Yearly Archives: 2024
Beirut — Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region. The Battle of al-Qadisiyah was fought in Mesopotamia — in present-day Iraq — in the A.D. 630s between Arab […]
Climate change is helping to drive a rising refugee crisis, adding to the huge numbers already displaced by conflict, according to a United Nations report. Three-quarters of the world’s forcibly displaced people live in countries heavily affected by climate hazards, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in the document released on Tuesday. The number of […]
Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly announced two new artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on Tuesday. As per a report, the company introduced a text-to-image generator dubbed I-RAG and a no-code platform called Miaoda. The new AI platforms were said to be showcased at the Baidu World Conference, the company’s annual event. Additionally, the company also […]
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design will join the Honor Magic 7 series soon. As we await the formal launch of the handset, its key specifications have surfaced online. The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch display with 1.5K resolution and a triple rear camera unit comprising a 200-megapixel periscope […]
Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous exercise, which can range from taking a brisk walk or cleaning the house to swimming or jogging, at least for 2.5 hours per week may keep your heart healthy, and help reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), according to a study on Monday. The study by researchers at New York University-Langone […]
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College students protest the suspension of the student union election in Dehradun, October 25. | Photo Credit: ANI On the eve of Diwali, a 23-year-old student activist from Almora’s Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJ) tried to immolate himself and suffered 15 per cent burns. The tragic incident reflects the acute desperation of Uttarakhand’s youth after […]
The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka is reviewing a proposal to introduce a reservation for Muslims in public contracts for construction (civil) works valued up to ₹1 crore, according to media reports. If approved, this measure would raise Karnataka’s quota in government tenders to 47 per cent. Karnataka’s Existing Reservation Framework At present, Karnataka reserves […]
Last Updated:November 12, 2024, 13:27 IST The meeting assumes significance as states finance ministers would present their recommendations for 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025. In the 55th GST Council meeting, the much-awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken. Union Finance Minister Nirmala […]
Duchess Sophie makes first public appearance after supporting Kate Middleton Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh made her first solo appearance after supporting Princess of Wales Kate Middleton at Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph. The future queen and Sophie stood side by side on the central balcony of the Foreign Office for Remembrance Service in […]