Samsung Electronics saw its market value surge past the $1 trillion mark for the first time on Wednesday, riding a powerful wave of demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips.The rally comes as the global race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, boosting chipmakers that supply high-performance memory and processors.Samsung has emerged as a key player in…
KOLKATA: Though his party, Trinamool Congress, was defeated, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, 82, won the Ballygunge seat, scripting history, becoming the only Bengal MLA set to serve his 10th consecutive term.This octogenarian Trinamool MLA is one of Mamata Banerjee’s closest associates since the party was founded on Jan 1, 1998. He was the only MLA in the…
Representative image (AP Photo) With just a month to go for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over millions of fans across Asia, raising a critical question — will nearly one-third of the global population be able to watch football’s biggest spectacle?Swathes of football-crazy regions, including India, China…
Image used for representational purposes. The National Highways Authority of India has issued a warning for motorists using barrier-less toll roads. Manoharpur in Rajasthan and Hyderabad in Telangana are among the first places in India to go live with barrier-less tolling on national highways. This new system allows vehicles to pass without stopping at toll…
Post poll violence in Bengal leaves 5 security personnel injured (Picture credits: PTI) KOLKATA: Post-poll violence continued to rock parts of West Bengal with a clash between rival Trinamool Congress (TMC) groups in North 24 Parganas’ Sandeshkhali leaving five security personnel injured, while a BJP worker and a TMC worker were killed in separate incidents,…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Sanjay Manjrekar believes Sanju Samson should take inspiration from Virat Kohli when it comes to fitness, suggesting that Samson is not yet at the same physical level as the former India captain.Samson has been one of the standout performers for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. After struggling in his…
A passenger’s power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight after landing in Chandigarh, filling the cabin with smoke and forcing an emergency evacuation. CHANDIGARH: More than 200 people were evacuated from an IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport on Tuesday after a passenger’s power bank caught fire moments after landing, triggering panic and a rapid emergency…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Reddy (PTI Photo) All eyes are on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against table-toppers Punjab Kings, with head coach Daniel Vettori offering an encouraging update on the all-rounder’s availability.Reddy had missed SRH’s previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, raising concerns over his participation…
While smoke, scents, and plants can help with small bee problems, they are not always strong enough for multiple hives or indoor nests. In such cases, calling a professional bee‑removal or pest‑control service is the safest option, especially if the hive is near doors, children’s play areas, or in a chimney or wall cavity. These…
An IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport was evacuated after a power bank reportedly caught fire inside the aircraft, causing panic among passengers. The incident took place after the flight, arriving from Hyderabad, had already landed and was parked for passengers to get off. Smoke filled the cabin following the fire, leading to chaos onboard. According…