NEW DELHI: CBI has filed an FIR and taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, former personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, reports Rajshekhar Jha. The agency has formed a seven-member SIT, headed by a DIG-rank officer, to probe the case. A meeting was held at the CBI headquarters in…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
While the country might be battling a regional conflict, nature seems to be showering its blessings upon the emirate. UAE is all set to experience one of the most striking celestial events of the spring season soon, marking the arrival of warmer days and natural beauty. The April Pink Moon will be lighting up the…
Korean automaker Hyundai has teased the fourth-generation Hyundai i20, revealing design details of the hatchback’s exterior design ahead of its global debut. The latest preview confirms a new connected lighting setup at both the front and rear, marking a major styling shift for the model.At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light…
Donald Trump (File photo) The United States last month reportedly considered a military operation to send ground troops into Iran and seize its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but president Donald Trump ultimately paused the plan over concerns about retaliation, casualties and wider economic fallout.Sources told CNN the administration came close to approving the mission,…
NEW DELHI: A consumer commission has directed AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 as compensation after a hybrid jackfruit sapling carried by a farmer was damaged due to a flight delay.The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Palakkad, Kerala, pronounced the order on 8 May 2026 after AirAsia failed to appear before the commission and was proceeded…
A Chinese-American professor has sued a university in Texas and mentioned the name of Dr Hemang Desai for only favoring Indians while granting tenure. A Chinese-American assistant professor, Dr Sean Wang, has sued Texas’ Southern Methodist University over discrimination and being favorable only to Indians. The lawsuit was filed last year but came to light…
A new mobile app for Community Health Officers has been launched to boost last-mile healthcare and emergency response. This digital tool will enable real-time patient management, faster referrals, and early identification of high-risk cases at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres. The initiative aims to streamline care delivery and improve coordination across healthcare levels. NEW…
PATIALA: After nearly two years of battling injuries, doubts and thoughts of quitting the sport, Sumit Kundu finally found his way back to the top with a stirring performance at the boxing selection trials here.Representing Army, Sumit secured his place in the Indian boxing contingent in the men’s 70kg division for the upcoming CWG and…
MUMBAI: The income tax appellate tribunal’s (ITAT) Mumbai bench has held that the absence of a formal gift deed cannot, by itself, justify treating a property purchase as an ‘unexplained investment’ when the source of funds is clearly identifiable. Under I-T laws, if income or an asset is treated as unexplained, it is subjected to…