- India
BNS Section 150: Same coffee, little stronger, but in a ‘different mug’
New Delhi: The newly proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which seeks to replace the archaic Indian Penal Code laws has framed ‘sedition’ in a harsher way. The BNS Bill, introduced by Home Minister Amit…
- Kolkata
If you have money, spend it before central agencies take it away: MP Arjun Singh
Kolkata: MP Arjun Singh on Wednesday said that politicians should spend their money as much as possible before any investigating central agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or Enforcement Directorate…
- India
Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi sent on 1-day police remand
Gurugram: Raj Kumar aka Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested for allegedly instigating the July 31 communal clashes in Haryana’s Nuh district that killed six people, was on Wednesday sent to a one-day…
- Hyderabad
Kishan Reddy pays homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
New Delhi: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. “Tributes to…
- Chennai
NEET ban: DMK calls hunger strike on Aug 20 against Centre, Guv
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK on Wednesday announced a statewide hunger strike on August 20 against the Centre and state Governor for not giving their assent to the anti-NEET bill. State Minister…
- India
RBI may continue with the incremental CRR provision
New Delhi: There is a high probability that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) might continue with the incremental CRR announced on August 10, which is expected to be reviewed on September…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Actor Upendra in soup for casteist remarks, home min issues warning
Bengaluru: Reacting to the casteist remarks made by Kannada superstar Upendra, state Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara on Wednesday warned that such demeaning and insulting statements will not be tolerated. Speaking to…
- Technology
Samsung unveils special offers on Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Tab S9 for live commerce customers
New Delhi: Samsung has announced that it will host a live commerce event on Wednesday at 12 p.m. for its fifth generation foldables — Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 — as…
- Business
OpenAI using GPT-4 to develop AI-powered content moderation system
San Francisco: Microsoft-owned OpenAI is using its large language models like GPT-4 “to build a content moderation system that is scalable, consistent and customisable”. According to the company, GPT-4 can not only…
- Business
Xbox introduces new enforcement strike system
San Francisco: Microsoft-owned gaming console brand Xbox has introduced a new enforcement strike system that educates players about enforcement severity, cumulative effect of multiple enforcements and the total impact on their standing.…
- Middle East
Sudan opens airspace for civil aviation in eastern sector
Khartoum: Amid the ongoing violent conflict, Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority has reopened the airspace in the country’s eastern sector. “The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority issued a notice to open the airspace for…
- Politics
FIR against Assam BJP president for unfurling inverted Tricolour
Guwahati: An FIR has been lodged against Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita for allegedly unfurling the Tricolour upside down at the party headquarters in Guwahati during Independence Day celebrations. According to police…
- Bangalore
Row erupts in Karnataka Congress over nominated posts in council
Bengaluru: A fresh row has erupted within the ruling Congress over three nominated posts for the Legislative Council in Karnataka with a section of leaders taking objection to the selection of candidates…
- India
HP rains: All schools, colleges to remain shut in state Wednesday
Shimla: The death toll in the rain fury in Himachal Pradesh rose to 57 on Wednesday with the body of a woman being pulled out of the debris of a collapsed Shiv…
- Middle East
Turkey presses for grain deal to bolster influence
Ankara: Serving as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey is working to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative to bolster its regional influence and secure cheap grains, analysts said. The agreement,…
