China is accelerating the use of robotics in one of its most critical systems: the national power grid. The state-owned State Grid Corporation of China has outlined plans to invest about $1 billion (roughly 6.8 billion yuan) to procure around 8,500 robots, with deployment expected to scale through 2026. These machines will assist with inspection…
NASA’s top leadership has sparked fresh debate about Pluto’s status in the solar system. Jared Isaacman, the current NASA administrator, has openly said he supports the idea of restoring Pluto as a full planet. His comments were made during recent US congressional hearings on NASA’s future budget. The discussion quickly shifted from funding and missions…
NEW DELHI: When the assembly election results are declared on Monday, at least $26 million — almost Rs 247 crore — will be paid out to those who managed to predict the winners correctly on Polymarket, the American prediction market platform.The bets opened in Dec last year and picked up pace as results draw closer.As…
In Riteish Deshmukh’s view, the success of Hindi films such as ‘Dhurandhar’ illustrates a significant cultural shift; audiences are increasingly drawn to innovative storytelling. He encourages creators to break free from traditional molds, asserting that the richness of Indian cinema lies in delivering captivating tales, no matter the genre. Riteish Deshmukh has said Hindi cinema…
For FY27, the company has guided for revenue growth in the range of 1.5 to 3.5 per cent in constant currency terms. (AI image) Infosys Q4 results: India’s second largest IT services firm, Infosys, on Thursday reported a 20.8 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,501 crore for the January to March…
A simple lab accident in 1903 led to a major safety breakthrough. French chemist Edouard Benedictus discovered how a special liquid kept a broken flask intact. This led to the invention of laminated glass. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Throughout history, there have been many great inventions that took years to develop, but sometimes even…
NIT Kurukshetra reset: MoE orders fixes, installs acting director NEW DELHI: The union education ministry has ordered corrective measures to improve campus governance and student well-being at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra following a high-level review on Tuesday, even as senior professor Brahmjit Singh has been appointed officiating director on Monday after the resignation…
South cinema buzzed with activity on January 7, featuring Yash’s ‘Toxic’ update and a fiery new poster, while the ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row escalated in the High Court. Actor SJ Suryah sustained an injury on the ‘Killer’ set, and Mohanlal reportedly exited Chiranjeevi’s film. Samantha’s powerful first look for ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ also captivated audiences….
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
Wipro’s Rs 15,000 crore share buyback opened on Thursday, allowing eligible shareholders to tender shares at Rs 250 apiece, significantly above the prevailing market price of under Rs 180.The IT major plans to buy back up to 60 crore shares, or around 5.7% of its total paid-up equity capital.The offer window will remain open from…