NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday launched a social media campaign to spotlight the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice. Announcing the ‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign, the ministry of panchayati raj (MoPR) said that it was aimed at giving more power to women sarpanches by calling upon citizens to join this movement, celebrate real Sarpanches and…
From parachute-equipped reconnaissance UAVs to AI-guided kamikaze swarms, Ukraine has transformed itself into one of the world’s largest drone warfare laboratories. Kyiv is now producing millions of drones annually, developing highly specialised aerial, naval and ground systems designed specifically for trench warfare, deep strikes, electronic warfare resistance and Black Sea operations.According to Ukraine’s defence ministry,…
Famed investor Michael Burry is wading back into beaten-down software stocks, betting the recent sell-off was driven more by technical factors than deteriorating business fundamentals. The “Big Short” investor said in a Wednesday Substack post that a “reflexive positive feedback loop” between falling equity prices and stress in bank debt tied to software companies helped…
New Delhi: An expert committee formed by Supreme Court has laid down minimum standards for intensive care units (ICUs), defining what hospitals must have to qualify as possessing an ICU – covering infrastructure, equipment and staffing. The framework mandates a dedicated ICU space with access to emergency services, operation theatres and laboratories, along with power…
Mumbai: Visibly annoyed, Cristiano Ronaldo looked up. It was taking Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed quite a while to set up the wall after Portugal were awarded a free kick from a position of promise, against Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) Finally, the clearance came from the official, and Ronaldo went through his usual process. There was…
Guwahati: Mumbai Indians’ Raghu Sharma, right (PTI Photo) Punjab cricketer Raghu Sharma found himself in the spotlight during the high-profile IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 2. While he did not start in the XI, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed at the toss that the…
Mick Jagger praised Paul McCartney and John Lennon as the most prolific songwriters of the 1960s, reflecting on their lasting influence on the Rolling Stones and popular music.Image credit (Instagram) Mick Jagger has offered his perspective on the songwriting talents that defined the 1960s music landscape, crediting Paul McCartney and John Lennon with unparalleled creative…
Chyler Leigh has opened up about the moment she learned of her ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ costar Eric Dane‘s passing, describing the flood of emotions that followed in a candid and heartfelt conversation. The 44-year-old actress, who played Dr. Lexie Grey opposite Dane’s Dr. Mark Sloan on the beloved medical drama, spoke about the deep bond she…
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay’s rally was abruptly cancelled in Tiruppur district after at least 15 supporters collapsed due to severe heat and overcrowding.According to news agency PTI, a scheduled 6-kilometre roadshow was cancelled on Tuesday on police advice after 13 women and two men fainted.The crowd began assembling at the venue from…
The Madras High Court dismissed a public interest litigation that sought a ban on Suriya and RJ Balaji’s film ‘Karuppu’. The movie, released on May 14, has received a strong response from audiences and is performing well in theatres. Advocate Tamilvendhan filed the petition claiming the film portrayed the judiciary disrespectfully. The case came up…
