Security forces recover 25 weapons, apprehend 8 cadres in joint operations across Manipur

In 2024, over 1.65 lakh Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, causing a financial loss of approximately Rs 136 crore in non-refundable fees, with India ranking third globally in this regard. Of the 11.08 lakh applications submitted, only 5.91 lakh were approved, resulting in a rejection rate of nearly 15%, notably impacting tourism and business travel. The highest rejection costs came from France, Switzerland, and Germany, prompting calls for more transparent visa processes as...

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly using a customised version of the Grok chatbot, developed by his AI startup xAI, to analyze US government data without formal approval, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and data security. Insiders claim that DOGE is expanding Grok's use, even encouraging Department of Homeland Security officials to adopt it, which may risk exposing sensitive information and giving Musk an unfair competitive advantage in federal contracting. However,...

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Former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's early retirement from Test cricket, expected after the England tour starting June 20, highlighting their significant contributions to the team. Kohli ended his Test career with 9,230 runs, while Rohit finished with 4,301 runs, leaving a void ahead of the new World Test Championship cycle. Vengsarkar noted the need for selectors to identify replacements, praising Shreyas Iyer's recent form and potential to...

IndiGo Flight Emergency Landing in SrinagarOn May 21, IndiGo’s Delhi-Srinagar flight (6E-2142) encountered severe turbulence and hailstorm near Pathankot, forcing pilots to manually control the Airbus A321neo amid multiple warnings. After considering a return to Delhi, the crew opted to continue to Srinagar, ultimately declaring an urgency situation as the aircraft's descent rate reached 8,500 feet per minute. They landed safely with over 220 passengers on board, although the plane sustained damage to its nose...

BENGALURU: A red carpet prepared for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's visit to flood-affected areas in Bengaluru was swiftly removed due to public outrage over the inappropriate optics during the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The decision, made by the zonal commissioner, emphasized that the administration's priority should be on relief efforts rather than ceremonial displays, as the city continues to endure heavy rainfall and rising flood levels. Meanwhile, tech companies advised...