Ahmedabad schools may organise voluntary Sunday classes to recover academic hours lost due to rain-related disruptions. The DEO advisory allows schools to conduct additional sessions for syllabus completion, revision, assessments and doubt-solving. The proposal applies to various school categories i
The African Great Lakes boast a treasure trove of freshwater and unique species, forming crucial ecosystems. However, they are under siege from human activities, with pollution and overfishing threatening both water quality and wildlife. This mounting pressure is exacerbated by rapid population grow
A 20-year-old BBA student faces abduction and sexual assault charges. He is demanding luxury amenities and refusing police questioning. The accused also refuses medical treatment and to share passwords. He alleges police highhandedness and theft of cash from his flat. Police are monitoring him for s
In a significant move, the Central Bank of India is preparing to auction two properties owned by Rajpal Yadav located in Shahjahanpur. This follows an outstanding loan of Rs 16.61 crore. The properties, including a house and agricultural land, are estimated to be worth Rs 3.19 crore collectively. Th
Henry Ford explored using farm crops for car manufacturing decades ago. His 1941 experimental vehicle featured a lightweight plastic body derived from plants. This innovative project aimed to reduce reliance on traditional industrial materials. World War II halted production, and petrochemicals late
After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the trial court's flawed evidence analysis, compounded by the High Court's refusal to entertain his delayed appeal. The Supreme Court emphasized how marginalize
Jos Buttler achieved a significant cricket milestone on Wednesday. He surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the leading T20 run-scorer. Buttler's unbeaten 51 powered Manchester Super Giants to victory. Tim Seifert also contributed a strong unbeaten 62 for the team. This win ended Manchester Super Giant
Delhi received an orange alert from the India Meteorological Department for moderate to heavy rain. The city experienced much-needed relief from sultry weather as temperatures dipped below normal. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius, which was below the seasonal average. The
The Indian Army is procuring 2,715 logistics drones for high-altitude supply. These unmanned systems will connect troops in forward areas and remote posts. Drones will operate at various altitudes and extreme temperatures, requiring advanced navigation and sensors. The army seeks systems deployable
A year since the whole penal tariff cycle began - India now faces uncertainty related to its Russian crude purchases. A new Russia related sanctions bill in the US may see the light of the day if passed this year implying that Trump would have the power to impose tariffs on India again.
The Bombay high court convicted Tarun Tejpal of rape and outraging modesty. This verdict overturned his previous acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Tejpal stated he is a political victim and will appeal the high court's decision. Former investigating officer and Advocate General welcomed the judgmen
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is just one wicket away from equaling the legendary Kapil Dev's career tally. As he sets his sights on surpassing Dale Steyn's remarkable wicket record, Starc emphasises the importance of continuous improvement over personal achievements. This mindset has played a cru
Microsoft has told engineers that "tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for" in a new internal memo from EVP Jay Parikh. The memo makes OpenAI's GPT-5.6 the default internal model, replacing an auto-router that had been sending GitHub Copilot workloads to Anthropic's Claude. Every Microsoft di
FIFA has recognised and apologised for the mismanagement of its World Cup commercialisation strategy. Senior officials expressed unwavering support for president Gianni Infantino despite the plan's retraction. As criticism escalates from various football entities, the European Leagues association de
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated PDA's 'PD' signifies Pandits, expanding the party's core voter base. He asserted Brahmins faced pain under the BJP government, citing specific incidents. Yadav recalled the alleged torture and murder of a doctor in Sultanpur. He also mentioned the Vikas