China, Japan, South Korea and Iran advanced to the men’s basketball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games after winning their respective quarterfinals on Wednesday. China held off Saudi Arabia 87-78 despite forwards Zhu Junlong, Zhao Jiayi and Li Hongquan being sidelined by injuries. China took a 48-39 lead into halftime, but Saudi Arabia fought back … Read more
Google launched its much-awaited Pixel 11 series last month, with four models in the lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. If you’ve been planning to buy the Pixel 11 but held back because of its high price, there’s some good news. The Pixel 11 was launched … Read more
Ashok Gehlot alleges an IAS officer from the CMO is threatening officials to form BJP boards. He claims crores are being paid as bribes to independent and opposition councilors, which will be recovered through corruption in public works. Gehlot Alleges ‘Plunder of Democracy’ in Municipal Body Formation Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday … Read more
As part of PM Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, the Assam government sent 76 children with Congenital Heart Disease for free treatment across India. The NHM Assam initiative is part of a programme that has treated over 14,500 kids since 2010. 76 children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Assam have received a lifeline with … Read more
The Supreme Court gave murder convict Dara Singh two weeks to challenge the Odisha government’s decision rejecting his plea for premature release. Singh is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons. The Supreme Court on Thursday granted two weeks to murder convict Rabindra Kumar Pal … Read more
PM Modi praised West Bengal women for choosing a ‘new path of change’. He highlighted the BJP’s ‘Kotha Kom, Kaj Beshi’ (Less talk, more work) motto as the foundation for the Annapurna Scheme, ensuring direct money transfers for women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday commended the women of West Bengal for steering the state … Read more
China’s push for AI computing self-reliance is gaining momentum. Huawei will launch the 960DT in Q1 2027 and Ascend 960PR in Q3 as it expands its AI chip lineup. Its UnifiedBus technology is designed to connect many processors into powerful AI computing systems. Chinese chipmakers are stepping up development as Nvidia’s access to the country’s … Read more
Gadag’s historic Bhishma Lake is facing a water crisis despite the Tungabhadra River having ample water. Motor breakdowns and maintenance issues have severely affected the lift irrigation system, leaving the lake with inadequate water. Gadag city’s historic Bhishma Lake is facing the prospect of running dry even during the monsoon season, raising concerns among residents … Read more
Vicor’s new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement allows unlicensed suppliers to provide patented vertical power delivery (VPD) modules, broadening its customer base. Vicor licensed an OEM to source VPD modules from unlicensed suppliers, expanding sourcing for high-performance processors. Vicor’s VPD patents support a differentiated position in the growing AI power-delivery market. VICR stock has surged … Read more
Living as a man involved far more than changing clothes. Muthu also learnt to smoke beedis because she believed it helped make the disguise more convincing. “The beedi has been a good cover for me,” she told TOI. She recalled once returning home late when a drunk man approached her. Muthu immediately lit a beedi. … Read more