China has established a global network of commercial ports as part of its efforts to expand its economic influence and naval presence, according to a report by the Council on Foreign Relations. China now operates or has ownership in ports on every continent except Antarctica, with involvement in 101 port projects. While China has...
Read MoreElon Musk, the owner of social media site X, is facing backlash for endorsing and engaging with antisemitic content on the platform. Large advertisers such as Apple have pulled ads, and the White House has criticized Musk’s actions. Several Tesla shareholders have also called for Musk to be suspended from his position as CEO....
Read MoreThe Indian government is planning to hold a meeting with social media platforms to discuss the issue of deepfake content. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the safe harbour immunity clause would not apply if platforms fail to take sufficient action to remove deepfakes. The government has already issued a notice to companies on...
Read MoreThe Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday banned Halal certification on food products including dairy products, sugar, bakery products, peppermint oil, namkeen ready to eat savoury snacks and food oil.
Read MoreHaving suffered from cramps in extreme Mumbai heat in the semi-final, Indian team’s premier batter Virat Kohli skipped the optional net session for the second day in a row in order to remain fresh for the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the collaboration between Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy, claiming it is merely a facade. He accused the Congress of infighting since their election victory in 2018 and stated that the reconciliation between Gehlot and his former deputy is only for the upcoming elections. PM Modi also...
Read MoreAs the sun set, officials held out hope that the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) alternative route to the under-construction Silkyara tunnel would be ready by Sunday afternoon, allowing the stalled rescue mission to resume.
Read MoreRohit Sharma, nicknamed “Hitman” for his quick scoring, will lead India to the World Cup final on Sunday. Sharma has accumulated 550 runs at the tournament, trailing only teammate Virat Kohli (711). His selfless approach with the bat has earned him accolades in a near-perfect campaign for two-time World Cup champions India. Former India...
Read MoreScientists have made a groundbreaking discovery where one virus attached itself to another, as observed in bacteriophage viruses. This unique event involved a satellite virus attaching itself to a helper virus, a phenomenon that has never been seen before. The attachment occurred at the ‘neck’ of the virus, where the outer shell of the...
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