New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Accused of disenfranchising crores of eligible citizens during the Special Investigative Review (SIR) exercise, the Election Commission has directed its state poll officials to launch a special drive to immediately include “left-out” and new voters
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October 2, 2026 (Conversation) As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out. Their child might start walking to school alone, playing with friends outside the house, or
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained at Marine
October 1, 2026 (Conversation) Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday as relentless foreign fund outflows weighed on
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 3 paise to 95.97 against the US dollar in early trade on
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded from a two-month low, rising Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, extending losses for the third straight day, as firm crude
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 13 paise to close at 95.81 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as crude oil prices
Montreal, Oct 1 (Conversation) Conflicts with our colleagues, loved ones or team members can quickly stifle communication, heighten tensions and undermine relationships. However, a
Sydney, Sep 29 (Conversation) In the last few years, there’s been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss. These can vary
Chicago, Sep 28 (Conversation) “Would you like your receipt?” It’s a question you’re likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store
Edinburgh (UK), Sep 28 (The Conversation) If you’ve ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, you’ve probably “felt the burn.” It’s that familiar sensation
Adelaide (Australia), Sep 28 (Conversation) Recent media reports have suggested neo-nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men. Some research
Sydney, Sep 30 (Conversation) Is there life elsewhere, or is Earth unique in the universe? This is one of humanity’s great unanswered questions. One way to approach this mystery is to investigate how life began here on Earth. Our research explores the conditions where a mixture of molecules somehow transformed from chemistry into biology. In a new study published in
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Melbourne, Sep 25 (The Conversation) In some parts of the world, the
BENGALURU, India, September 23, 2026 (AP) — This year’s powerful El Nino
Bozeman, Sep 18 (The Conversation) In 2021, a three-year-old female African wild
18 September, 2026 (Conversation) For most of Australian history, “going off-grid” meant
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar’s office on Thursday, demanding an FIR over alleged “electoral fraud” during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. The CM said he would not leave the place until an inquiry was ordered and an FIR
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NEW DELHI, 30, 2026 (AFP) – India’s opposition parties announced on Wednesday
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) INDIA bloc on Wednesday finalised a joint
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok
New York/ New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A US court has dismissed with prejudice the criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, bringing to an end nearly two years of proceedings in an alleged fraud and bribery case. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the Justice Department’s Rule 48(a) motion
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New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The CBI on Friday filed its second
NEW DELHI, July 16 (Reuters) – Indian customs authorities have joined the
NEW DELHI, July 13 (Reuters) – The Indian government has argued the
New York, Jul 7 (PTI) US legal experts said it would be
AI (Artificial intelligence) is turbocharging scams in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. Ninety-eight percent of Americans say they have been targeted by scammers — many on a daily basis — according to a poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center
San Francisco, September 29, 2026 (AP) — OpenAI said Monday it was delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s
SAN FRANCISCO, September 28, 2026 (AP) — As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain? The answer may lie in the companies’ efforts to score political
Georgia (US), Sep 27 (The Conversation) Amid the chorus of voices calling for a slowdown in AI advancement and more government regulation and oversight of the technology, one prominent contrarian voice stands out: that of Donald J. Trump. The U.S president has
Brisbane, Sep 29 (The Conversation) Throughout October and November, Year 12 students across Australia will sit their final exams. If you’re one of these students, you might experience increased anxiety due to pressure to perform. You might even feel as though certain career pathways will be closed off if you don’t do well. But there are things you can do
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BOSTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday blocked U.S.
September 11, 2026 (AP) — When children forget their lunch, can’t solve
Melbourne, Sep 29 (Conversation) It’s bedtime. You set your alarm, notice your phone is down to 23% battery, plug it in beside the bed and go to sleep. By the morning, it’s been connected to the charger for some seven to eight
Perth, Sep 23 (Conversation) The results of Australia’s first live facial recognition trial have been released. Since June 2026, the Western Australian Police Force has been trialling the technology across metropolitan and regional WA. During the trial, more than 900,000 faces were
If you’ve priced a new PC build recently, you already know the figures aren’t pretty. Less obvious from any single glance at a storefront is that this doesn’t represent a simple hiccup in the economics of the market. This represents a fundamental
New Delhi, Sept 15 (PTI) Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a “fundamental principle” for any social media platform operating in India and
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Accused of disenfranchising crores of eligible citizens during the Special Investigative Review (SIR) exercise, the Election Commission has directed its state poll officials to launch a special drive to immediately include “left-out” and new voters in areas where the poll roll revision is complete. The drive aims to re-enrol eligible voters who were omitted or deleted during the intensive revision, as well as register first-time and “young voters”. The instructions, conveyed in an official communication issued on Thursday, followed a virtual meeting with state CEOs. The Commission emphasised that voter registration is an ongoing process
October 2, 2026 (Conversation) As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out. Their child might start walking to school alone, playing with friends outside the house, or spending time in the neighbourhood without adult supervision. Parents might consider using location-tracking technology, such as GPS-enabled phones, apps or smart watches, to keep a tab on their kids. This technology collects location information and displays it on a map in real time. While there are benefits to using the tech, there are also risks to be aware of. So,
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained at Marine Drive police station for a brief while on Thursday after he was spotted with placards along the iconic promenade. Dipke had gathered at Marine Drive along with a group of supporters holding placards, an official said. “A team which included a woman inspector approached Dipke and escorted him to Marine Drive police station in a van. The woman officer asked him about his identity and hometown during the ride to the police station,” the official said. The detention came a day before the CJP’s planned
October 1, 2026 (Conversation) Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable. She had seen another doctor a month earlier who diagnosed her with eyelid inflammation and wrote her a prescription. As I examined her eyes, she mentioned in passing the prescription medication she’d been using – ivermectin. This was the first I’d heard of this drug being used for itchy, uncomfortable eyes. I knew researchers had studied and rejected ivermectin as a cure for COVID-19, and that the medication is to treat onchocerciasis, a condition more commonly known
