Friday, August 21, 2026

INDIA

Low visibility forces diversion of 20 Delhi-bound flights (Ld)

At least 20 Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Amritsar due to low visibility on Saturday, an airport official said....

X to target SMBs for ads after Musk’s outburst against big brands

After Elon Musk’s outburst against big advertisers like Disney this week, X is reportedly aiming to tap small and medium businesses (SMBs) to...

Pakistan sees significant rise in militant attacks in 2023

Pakistan witnessed a notable surge in militant activities in November as the attacks rose by 34 per cent following a two-month decline, the...

Fast changes in dopamine levels may determine human behaviour: Study

Scientists are studying dopamine to understand decision-making and human behaviour. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain that serves as a chemical messenger,...

Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

Over 120 countries backed the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health on Saturday, delivering a breakthrough moment for health in climate talks....

Microsoft announces general availability of ‘Copilot’

Microsoft has announced that Copilot (formerly Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise) is now generally available and no longer in preview. The company launched...

Unbeaten FC Goa take on in-form Kerala Blasters in top-of-the-table clash

After completing six games without suffering a defeat in the ongoing 2023-24 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa brace itself...

COP28: New partnership to accelerate energy transition in Africa

A new partnership between UNOPS and SEforALL will support governments, donors and other stakeholders to accelerate the energy transition in Africa and find...

Gangs target vulnerable teens as concerns mount over global syndicates

Concerns are mounting as communities across the country witness a significant increase in juvenile crimes, with law enforcement agencies pointing to the troubling...

Disturbing spate of juvenile violence grips Delhi’s rough streets

A wave of juvenile crime has recently overrun the streets of Delhi, with disturbing incidents showing an alarming inclination towards violence among young...