US big quantum technology bet: Trump administration backs firms with $2 billion funding tied with equity stake

The Trump administration is awarding grants to a group of quantum computing companies, including IBM, in exchange for equity stakes in some of them, deepening Washington’s push to support sectors viewed as critical to domestic supply chains and technological competitiveness, Reuters reported.The move expands the administration’s strategy of taking ownership positions in companies considered strategically…

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Quote of the day by Kahlil Gibran: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of…” |

Kahlil Gibran (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotations sound beautiful immediately, almost as if they belong inside poetry before they belong inside ordinary conversation. People read them once and pause, not necessarily because they fully understand the meaning at that moment, but because something about the words feels larger than the sentence itself. Kahlil Gibran often wrote…

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Top 10 hottest cities in India where temperature is crossing 45°C: Uttar Pradesh dominates with record-breaking summer heat | India News

The Indian summer is notorious for extreme heat, which can become life‑threatening during heat waves when temperatures often exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Each year, certain cities stand out as the hottest due to regional geography and climatic conditions. A look at the top 10 hottest cities in India shows that high temperatures are widespread across…

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Falta votes again under heavy security; 74% turnout recorded by 3 pm — latest developments | India News

NEW DELHI: Repolling in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency recorded a brisk turnout on Thursday, with more than 74 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm. Election Commission officials said polling remained peaceful across the constituency, with no reports of violence or disruption during the day.The repoll was ordered after the Election…

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Evening news wrap: Pulwama attack mastermind killed in PoK; Air India flight suffers tailstrike & more | India News

A key accused linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reviving focus on cross-border militancy.An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tailstrike during landing, prompting an aircraft inspection and flight disruptions.Satirical online group Cockroach Janta Party had its X account withheld in India, days after it…

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5K 40–49 Age Category (Male): Experience, Discipline, and the Spirit to Compete | Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 | India News

The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, but the 5K 40–49 male category stood as a reflection of consistency, experience, and years of dedication to fitness and sport. These runners proved that passion for running only grows stronger with time, turning every kilometer into a display of endurance and…

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IPL 2026 | ‘Tension nahi lene ka’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’ message to Sangakkara before 10 sixes carnage | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his habit of terrorising bowlers is no secret. It began in the last IPL, continued during India’s triumphant 2026 Under-19 World Cup campaign, and is still going strong in IPL 2026. The boy from Bihar has unleashed six-hitting mayhem, creating fear…

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