrest, Madhya Pradesh authorities have suspended Dr Praveen Soni, a paediatrician posted at Civil Hospital, Parasia in Chhindwara, and launched an investigation after 11 children died from kidney failure linked to contaminated Coldrif syrup.The suspension, issued by Commissioner Health Tarun Rathi on Sunday, states, “Dr Praveen Soni, a paediatrician posted…
Uttar Pradesh opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey was barred from visiting Bareilly by police NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Assembly leader of opposition and SP MLA Mata Prasad Pandey on Saturday said that police had barred him and a Samajwadi Party delegation from visiting Bareilly, where tensions have been high following the recent “I Love Mohammad”…
