Forty-three students at Assam Engineering College fell ill after consuming contaminated water from a hostel tank. The water was contaminated by a monkey’s carcass that was discovered in the tank. Following the incident, students experienced minor illnesses, prompting medical attention from local healthcare facilities. The college administration responded by cleaning and disinfecting the tank while
As Americans head to the polls for the pivotal midterm elections, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Trump’s administration. Current polling trends indicate a potential shift towards Democratic control in Congress, which could complicate Trump’s legislative agenda. Historically, presidents facing an opposing Congress have encountered significant roadblocks, underscoring the potential for ongoing investigations and contentious
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has announced that Matchweek 13 will be postponed following the rescheduling of the AFC Asian Cup, which is now set for December 2027 to January 2028 due to prevailing security concerns. This alteration affects many Saudi clubs, including Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, leading to interruptions in their international fixtures.
Dave and Angela Walker, a couple from Clacton-on-Sea, dedicated eight years to building a miniature railway. Their project spans approximately 400 metres throughout their quarter-acre garden, showcasing various collected memorabilia. Despite opinions from others, they find joy in their shared achievement and partnership. The couple plans to open their railway for community fundraising events benefiting
About 133 years ago, a man born Narendranath said he was from India and preached tolerance at the World’s Parliament of Religions in a speech that evokes awe even today. It’s sad that, so many years later, Americans of all stripes have become particularly intolerant towards his descendants.
Ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States aim to de-escalate tensions and address Tehran’s conditions. For the past eight days, Qatar has played a pivotal role in mediating the discussions. Despite recent defensive strikes by the US on Iranian targets and a strong military response from Iran, both sides exhibit determination to resolve conflicts
Anthropic has added a rule to Claude Code and Opus 5.5 that stops the AI coding tool from recreating existing video games, even renamed ones. Original and genre games should still work, engineer Addy Osmani said. Some developers, however, report refusals on their own game projects and reverse engineering tasks, while rival models and open-weight
India’s women cricket team displayed unmatched dominance by sweeping the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. Vaishnavi Sharma shone brightly, capturing nine wickets and climbing the bowling rankings. Meanwhile, players like Sayali Satghare and Pratika Rawal also saw boosts in their standings following stellar performances. Even Zimbabwe’s Modester Mupachikwa secured a higher rank.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made a significant discovery related to particle physics. They detected evidence of a rare process involving beauty quarks using the Large Hadron Collider. This discovery allows researchers to explore interactions at a scale around one zeptometre, known as the ‘zeptoverse’. Understanding these interactions could lead to insights about
