A captivating total solar eclipse is set to grace the sky on August 12, 2026, starting at 09:04 PM and concluding the following day. Astrophysics enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement for this extraordinary event. However, the eclipse won’t be visible from India, leading to the conclusion that no Sutak period will be recognized in the
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered Amazon to refund Rs 8,819. The e-commerce giant also must pay Rs 10,000 for compensation and costs. A customer’s mattress order was cancelled, but the refund was not processed. The product was returned to the seller after cancellation by the courier. Amazon failed to appear and was proceeded against
Australian U-19 all-rounder Neel Patel, who has Indian roots, is relishing the opportunity to tour India. From balcony cricket with his grandfather to representing Australia, Patel speaks about his evolving batting, love for off-spin and his plans to adapt to India’s heat, spin and challenging conditions.
Indian and US navies are conducting a five-day specialized exercise focused on explosive ordnance disposal. This critical training aims to enhance interoperability between their diving and EOD teams. The exercise involves expert exchanges, cross-training, and scenario-based drills for clearing mines and defusing explosives. It also addresses the need to secure ports and coastal infrastructure against
On August 14, Anthropic’s Claude Code platform will automatically shift to auto mode for Pro, Max, and Team accounts. This transition aims to enhance the efficiency of programming tasks, as auto mode takes charge of actions that are not irreversible or harmful. Testing has shown that auto mode is generally safer compared to manual checks
Boston’s massive Big Dig project produced more than 16 million cubic yards of soil, and nearly a quarter of it was sent to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. The island was once a city dump where methane gas caused underground fires. The soil helped cap the old landfill, reshape the island and support a long
In a shocking crime of passion, a man named Talib was brutally attacked seventeen times with an axe by Aasim, the alleged lover of his wife. Following a tense shootout, police apprehended Aasim, who later confessed to the horrific act. Authorities have charged him and Talib’s wife with murder and conspiracy, while the murder weapon
Suisun City declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack disrupted its 911 system. Malicious software breached the city’s information technology systems on August 7. Officials shut down the entire computer network to stop the attack’s spread. Federal and state agencies are now investigating the significant breach. Essential emergency services continue to operate for residents.
BJP MP Janardan Mishra staunchly defended the Centre’s ethanol-blending initiative, which has sparked significant debate. He questioned the motives of critics while emphasizing India’s dependence on foreign crude oil. Drawing parallels with Brazil’s effective use of ethanol in transportation, Mishra reassured that Indian specialists affirm ethanol’s compatibility with vehicle engines. He contended that dissent against
