India stands to save a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 if electric vehicles capture 20% of the market, a recent SBI report reveals. The surge in EV adoption, accelerated by geopolitical events, saw registrations jump significantly. However, the report emphasizes the urgent need to expand charging infrastructure and implement a long-term EV roadmap
USA secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, striker Folarin Balogun made unwanted history, becoming the fourth player to score and get sent off in a knockout match. Despite his red card for an accidental foul, the US team held on for the victory,
A Jharkhand court has ordered the reinstatement of a peon sacked for taking office tea and biscuits home. The court deemed the dismissal “grossly disproportionate,” highlighting a vague show-cause notice and the lack of consideration for his plea. The bench emphasized that such a harsh penalty for a low-paid employee was insensitive, directing his re-employment
A crude oil tanker, the MT Sanmar Herald, has successfully docked at Odisha’s Paradip Port after a perilous journey from Iraq. The vessel, carrying valuable crude oil, endured shrapnel damage to its bridge during hostilities in the Middle East. Despite facing prolonged delays and navigating a reopened Strait of Hormuz, the ship and its entire
OpenAI’s Sam Altman reportedly proposed giving the US government a 5% stake in the company, alongside similar stakes from other AI giants like Google and Meta. This initiative aims to ease political tensions and broadly share AI’s economic benefits, drawing parallels to Alaska’s oil wealth fund. The move comes amid increasing government scrutiny of AI’s
Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed his disappointment after being overlooked for new roles in Punjab’s election committees. He alluded to “insecurities” hindering talented individuals. Despite this, Tewari acknowledged the party’s long-standing support and his own dedication. The appointments, announced by the AICC, saw other prominent leaders like Charanjit Singh Channi and Vijay Inder Singla given
Disturbing videos alleging child abuse at a Bengaluru daycare center have led to the arrest of five nannies. The facility, located on Capgemini’s campus, reportedly subjected toddlers to mistreatment, including being placed in a washing machine and locked in toilets. An official who previously reported the abuse was allegedly fired. Police are investigating the videos
Delhi finally welcomed the southwest monsoon on Thursday, five days past its usual arrival, bringing much-needed relief from heat. The monsoon is now widespread across northwest India, with heavy rains expected in Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. This marks the first July onset for Delhi since 2021, as the monsoon rapidly advances, nearing full country coverage
Cisco is rolling out personalized AI agents to all 90,000 employees starting August, a significant corporate AI adoption. These agents will manage tasks and optimize model selection for efficiency and cost. The company is also investing in upskilling and sees AI as a major growth opportunity, with AI-related orders surging. Despite the potential, Cisco acknowledges
