Unsung heroes: Amish volunteers rebuild dozens of homes and bridges for free after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina | World News

In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…

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Bihar court orders railways to pay Rs 20,000 compensation after passengers forced to travel standing despite confirmed tickets

NEW DELHI: A consumer court in Bihar has pulled up Indian Railways after four passengers with confirmed tickets were allegedly forced to travel standing throughout their journey because their reserved berths were occupied by others.The Bhojpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the railways to pay Rs 20,000 in compensation to the passengers, along with…

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Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth: When I start to experience the stress, that’s a …

Meta’s chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth, who oversees the company’s Reality Labs division, says that stress is not something he encounters often, but when it surface, he treats it as a signal to reprioritise. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking during an Instagram ‘ask-me-anything’ session, Bosworth explained that he usually feels stressed only…

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From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley’s patriotic pivot

TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…

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Calcutta High Court: Not everyone is a troublemaker: Calcutta HC to poll panel | India News

KOLKATA: EC ‘erred’ in issuing a blanket direction by treating citizens as ‘troublemakers’, Calcutta HC observed on Wednesday, granting an interim stay on an order naming 800 people ‘troublemakers’ till June 30.“The general power of superintendence and control of EC under Article 324 is subject to other law,” the HC said, reiterating a Supreme Court…

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S Sreesanth ends all ties with Harbhajan Singh, claims he made ‘Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore’ from slapgate | Cricket News

S Sreesanth cuts all ties with Harbhajan Snigh NEW DELHI: The long-standing tension between S Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh has resurfaced, and this time it appears to have completely ended their relationship. The two former India teammates, once involved in the infamous 2008 IPL “slapgate” incident, had seemingly moved on over the years. However, recent…

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Delegates from 22 countries laud India’s poll process | India News

NEW DELHI The polls in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry – which recorded impressive turnouts, including an all-time high for two of the three states/UT – have drawn global attention with 38 international delegates from 22 countries who witnessed them firsthand, voicing their admiration for the high voter participation, meticulous planning and seamless execution of the…

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‘My eyes will be on him’: Ashwin reveals the one India debutant he is most excited to watch | Cricket News

Vidarbha’s Harsh Dubey (PTI Photo) India’s preparations for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan have generated significant interest, particularly because several emerging domestic performers have earned opportunities at the highest level. With senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja unavailable for the match in New Chandigarh, the spotlight has shifted towards a new generation of spin-bowling talent hoping…

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Chinese Researchers Soil Innovation: Chinese researchers turn desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months using cyanobacteria |

The researchers at the Shapotou Desert Experimental Research Station in China have developed a revolutionary approach for reversing desertification and converting barren, shifting sand into productive land within only 10 months. Using cyanobacteria, which are specialised, photosynthetic microorganisms, the researchers have created biological soil crusts that form a living layer on the surface of the…

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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Home advantage or batting depth — where the title may ultimately be decided | Cricket News

In a nail-biting conclusion to IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off against the formidable Gujarat Titans, two teams that have dominated the season with their impressive performances. ( ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The wait is over. The IPL 2026 season has reached its final destination, and fittingly, the two most consistent teams of…

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