Himanta Biswa Sarma (left), Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said it is important to fence West Bengal’s border with Bangladesh, alleging that “infiltrators” from the neighbouring country are entering the state under Mamata Banerjee’s watch.Campaigning in the poll-bound state days after elections were held in Assam, which borders…
EasyJet flight halted before takeoff as weight limits trigger last-minute chaos Safety concern halts flight from Southend to Malaga An EasyJet flight from London Southend Airport to Malaga delayed its departure on Saturday morning after crew determined that the aircraft exceeded safe operating weight under prevailing conditions. Because of this, safety margins dipped below acceptable…
Anthropic has officially launched Claude Opus 4.7, a new AI model that is says sits between its everyday business tools and its powerful but restricted “Mythos” technology. While the company admits that Opus 4.7 is less powerful than the elite Mythos model, it represents a major leap forward for general users.“Opus 4.7 handles complex, long-running…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav found himself at the centre of heavy social media backlash after another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, with fans questioning his form and intent following his first-ball dismissal against Punjab Kings.Mumbai Indians were already in early trouble when Surya walked in, with the team reeling at 15/2….
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
The ruins of Honiak Music Academy after the strike. NEW DELHI: In the shattered remains of his 15-year-old music school, Iranian musician Hamidreza Afarideh sat on a debris-laden floor, drew his bow and played with a kamancheh, what he called “the last sound” of a life’s work reduced to dust.Weeks after a strike destroyed Honiak…
It is well known that China loves building ambitious infrastructure projects, and its hydroelectric power stations are no exception. The Three Gorges Dam, which already boasts the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric station, attracts the interest of the international community not only due to its size but also because of its unforeseen effect on…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, making both the belligerent sides stop all military actions. This comes after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to American counterpart Trump on a call and thanked MAGA supremo for his efforts to push for long-term stability, while urging swift action.Trump, in…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
In the heart of Gangotri National Park, the trekkers traversing the Gaumukh Tapovan trail have been privileged to witness a rare occurrence, an instance of a waterfall seemingly disappearing into thin air. Initially, one might wonder whether what they see is merely an illusion or some kind of man-made creation, but it is indeed reality….