NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the world’s fifth most digitalised economy, overtaking several advanced nations as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and online services reshape the global technology landscape, according to a report released on Friday.The State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and…
Copperhead snakes rely on camouflage and stillness, making them hard to spot. Their hourglass markings, sturdy body, and preference for quiet, shaded spaces help in identification. They often hide in woodpiles, dense plants, basements, and cluttered areas. Understanding these habits can reduce risk and improve safety around homes and gardens. Source link
Canadian fugitive wanted since 1991 arrested in Californi. A Canadian man wanted for more than three decades in connection with child sexual assault allegations has been arrested in California by US federal immigration authorities.Charles Peter Billone, 64, was taken into custody in Santa Cruz by officers from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) San…
TVK chief Vijay; Tamil Nadu CM and DMK supremo MK Stalin NEW DELHI: Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, two days ahead of the single-phase polling in the state.Making one final push to urge voters to give his party a second straight term, chief minister and DMK supremo MK Stalin issued…
The tableau on display at Brampton parade A float depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was featured in a parade held in Canada’s Brampton during the “Nagar Kirtan” – an annual Sikh religious procession. The city of Brampton, Ontario, is home to a large Sikh community estimated at around 25%.On October 31,…
More professionals are questioning whether the traditional 9-to-5 is still the only path to a successful career. As conversations around freelancing, remote work, and entrepreneurship continue to grow, personal stories of individuals taking a different route are gaining a wide online audience. One such post has now caught social media’s attention, with a marketing executive…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in a race against time for the three ODIs against England starting July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the BCCI medical team has advised the youngster an extended period of rest, and he has yet to begin his rehabilitation. He…
Gurgaon’s glass towers and corporate offices were submerged by recent heavy rains. Many roads became impassable, and commuters faced significant travel disruptions. Gurgaon likes to call itself India’s Millennium City — a skyline of glass towers and a financial engine for Haryana. But all it took was a few hours of rain to strip that…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5 Live Updates: India enjoyed its finest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, collecting one gold and two silver medals to take its overall tally to four. Weightlifting once again proved to be the country’s biggest strength, while the boxing contingent continued its strong run and the men’s swimming…
MUMBAI: NTT Data Payment Services is working on linking India’s UPI with other fast payment systems across Asia through a hub-based architecture that could eliminate the need for multiple bilateral arrangements, senior executives said, outlining a strategy to simplify cross-border retail payments. The company launched Adaptis – its unified service brand for its digital payment…