Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against a Hyderabad-based doctor who allegedly converted his residence into a clandestine laboratory to prepare ricin from castor seeds as part of an ISIS-linked bioterror conspiracy to poison people in public places.According to the NIA chargesheet filed before a special court in Ahmedabad, apart from…
The Indian side will closely analyse the French response to see whether its demand for allowing it to integrate indigenous missiles like Astra air-to-air missiles has been met NEW DELHI: In a big step towards inking the 114 Rafale jet agreement, France has submitted its detailed technical and commercial proposal to India for the deal….
Spain lifts FIFA World Cup after 16 years (Image: ANI) Spain’s long-awaited FIFA World Cup triumph was overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy lost his life and two others were injured when part of a historic fountain collapsed during victory celebrations early Monday.The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the Arbol Gordo fountain in…
There is something strange about the way many of us have learned to rest. We finally sit down after a long day, put our phones aside, make ourselves a cup of tea, or simply stare out of the window. Within minutes, a familiar thought appears.“I should be doing something productive.”Instead of feeling refreshed, we begin…
Saudi Arabia executes Iraqi men after convictions in northern border drug smuggling case / Image: File Saudi Arabia has executed multiple Iraqi nationals convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom through its Northern Borders region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, by the Saudi Ministry of Interior.The ministry said…
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…
Oil prices soared sharply on Monday as the Middle East was once again embroiled in chaos. Crude prices jumped 4% as fresh military action between Iran and the United States fuelled concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.As of 7:30 am, Brent crude was up 4.28% at $79.26…
New York City restaurants are giving discarded oyster shells a second life by keeping hundreds of pounds of them out of landfills every day and sending them to a project rebuilding oyster reefs across New York Harbor. The Billion Oyster Project collects more than 300,000 pounds of shells from participating restaurants each year, equivalent to…
Swedish police probe whether sword attack suspect was linked to online communities promoting school violence; one student killed STOCKHOLM: Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said. The attacker…
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) generated a record Rs 1,020 crore in revenue during the first quarter of FY 2026-27, compared to revenue of Rs 462 crore last year in the same period, as reported by news agency PTI. According to an official release, the numbers were fuelled by a robust demand for housing across…