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A video from the ongoing in Delhi went viral after showing a robotic dog at the stall, sparking debate and trolling on social media. Galgotias University, located in Greater Noida, had set up a large stall at the summit highlighting its artificial intelligence investments of over Rs 350 crore. A robotic dog was displayed there, and presenters explained that it roams around the campus, helps in surveillance, can take photos in tight spaces and reach difficult areas. From the video, it appeared to many viewers that this was the university’s own innovation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com) However, after the clip spread…

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar and begins only once the new moon (hilal) is observed after maghrib or sunset on the 29th day of the preceding month, Shaban. This crescent moon sighting, sometimes visible to the naked eye and confirmed by religious committees, marks the official…

Buying a home remains one of the most significant financial and emotional milestones for many Indians. However, real estate experts caution that overlooking due diligence—particularly on location, legal clearances and financial planning—can turn a dream purchase into a long-term liability.Industry advisers say careful research and patience are essential to ensure that a property remains both livable and financially rewarding over time.Location first, property nextReal estate advisers emphasise that a property’s locality often determines its long-term value more than the home itself.Emerging localities, while often more affordable than established neighbourhoods, can offer strong appreciation potential if connectivity and civic infrastructure are…

Kolkata: Hitting out at the Election Commission, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that poll officials were continuing to flout Supreme Court directives by issuing directions to their subordinates through WhatsApp during the SIR exercise in West Bengal.Sharing purported screenshots of a WhatsApp group chat on X, Banerjee said SC has repeatedly emphasised transparency, due process, and adherence to official channels of communication.”Yet we are witnessing instructions being circulated over WhatsApp rather than through formal, traceable, and accountable mechanisms,” he said.Is the @ECISVEEP of the view that directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court can be openly FLOUTED? The…

Sweden’s security service has detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States on suspicion of violating U.S. sanctions, a spokesperson told broadcaster TV4. The Swedish Security Service (SaPo) arrested the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, in late December under an international warrant, spokesperson Jonathan Svensson told TV4. “The case concerns an international arrest warrant. As the security service is assisting another country in a criminal investigation, we cannot go into any details,” Svensson said. The man is suspected of circumventing U.S. sanctions between 2022 and 2023, TV4 reported. He was placed on an international wanted…

Chembur’s St. Sebastian School Road buzzed with life as Happy Streets transformed it into a car-free haven. Residents of all ages enjoyed exercise, art, and community bonding. Actor Manish Goel energized the crowd with a dance performance, calling the event therapeutic and fun. Happy Streets ended its Sunday run in Chembur recently, transforming St. Sebastian School Road near Chandak Highscape City into a vehicle-free zone filled with movement, music and community participation. The initiative, supported by The Times of India, created an open environment where residents of all ages came together to exercise, create art and interact freely — away…

17-year-old driver, allegedly speeding, crashed his Scorpio SUV into a motorcycle in Dwarka (File Photo) NEW DELHI: A routine weekday morning in Dwarka turned deadly when a speeding Scorpio SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, rammed a motorcycle near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Sector 11, killing a 23-year-old man on the spot. The crash has once again raised alarm over underage driving and reckless behaviour on city roads.What happenedPolice received a call at 11.57 am reporting the accident. At the scene, a motorcycle and two cars, including the Scorpio SUV, were found badly damaged. Sahil Dhaneshra (23) was declared…

Family of one of the beneficiaries (File Photo) BENGALURU: For families dependent on daily wages, the birth of a child can swiftly shift from joy to anxiety when premature delivery or medical complications demand costly neonatal intensive care. In an effort to ease this burden, a recent corporate–nonprofit collaboration has funded critical treatment for 20 severely ill newborns across five states.The initiative supported more than 700 cumulative days of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care for infants from economically vulnerable households in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The programme focused on families earning less than ₹15,000…

Tamil Nadu panel seeks fixed 5-year term for Governors CHENNAI: Fixing a single, non-renewable five-year term for Governors – to be chosen from a panel of three names approved by the State Assembly – is among the key recommendations of the high-level committee on Union–State relations headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph.The 387-page report was tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday. It addresses ten critical issues, including the role of the Governor, language policy, delimitation, elections, education, health and GST reforms.In his foreword, Stalin said the analysis draws on Constituent Assembly…

Ahmedabad: An autorickshaw plunged into the Sabarmati River from a bridge in Sector-30 of Gandhinagar on Tuesday morning. A rescue operation was launched to trace the missing driver.The driver, Rakesh Thakor, 25, a resident of Moti Shiholi village, was on his way from Chiloda to a Gandhinagar court for documentation related to a land matter. According to police, Thakor was crossing the bridge when he allegedly lost control on the steering wheel and the rickshaw reportedly veered off the bridge and fell into the river below. Local residents claimed that a repair work was underway on the bridge and alleged…