July 28, 2026
  • July 28, 2026

Targeted killing of Hindu neta not terrorist act: Madras HC

by on December 14, 2023 0

Madras high court debates whether target-killing of Hindu religious leaders can be considered a terrorist act as defined under section 15 of the UAPA. The court grants bail to a man arrested under the UAPA, stating that the evidence does not establish the intent to threaten the unity, integrity, security, economic security or sovereignty...

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Google’s AI-powered note taking app available for users

by on December 14, 2023 0

Google’s experimental app, NotebookLM, is now rolling out to more users in the US aged 18 and up. The app leverages Gemini Pro, Google’s latest AI model, to provide a unique note-taking experience. It transcribes speech to text, offers relevant actions based on notes, generates concise summaries, and allows visual organization of ideas. NotebookLM...

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13 out of 100 killed in road crashes Indians: WHO

by on December 14, 2023 0

India accounts for 13% of global road crash deaths in 2021, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The number of road fatalities in India has increased from 1.34 lakh in 2010 to 1.54 lakh in 2021. In the entire South-East Asia Region, India has the highest number of road deaths, making up 46%...

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Usman Khawaja to challenge ban on Gaza message shoes

by on December 13, 2023 0

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has challenged a ban on him wearing shoes during a match highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Khawaja, a Muslim, wore hand-written slogans like “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” during training sessions. The International Cricket Council (ICC) prohibits messages related to politics, religion, or race...

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Trump’s NFT campaign: Selling pieces of mugshot suit

by on December 13, 2023 0

In August 2023, Donald Trump made history as the first US president to appear for a mugshot at an Atlanta jail. He faced 13 felony charges, including unlawfully plotting to reverse the 2020 election results in Georgia. Trump has now launched a unique marketing strategy involving his mugshot, selling NFT digital trading cards produced...

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Road deaths down by 5% globally; India’s share rise

by on December 13, 2023 0

The total number of people killed in road crashes globally in 2021 reduced by 5% compared to 2011. This reduction is significant considering the doubling of the global vehicle fleet and the expansion of road networks. However, India’s record worsened, with an increase in fatalities from 1.34 lakh in 2010 to 1.54 lakh in...

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‘Back to work plan’ leads to tighter immigration norms in UK

by on December 13, 2023 0

The UK government announces immigration policy amendments as part of the Back to Work Plan to increase the domestic workforce. The plan aims to reduce net migration and prevent around 300,000 people from entering the UK. Changes include an increase in the minimum general salary for Skilled Worker Route occupations, restrictions on bringing dependents...

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