New Orleans attacker identified as 42-year-old Texas man, truck had IS flag

42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar was identified as the New Orleans terror suspect, who killed 10 and injured 35 in a New Year’s Day event. Jabbar was shot and killed by police after driving into crowds and opening fire. The FBI is leading the investigation, treating it as an act of terrorism.

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AAP MLA claims BJP, Congress conspiring to demolish Malviya Nagar slum

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Leopard seen on Infosys Mysuru campus, staff to work from home

A leopard was sighted at Infosys' high-security campus in Mysuru, leading to a search by foresters and police. CCTV confirmed its presence near the hostel. Although not spotted during the day, combing operations will continue. Drones with thermal cameras are deployed to ensure the leopard doesn't enter nearby human habitats.

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MAGA targets 'short-term work permits' for int'l students as H-1B battle heats up

MAGA hardliners are targeting the OPT program which allows foreign students, especially from India, to gain work experience in the US, arguing it unfairly replaces American jobs. The OPT program, seen as a pathway to H1-B visas, faces scrutiny, which may impact the influx of foreign students and overall academic and economic contributions.

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What is behind Apple’s ‘allergy’ to world’s most successful AI chip company Nvidia

Apple is seeking to reduce its reliance on Nvidia by renting GPU access from cloud providers and collaborating with Broadcom to develop its own AI server chip, targeting mass production by 2026. This move aims to achieve technological autonomy and is driven by both financial motives and longstanding corporate disputes.

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A year of high-stakes politics and crises: Key highlights from 2024

Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite assassination attempts, Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, and the UK saw Labour topple Conservatives.

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BB 18: Sara Arfeen Khan gets eliminated, show gets top 10 contestants

Sara Arfeen Khan was evicted from Bigg Boss 18 after a heated altercation with Karan Veer Mehra, reducing the contestant pool to ten. The eviction stirred significant reactions, further accompanied by a contentious debate between Kashish Kapoor and Avinash Mishra, which host Salman Khan addressed.

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Underwater Krishna-Godavari basin landslide can trigger tsunami: Scientists

A massive underwater landslide, found in the Krishna-Godavari basin between 950m and 1.1km below the ocean surface, poses a significant risk to underwater structures and coastal inhabitants. The landslide, caused by events like Cyclone Helen and earthquakes, moved around 11 cubic km of sediments, potentially triggering a tsunami.

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Mohana’s Gah: A bond beyond time, borders

Gah, an obscure village in Pakistan, gained recognition in 2004 due to its native Dr Manmohan Singh becoming India’s PM. Singh’s connection to Gah catalyzed development and fostered cross-border relations. Despite enduring painful memories of Partition, Singh's efforts brought significant enhancements to the village infrastructure.

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Painting speed limits with vehicle logo on pavement every 10 km to guide drivers on NHs, e-ways made must

The road transport ministry mandates road agencies to paint speed limits and vehicle logos on pavements every 10 km to guide drivers on expressways and highways. New guidelines coming into force in February 2025 also require larger signs at frequent intervals, highlighting speed limits, exit points, no parking areas, and lane information for safer driving.

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'Govt will allocate space': After Cong's attack, MHA responds over venue of ex-PM's last rites, memorial

The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that the government will allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Union Minister Amit Shah communicated this decision to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Singh's family. This response followed criticism from Congress regarding the planned cremation at Nigambodh Ghat, describing it as an insult to Singh's legacy.

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‘Indian Sikh family charged with masquerading as Afghans to claim asylum in Britain’

A Sikh Indian family is accused of pretending to be Afghans fleeing the Taliban to enter the UK and claim asylum after two failed UK visa applications. The family faces multiple immigration charges and has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with a trial set for January 2.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits J&K's Baramulla

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Manmohan Singh lost consciousness at home: AIIMS statement

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In 2012, Manmohan underwent operations, never quite recovered physically

Mani Shankar Aiyar reveals in his book how Dr. Manmohan Singh, after undergoing multiple coronary bypasses in 2012, never fully recovered, affecting his governance. Aiyar suggests that Pranab Mukherjee should have taken over as PM, with Singh elevated to President in 2012. Singh's key achievements include MGNREGA, RTI Act, and National Food Security Act.

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