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Heavy rain causes chaos in Delhi-NCR, 1 dead as airport operations halted

Delhi recorded a heavy 150 mm of rainfall within just three hours between 2.30 am and 5.30 am, marking one of the heaviest downpours of the year

It's Jairam Ramesh's view, not Congress: Sam Pitroda on 'assurance' remark

Sam Pitroda, who was reinstated as Indian Overseas Congress chief on Wednesday (June 26), clarifies his comments, distinguishes between personal and party views amidst controversy

Marital rape legislation hangs in balance ahead of Supreme Court decision

Campaigners in India await a crucial Supreme Court decision on criminalising marital rape amid criticism for its exclusion from upcoming criminal law reforms

AI essays beat human performance in university exams, reveals study

Using ChatGPT, an AI tool, the study crafted 33 fictitious student profiles and found that AI-written essays scored half a grade higher than human submissions

'It's a shame': HC calls for urgent action on Mumbai local train deaths

'Sorry to use this word. I feel ashamed of how passengers are made to commute locally,' the HC division bench said during the hearing on Mumbai local train fatalities

Union Budget 2024: Key FAQs on interpreting the Budget, economic priorities

The Union Budget 2024 will detail the government's projected income, expenditure, economic priorities, and resource allocation, pivotal for charting the country's future course

India embraces 24-hour retail, nighttime consumer spending soars by 60%

Data from Simpl's Checkout Scan shows a remarkable 60 per cent increase in total payment volumes for orders placed between 10 pm and 4 am over the past year

Inequality in India: Upper castes hold nearly 90% of billionaire wealth

The recent report from the World Inequality Lab noted that the top 1% of the country's population now commands more than 40 per cent of India's total wealth

Sam Pitroda returns as Indian Overseas Congress chief months after quitting

Slamming the Congress for reinstating Sam Pitroda, the BJP called his resignation a poll gimmick anticipated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

World's most liveable cities for 2024: Vienna clinches top spot once again

Vienna, the capital city of Austria, was crowned the most liveable city in the world for third year running. The city achieved perfect scores in stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure ca

Physical inactivity on the rise in India: What it means for your health?

Health crisis: Around 49.4 per cent of adults in India are physically inactive, while in Pakistan, the rate is 45.7 per cent, the latest report by Lancet indicates

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange walks free in Saipan after espionage admission

Julian Assange will be heading home to Australia after being released by a US court in Saipan, where he pleaded guilty to one count of espionage in a deal with the US Justice Department

Bengaluru court rejects Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in sexual assault case

Prajwal Revanna has faced mounting legal and political turmoil since disturbing videos allegedly showing him assaulting multiple women surfaced ahead of polls

Inside Paris 2024: How the Olympic village plans to redefine city living

The Olympic Village, housing athletes during the Games, will later become offices and residences for thousands, addressing Paris's housing crisis

'Confident that you will allow us to speak': Rahul's message to Om Birla

After congratulating Om Birla on his election as the new Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed confidence in Birla's commitment to allowing Opposition to speak in the House

Can Asaduddin Owaisi be disqualified from LS over 'Jai Palestine' slogan?

Asaduddin Owaisi, who secured his fifth term from the Hyderabad constituency, faces a potential disqualification for raising 'Jai Palestine' slogan while taking oath in the Lok Sabha

'Abolish NEET, restore state-led exams': Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi

In her letter, Mamata Banerjee noted that states were permitted to conduct their entrance examinations for medical courses before 2017, and this arrangement operated without issues

'Attack by PM Modi, Amit Shah on Constitution not acceptable': Rahul Gandhi

Slamming PM Modi and Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said no power can touch the Constitution and the Opposition will protect it

Budget 2024: Infrastructure takes centre stage post Lok Sabha elections

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now concluded, all eyes are on the Union Budget, which will be announced in July. Here's a glimpse into the key infra allocations of Interim Budget 2024

Can a brain chip be hacked? Here's what Neuralink's first patient says

Neuralink's first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, acknowledged that concerns about hacking were addressed before he began the study and remains unfazed