Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that the United States will need hundreds of thousands of skilled trade workers to help build the infrastructure required for the country’s AI ambitions. As part of that effort, the social media giant has launched America’s Workforce Academy (AWA), a new initiative aimed at providing free training and direct pathways…
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India have been forced into a change ahead of their upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj ruled out as part of a workload management plan. The BCCI announced on Tuesday that Siraj has been advised to take a period of…
Trust Deficit Over CBSE OSM System Impacts Class 11 Admissions in Bengaluru Schools BENGALURU: With Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) engulfed by evaluation errors in the on-screen marking (OSM) system, class 11 students in Bengaluru are shifting from CBSE schools to PU colleges. Some students are not even waiting for a fee refund while…
A coffin carrying the remains of a woman whose name nobody knew was lowered into the ground in western Germany in 2022. Around it stood students, teachers and local residents paying their respects. For decades, the woman had been part of a school biology classroom, helping generations of pupils learn anatomy. Most knew her only…
This is a representative image “Restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers,” US President Donald Trump declared as he signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025, unveiling one of the toughest changes yet to the H-1B visa programme in the name of protecting American jobs and curbing alleged abuses of the system.Under the order, foreign…
Astronomers don’t treat every “close approach” headline the same way the public does. On June 9, two near-Earth objects, 2026 LD and 2026 KM3, are being tracked as they pass Earth at distances measured in millions of kilometres. On paper, they’re described as “aeroplane-sized,” a comparison that tends to amplify concern. But in orbital mechanics…
The disruption has resulted in a temporary supply bottleneck driven by logistics issues rather than a permanent reduction in oil production. (AI image) Oil prices may average at around $87 per barrel in 2026 as the reopening of Strait of Hormuz in the coming months would ease crude supplies globally, says Fitch Ratings. Global oil…
NEW DELHI: A video of Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar taking bites from apples and throwing them into a crowd during a public event in Kanakapura has gone viral on social media.The clip was recorded during Shivakumar’s visit to Horahalli in Kanakapura, where he received a grand welcome from supporters. As part of the reception,…
The UK government will trial artificial intelligence-powered legal assistants in Crown Courts as it seeks to reduce a record backlog of criminal cases and speed up proceedings.The Ministry of Justice said judges and lawyers will test the AI tools in controlled environments before a wider rollout. The technology will help analyse case files, identify cases…
Arjun Tendulkar turns fan’s pain into cherished memory (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar grabbed attention during a Mumbai T20 League match not only for his all-round performance but also for a heartwarming gesture towards a young fan.During the game, one of Arjun’s big sixes flew into the stands and accidentally hit a child on the…