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Rail hygiene kit by Travel Essentia, a startup founded by four Malayali youngsters, consists of 10 components for maintaining personal hygiene

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed his participation in the national capital. This visit marks a significant diplomatic event for India amidst global geopolitical shifts and growing BRICS collaboration. Details on his schedule are anticipated.

Europe faces a critical two-year deadline to build its own AI infrastructure. Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch warns of US technology dependence if Europe fails to act. Control over chips, energy, and computing power is key to AI competition. Failure could leave Europe reliant on American digital services. Mistral is working to expand Europe's AI capacity.

The results for the highly awaited exams were declared on May 13, 2026, with a dip in pass percentage being reported.

CITU-affiliated union marches from Jagadamba junction to a petrol bunk, says drivers cannot earn even ₹300 a day after free bus scheme for women

The Swiss city will become the sixth European destination from Bengaluru

President Donald Trump has said he would impose much higher tariffs on EU goods if the European Union did not implement its trade ‌deal commitments by July 4

The new directive will be in force in the State from August 15 this year, Samrat Choudhary said

BMRCL plans to introduce both static and digital advertisement panels on Metro piers and portals, while ensuring that the displays are aesthetically designed and comply with advertisement regulations.

The Minister instructed officials to ensure all basic needs of sportspersons were promptly addressed.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order during the mentioning of a pending case

A Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, was found dead in Neelon Canal five days after her alleged kidnapping at gunpoint. Her car, found nearby with blood stains, suggests she was murdered before being dumped. Police have arrested the father and friend of her former boyfriend, Sukhwinder Singh, who recently returned from Canada.

In his address at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Gen Upendra Dwivedi also said that twelve months ago, India offered the world a "partial answer" to the so-called smart power question

Civil Supplies Commissioner directs District Collectors to ensure petrol pumps fill fuel directly into vehicle tanks; 200-litre cap on container fills, no bulk supply

Mr. Thirupathy recalled Mr. Vijay’s statement that he would oppose corruption.

A US-Israeli war with Iran has triggered significant global economic fallout, with companies reporting at least $25 billion in losses due to soaring oil prices and disrupted trade routes. Businesses worldwide are implementing cost-cutting measures, including price hikes and reduced production, as the conflict impacts various sectors, particularly airlines.

Meta is laying off around 8,000 employees on Wednesday, May 20, with notification emails going out in three regional waves starting at 4 AM local time. A leaked memo from HR chief Janelle Gale tells North American staff to work from home as the cuts roll out. Meanwhile, 7,000 workers are being reassigned to four new AI-focused organisations as Mark Zuckerberg restructures Meta around flatter teams, fewer managers, and a $145 billion AI bet.

The Congress MP, who is on two-day visit, also accused the prime minister of not following his own call for austerity.

Popularly known as ‘General Sahab’, he earned a reputation as a disciplined and strict administrator