SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday kicked off a controversy with his comment linking alcohol consumption to religion, while defending J&K’s liquor policy. Liquor shops in the UT are meant for those whose faith allowed them to drink, he said, stressing that not introducing prohibition did not mean govt wanted to encourage alcohol consumption.“First of…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A win over Delhi Capitals would have taken Punjab Kings to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. However, that was not to be as Punjab Kings slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat of the season, going down by three wickets to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala.The frustration…
Pic courtesy: X/ @vicwhittamITV & istock When you rush to hospital with a loved one, you are looking for expertise, reassurance, and someone who will listen. But what if your concerns are not ‘heard’? In the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), a powerful shift in patient safety is underway. Martha’s Rule is changing how hospitals…
Anthropic believes the internet’s long-running obsession with rogue artificial intelligence may have done more than shape public imagination — it may also have shaped the behaviour of AI systems themselves.The company says fictional portrayals of manipulative, self-preserving AI models likely contributed to earlier versions of Claude exhibiting troubling behaviour during safety tests. Those tests, conducted…
Drishyam-style crimes that blur the line between thriller and reality (AI Image used for representational purpose only) Blockbuster thriller Drishyam and several crime-based series are often watched purely for entertainment, suspense and clever storytelling. But in a disturbing trend seen across multiple murder investigations in India, police say some accused allegedly tried to borrow ideas…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s reported purchase of a $27.8 million Beverly Hills mansion has quietly made waves in celebrity real estate circles. The Hollywood star, already known for his massive film career and business ventures, appears to have secured a sprawling estate in the exclusive Beverly Park neighbourhood. The deal was reportedly completed off-market, which…
Alysa Liu (Image via Getty) At just 20 years old, Alysa Liu has become one of the biggest names in world figure skating. The American star captured global attention after winning gold in the women’s singles event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. Her victory ended a 24-year wait for an American women’s Olympic…
US President Donald Trump on Monday said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to its proposal, raising fears of renewed escalation in the 10-week-old conflict that has remained under a fragile ceasefire since April 8.Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at restarting negotiations with Tehran, Iran on…
AI-generated photo for representation purpose After reportedly charging $2 million per ship and threatening to cut undersea cables, Iran wants to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a digital toll booth. According to a report, media outlets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are calling for the government to generate revenue from the…
NHL-Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues (Credit: Getty Images) The NHL offseason has quickly shifted its focus to Jordan Kyrou and what his future holds with the St. Louis Blues. Multiple league insiders continue to connect the talented winger to the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators, who are both in need of offensive upgrades.Another…