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The shutdown of the US government has begun– there is no immediate clarity on the duration of the shutdown. Russel T. Vought, director, executive office of the President, on Sept 30, sent a memorandum to heads of executive departments and agencies, stating: “…As such, affected agencies should now execute their plans for an orderly shutdown.”“It…
A 75-year-old man who married a 40-year-old widow on Monday died the following morning after a sudden deterioration in his health in Jaunpur district VARANASI: A 75-year-old man who married a 40-year-old widow on Monday died the following morning after a sudden deterioration in his health in Jaunpur district.The incident took place in Kuchhmuchh village…
CHANDIGARH: The principal and driver of a private school in Sonipat have been arrested for brutally thrashing a class 2 student. The child was allegedly strung upside down and beaten, to teach him a lesson for not doing his homework.The incident happened on August 22 but the parents and others came to know when a…
Going by the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Delhi is the country’s crime capital. Per lakh population, 1508.9 cases of IPC were recorded in 2023. Kerala is second on this list with 721.7 IPC cases per lakh population. Among major states and UTs, Jharkhand had the fewest reported cases at 126.6…
Kelsey Mitchell. Image via: Darron Cummings/AP Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell suffered a significant setback in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, leaving her team and fans in shock. Mitchell exited the court midway through the third quarter after appearing to sustain a leg injury. Mitchell, who has been the…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions drugs.Actor Vishal Brahma, best known for his role as Samrat in Karan Johar’s 2019 film ‘Student of the Year 2’, was reportedly arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Chennai airport for allegedly trafficking methaqualone, a recreational drug, worth Rs 40 crore.As reported by India Today, Brahma, originally…
The number of student suicides in India has seen a worrying surge over the past decade, with data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) showing a 65% rise between 2013 and 2023. The steep climb in student suicides has outpaced the overall increase in suicide deaths in the country, raising urgent concerns about mental…
Elon Musk’s xAI is all set to take on Wikipedia. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that his AI company, xAI is working on developing a new AI-powered knowledge platform called ‘Grokipedia’ a direct rival to Wikipedia. This move of the company comes after Musk’s criticism of the online encyclopaedia which he described as “hopelessly…
The night sky is set to deliver a breathtaking spectacle this week, with the Northern Lights and the dazzling “Autumn Star” lighting up the heavens. Following the fall equinox, auroral activity traditionally increases, making late September and early October an ideal period for sightings. Regions such as northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and northern Scotland will…
R Madhavan’s Parenting Wisdom: Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Child Free Time (Image: Instagram) Bollywood actor R Madhavan recently opened up about a piece of parenting advice that he had received during his student-exchange days in Canada, one that continues to guide how he raises his son, Vedaant. In conversation with Edelweiss Asset Management CEO…
