New Delhi: As India sharpens its push to build a rules-based framework for artificial intelligence amid rapid technological advances and rising global scrutiny, the Centre has set up a specialised expert body to bridge the gap between policy ambition and technical complexity.The ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has constituted the Technology and Policy Expert…
Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head…
BJP holds protest against Opposition after Women’s reservation bill collapse NEW DELHI: BJP Lok Sabha MPs Hema Malini, Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Saturday led a protest march towards the residence of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, a day after the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s reservation…
The weight problem in India is getting younger. More than half of those under 30 are now overweight or obese, according to a latest health report. Excess weight gained early increases the risk of metabolic diseases at a much younger age.Government surveys and hospital data across India also show a steady rise in weight, metabolic…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…
Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on ships coming to or going from the Iranian ports. Iran’s IRGC naval command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that…
US President Trump and India’s then-US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu (File photo) NEW DELHI: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s former ambassador to the United States, on Saturday expressed “great satisfaction and happiness” after US President Donald Trump congratulated him on his appointment as Delhi’s lieutenant governor and lauded his “deep commitment” to strengthening bilateral ties.Also Read…
5 key battles to watch in SRH vs CSK clash Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. Hinge starred in the previous match with figures of 4/34, supported by Hussain’s four wickets, as SRH dismantled Rajasthan Royals.They…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government have had several firsts to its credit in the last 12 years of its rule. On Friday, it added another first to that list. However, this was one “first” which the government may not be very happy about. For the first time since 2014, when PM Modi…
NEW DELHI: Another Indian crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as tensions around the waterway remained high. Maritime traffic data showed that Desh Garima passed through the strait, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to cross Hormuz since the war between Iran and the United States began, and the second since…