NEW DELHI: The Crime data yet again brings into focus abuse faced by women within the confines of their homes and the growing crime against children. Crime against children marked a worrying increase of nearly 6% in 2024 when compared to 2023.NCRB data for 2024 shows that cases of “cruelty by husband and relatives” like…
Two ancient crocodile cousins, unearthed in New Mexico, offer a rare glimpse into early reptilian evolution. Discovered side-by-side, these 210-million-year-old fossils reveal distinct adaptations for hunting, with one possessing a long snout and the other a powerful bite. This find highlights the diversification of crocodile relatives long before modern species emerged, showcasing a pivotal moment…
Former OpenAI board member and mother of Elon Musk’s four children testified in Elon Musk vs OpenAI lawsuit trial. She was asked to clear the air about her relationship with the Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is also one of the co-founders of OpenAI. Shizon Zilis told the court that she had a romantic one-off…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s landmark 200th Indian Premier League appearance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli hailed the veteran pacer’s longevity, intelligence, and consistency in the shortest format of the game.Bhuvneshwar is set to achieve the milestone during RCB’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants at…
Pat Cummins (BCCI/IPL Photo) Pat Cummins has reportedly been offered a major contract extension by Cricket Australia that could see the Australian captain earn close to AUD 4 million annually through to 2029, as global franchise leagues continue to target top international stars.According to reports from the Sydney Morning Herald, the proposed deal would increase…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday targeted the government over the handling and aftermath of Operation Sindoor, claiming that despite India’s diplomatic outreach after the military action, Pakistan was not isolated globally as it had been after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.Taking to X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also launched a sharp critique…
After taking over as police commissioner of newly formed Malkajgiri commissionerate, she spent a few hours in plainclothes on the streets of Dilsukhnagar post midnight on May 2 only to have multiple men approach her HYDERABAD: B Sumathi, the woman police officer who played a key role in convincing top Maoists to surrender before the…
Deepika Kumari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s recurve team scripted one of their biggest victories in recent years by stunning 10-time Olympic champions South Korea to enter the final of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 on Thursday.The experienced trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and teenage archer Kumkum Mohod delivered a composed…
NEW DELHI: A fractured mandate in Tamil Nadu has triggered political manoeuvring, with parties exploring unlikely alliances as the race to form the next government appears to remain wide open.This comes as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s bid to become chief minister hit a roadblock, as governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was reportedly unconvinced that the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam…
Oil prices moved higher by nearly $1 in early Thursday trading, recovering part of the steep decline recorded in the previous session, as markets continued to assess whether efforts toward a Middle East peace agreement would ultimately succeed. By 0032 GMT, Brent crude futures had climbed 88 cents, or 0.9%, to $102.15 a barrel, while…