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…
Free flow fee plaza (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Busting the perception that people evade paying pending highway toll, NHAI on Monday said half of those who received e-notices after the first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), or barrierless tolling, started on NH-48 in Gujarat have paid their dues — around Rs 30 lakh.E-notices, issued to vehicle…
David Miller and Axar Patel (IPL) Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a stunning three-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamsala on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 211, DC rode on counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and captain Axar Patel to complete the highest successful run…
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…
In today’s fast-scrolling social media world, most posts come and go in seconds. But once in a while, a video stops people because it feels real, simple, and deeply emotional. One such Instagram video is now being widely shared, showing a husband and wife standing by each other during a difficult phase of life.The video,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy beginning Friday to further deepen India’s bilateral ties amid the ongoing geopolitical upheavals.PM Modi’s first destination will be the UAE, where he will meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with…
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…