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Experts Warn Clean Data and Sustainable AI Infrastructure Critical as Adoption Accelerates Across India
ANDHRA PRADESH — Technology researchers and academics gathered in Andhra Pradesh this week to issue a stark warning: the reliability and environmental sustainability of…
Andhra University Extends MBA Logistics Application Deadline to September 16
Andhra University has extended the application deadline for its MBA Logistics programme to September 16, giving prospective candidates additional days to complete their submissions.…
State Cabinet Approves Inauguration of Valmiki Statue in Ballari
The Karnataka State Cabinet has granted approval for the inauguration of a statue commemorating Maharishi Valmiki in Ballari district, clearing the way for what…
Ancient Microbe Partnership Captured in Images May Shed Light on Origin of Complex Life
Researchers have produced the first direct visual evidence of an Asgard archaeon physically connected to a bacterium, documenting a microbial partnership that scientists believe…
The Universe Has Plenty of Hydrogen. So Why Is Star Formation Collapsing?
Astronomers using two of the world's most powerful survey instruments have confirmed a deep cosmic contradiction: the universe still holds vast reserves of neutral…
CBI Probe Ordered in Death Case as Defamation Allegations Trigger Political Clash Over Investigation
A Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry has been ordered into a death case that has also drawn defamation allegations, escalating into a political dispute…
Tamil Nadu in Reverse Gear Under TVK Rule: Udhayanidhi Attacks CM Vijay in Assembly
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a scathing verbal attack against Chief Minister Vijay during a contentious session of the state Legislative…
Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America for US Users; MapQuest Defies Order and Gains Millions of Downloads
Apple and Google have updated their mapping applications to label Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for United States users, complying with a federal directive…
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Defends Team Shake-Up, Dismisses 'Cricket Is Dead' Narratives
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has mounted a public defense of the national team's recent restructuring, dismissing criticism from former players and…
Toronto Home Sales Decline for First Time in Six Months Amid Trade Concerns
Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in August, breaking a five-month streak of gains as trade uncertainty and anticipated interest rate pressures pushed buyers…
IIT Madras Student Shreyansh Gupta Ranks in Top 0.6% of Global Google PromptWars 2026 Hackathon
Shreyansh Gupta, a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has secured the 278th position out of 46,719 participants in the Google for…
Iran Red Crescent Urges ICC Probe Into Deadly US Strike on Wedding Party in Kuhestak
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has formally urged the International Criminal Court to investigate a United States military strike that killed four people and…
Scientists Discover Dual Antibody System in Vesper Bats That May Explain Viral Tolerance
Researchers have identified a unique immune system configuration in more than 500 species of vesper bats that could explain why these mammals can harbor…
Scientists Overturn Century-Old Assumption About Hall Effect Geometry in New Condensed-Matter Finding
PITTSBURGH — Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have observed a version of the Hall effect under conditions long thought to prohibit it, reporting an…
India Ready to Help End Russia-Ukraine War, Jaishankar Tells Kyiv
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said during a visit to Kyiv that India is prepared to contribute to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reinforcing New…
Indian Air Force Announces Series of Combat Drills Along Pakistan Border, Including Multinational Tarang Shakti Exercise
The Indian Air Force has announced a comprehensive series of combat drills along the Pakistan border, encompassing both the multinational Tarang Shakti air exercise…
VVS Laxman to Coach India Men's Cricket Team at 2026 Asian Games in Gambhir's Absence
Former India batsman Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman will serve as head coach of the Indian men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games, filling…
Pune Activist Opposing Loud DJ Music During Ganpati Processions Slapped During Media Interaction; Video Surfaces
A Pune-based activist who has campaigned against high-decibel DJ music during Ganpati processions was assaulted on Thursday morning while speaking to reporters, an attack…
Sugar prices ease 3.85% to Rs 62.57/kg as government interventions filter through wholesale markets
Retail sugar prices in India have declined 3.85% over the past week to Rs 62.57 per kilogram, the first sustained drop in several weeks,…
Bezos Got a Special Invite to 'US Exclusive Country Club' but Still Has Not Secured Membership Six Months Later
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez attended an exclusive gathering at Indian Creek Country Club as invited guests, but more than six months on neither…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka Ease Into US Open Third Round as American Contingent Moves Forward
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka continued their pursuit of Grand Slam glory at the 2026 US Open on Thursday, each securing commanding…
Russia to Close Goethe-Institut Centres as Germany Tensions Escalate
Russia has announced the closure of all Goethe-Institut cultural centres operating within its territory, according to statements from Russian foreign ministry officials. The decision…
NASA Scientists Identify New Decagonal Atmospheric Pattern at Saturn's South Pole
A large ten-sided atmospheric structure has been observed encircling Saturn's south pole, offering a southern counterpart to the long-documented hexagonal jet stream at the…
Each Extra Hour of Prolonged Sitting Linked to 9% Higher Cancer Death Risk
Each additional hour spent in prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behavior is associated with a 9% higher risk of dying from cancer, according to newly published…