Rajnath Singh calls for stronger defensive capabilities to maintain 'element of surprise' in future warfare; launches UDAAN-developed AI applications

Taiwan to close Papua New Guinea office and halt spot-market LNG purchases

Taiwan will close its representative office in Papua New Guinea later this month after the Pacific island country repeatedly demanded its closure, citing its “one-China policy”. The withdrawal will cut off Taiwanese technical assistance and end decades of cooperation with PNG, including halting spot-market purchases of the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a move Taipei said could deal a blow to the nation’s export earnings. “It is deeply regrettable that, under pressure from [Beijing],...

In 2024, 1,865 volunteers reviewed underwater videos; cameras recorded 4 fish species missed by traditional traps

The Where's Walleye? project showcases how researchers leveraged traditional fish traps and high-tech underwater cameras to refine fish survey methods. With assistance from 1,865 citizen scientists, the project analyzed video footage to identify diverse fish species. Remarkably, the underwater cameras uncovered four species previously missed by conventional techniques, enhancing our comprehension of aquatic ecosystems and aiding in rare species monitoring.

Bulldozer rolls up outside Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata house; gate razed

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No will, divorce, joint home loan: Lawyers on protecting your property when families split

Puma dominated India. So why was India missing at its HQ?

88% of Nvidia Staff backed Jensen Huang as CEO. Then came a second affair report: Who decides if he stays?

A Blind poll found that 88% of the 232 Nvidia employees surveyed wanted Jensen Huang to stay as CEO. Nvidia opened an independent inquiry into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. Reuters reported that directors met Wednesday to consider his future. Nvidia had yet to announce a decision as of Nov. 12.

India is a trusted global partner in a world full of ‘Katappas’: Piyush Goyal at CII Summit

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer NMC-accredited postgraduate medical degrees

IIT Kharagpur is set to become the first IIT to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes. The inaugural cohort of MD students will begin in the academic session 2026-27 at the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Admissions will be conducted through the NEET-PG online counselling process for qualified candidates. Six MD disciplines will be offered, each with two available seats.

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer NMC-accredited postgraduate medical degrees

IIT Kharagpur is set to become the first IIT to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes. The inaugural cohort of MD students will begin in the academic session 2026-27 at the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Admissions will be conducted through the NEET-PG online counselling process for qualified candidates. Six MD disciplines will be offered, each with two available seats.

Zee Entertainment approves Rs 600-crore share buyback at Rs 91 apiece; promoters to stay out

Zee Entertainment has approved a Rs 600 crore share buyback at Rs 91 per share, a 24% premium over its latest NSE closing price. The company will repurchase up to 6.59 crore shares through the tender offer route, with November 25 fixed as the record date. Promoters will not participate.