NEW DELHI: India is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to predict outbreaks of everyday illnesses — dengue, chikungunya, influenza, diarrhoea and other public health threats— well before they begin spreading in neighbourhoods. Officials say this marks a major shift from the current system, which often picks up outbreaks only after hospitals start seeing a…
Hundreds of H-1B and H-4 visa appointments scheduled for mid- to late-December 2025 are being cancelled and pushed to March 2026 as US consulates overhaul screening procedures, according to immigration firm Fragomen, according to an ET report.Consular posts have cited a new mandatory online presence review for H-1B applicants and their dependents that comes into…
When Stranger Things reached its final stretch, the sense of countdown was already in the air. Season 5 had narrowed itself to its last episodes, Hawkins was visibly giving way under Vecna’s influence, and the story had made it clear there would be no more circling or setup. With one final episode, Chapter 8: The…
Tamil actor Vishal is all smiles as he begins a new chapter in his personal life. The actor got engaged to actress Sai Dhanshika on his birthday, August 29, in an intimate ceremony in Chennai. The couple, dressed in traditional attire and adorned with garlands, exchanged rings in front of close family and friends. Their…
(From left) Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Bihar deputy CM Samrat Choudhary with party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad at a Holi Milan Samaroh in Patna on Tuesday NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is set to make his debut in Rajya Sabha from his home state Bihar, with the…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…
NEW DELHI: A balmy April night under the Lucknow lights offered a high-scoring thriller not so long back, with Mumbai Indians chasing 204 against Lucknow Super Giants in the 16th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).The equation had boiled down to 24 runs off seven balls with five wickets in hand when, suddenly,…
Mark your calendars for March 20, as ‘Valavaara’ graces Sun NXT with its digital premiere! This acclaimed Kannada film, skillfully directed by Sutan Gowda, offers an intimate glimpse into the emotional landscape of a rural family from Sakleshpur. The recently released heartwarming Kannada film ‘Valavaara’ is gearing up for its digital debut after its theatrical…
NEW DELHI: Deaths on national highways in 2025 reduced by around 11% last year — 57,482 in 2025 compared to 64,772 in 2024, road transport ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday, quoting the eDAR (electronic detailed accident) report.As per the written reply, UP, MP and Chhattisgarh reported a sharp decline in fatalities in accidents…
NEW DELHI: Despite the surge in gold and silver imports upsetting the trade balance, the trends for the two precious metals are very different. With the average price of gold rising nearly 25% on a year-on-year basis to $94,554 a kg during April-Dec, buyers became cautious, resulting in demand falling. Data released by the commerce…
