A scroll so badly charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that scholars once gave it a readability score of zero has now been read—virtually unwrapped end to end, without a single layer being touched. Researchers from the University of Kentucky and Naples announced the breakthrough Thursday at the Biblioteca Nazionale in Naples, with the…
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded (AP) Amazon’s satellite internet division has sought to calm employee concern after last week’s Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion, which founder Jeff Bezos described as a ‘very rough day’. The incident took place during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral, when the rocket erupted into a massive fireball…
Iran on Monday asserted that it remains fully capable of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying there is no need for foreign intervention in the strategic waterway, while dismissing reports of imminent direct talks with the United States.Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran was “fully aware of…
NEW DELHI: With the power tussle between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar showing no signs of easing, Congress leaders are holding back-to-back meetings to find a way out of the crisis.Amid mounting speculation, fuelled by media reports and party sources, that Siddaramaiah could step down from the top post, Congress…
Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned from all party posts, including her district president role, citing moral responsibility for electoral defeats. Her move follows internal discussions about the party’s setbacks and includes veiled criticism of political consultancy firm I-PAC’s influence. A veteran leader, Dastidar’s departure signals growing internal dissent within the TMC. KOLKATA:…
Minnesota Vikings could target former $5M Baltimore Ravens WR to address offensive gaps after tough season.(Image via X) The Minnesota Vikings have had a pretty brutal run on the field in the last season after a pretty impressive performance in the 2024 season.With 14 wins and 3 losses in the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings…
The NCLT’s Mumbai Bench admitted the insolvency plea in August 2024 over a claimed default of Rs 87.43 crore, and the NCLAT later upheld the order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored the need to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings, noting that unverified AI-generated material could undermine the administration…
Iran has sent its response to the latest United States ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking negotiations focused on a permanent end to the war across the region, including in Lebanon, where Israel continues military operations against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group. However, US President Donald Trump swiftly rejected Tehran’s position, calling it “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” without…
Amit Shah, Jaishankar (C) and Rajnath Singh (R) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led International Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata’s Red Road. He joined thousands of people in a mass yoga session and described June 21 as the day of the “world’s largest collective celebration.”Several Union ministers, chief ministers and senior leaders…
The United States has introduced a new requirement for visa applicants, asking them to declare that they do not fear persecution in their home countries, as part of the Donald Trump administration’s broader effort to tighten immigration and restrict potential asylum seekers.The directive was issued in a diplomatic cable sent this week to all US…