Yearly Archives: 2024
Rachel Reeves: I’m not immune to criticism Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended increasing taxes for employers in last week’s Budget while saying she is “not immune” to the criticism she has received. However, she told the BBC money had to be raised in order to put public finances on a “firm footing”. The decision to […]
Last Updated:November 03, 2024, 16:42 IST The executives filed a lawsuit in March, alleging that Musk cut them off before they could formally step down, thus denying them their agreed-upon severance packages. A judge ruled that former Twitter top executives could pursue their claims that Elon Musk fired them precisely at the time of the […]
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, ANYmal, the quadrupedal robot developed by ETH Zurich and commercialized by ANYbotics, is back to creep us out a bit, this time by conquering ladders. This Swiss-engineered robot continues to push the boundaries of robotic capabilities, showcasing its versatility in tackling complex industrial challenges. From its humble […]
Sri Lankan batters celebrate after winning the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title on November 3, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/Star Sports Sri Lanka Sunday defeated Pakistan by three wickets claiming their victory over the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title. The Green shirts were outclassed as The Lions chased a modest 73-run target with a loss […]
Panniers strapped to their haunches, a team of horses waded collar-deep through North Sea waters — hauling wide nets along the Belgian coast as cawing seagulls swirled all around. In the saddle, clad head to toe in yellow oilskins, riders steered them parallel with the beach in Oostduinkerke — the last place on Earth, they […]
A representational image shows three babies together. — Pexels In a significant shift since 1998, the rate of triplet births and births of a higher order, like quadruplets and sextuplets, plummeted by 62% in the United States in 2023, according to a recent report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report […]
Last Updated:November 03, 2024, 15:57 IST The new US president may have a significant implication for the global economy, including the Indian economy, given the wide policy difference between Democrat candidate Kamala Harris and republican candidate Donald Trump. Opinion polls continue to show a tied race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. (AP) Even as […]
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NEW DELHI: Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81 per cent increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), according to a government report. The Central Water Commission‘s (CWC) report, which was accessed by PTI, states […]
Janasena Party supremo and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has established a dedicated wing within his party to protect Sanatana Dharma. The new wing is called ‘Narasimha Varahi Brigade’ Pawan made the announcement on Saturday during the inauguration of the ‘Deepam-2’ free cooking gas cylinder scheme in Jagannadhapuram village. “I respect all religions, […]