Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted ASEAN’s significance as a “main pillar” of India’s Act East Policy during the 47th ASEAN Summit. He emphasized shared geography, culture, and values, stating India and ASEAN are not just trade but also cultural partners.
Nearly 8,000 Indian schools had zero student enrolment in the 2024–25 session, employing over 20,000 teachers, reveals Ministry of Education (MoE) data. West Bengal recorded the highest number of such schools and teachers, followed by Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. Some states and Union Territories, including Delhi, reported no zero-enrolment schools. The MoE has advised states…
This Diwali saw a surge in consumer spending on premium electronics, with high-end smartphones and larger TVs flying off shelves. Record sales for refrigerators and washing machines also marked the festive season. Industry experts attribute this boom to tax cuts, improved confidence, and attractive financing options, indicating a strong trend towards premium purchases.
From Google once proudly announcing it had found “300,000 results for your query” to Atlas and Comet now promising to compose everything you wanted to know in just one answer, the possibilities an AI browser presents are both exciting and terrifying
Tamil cinema’s titans, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, are set to reunite on screen after a significant hiatus. Director Nelson Dilipkumar has reportedly pitched a compelling story for their collaboration, potentially titled ‘Jailer 2’. This highly anticipated project, with shooting slated for next August, promises a fresh on-screen chemistry, with an official announcement expected post-‘Jailer 2’…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that a single social media post in 2015 led to the hiring of Ashok Elluswamy, now head of Autopilot and AI. This unconventional approach, where Musk directly solicited applications via email, was instrumental in building Tesla’s AI team organically from scratch, a strategy he credits for the company’s growth and…
Booking.com’s recently unveiled How India Stays 2025 report captures this very phenomenon, highlighting how “influence is the new currency” when it comes to the way Indian travellers decide where to go and where to stay. “A single mention in a web series or celebrity vlog can quickly shift demand fuelled by cinematic content, influencer trails…
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas is challenging Google’s internet dominance with the launch of its new Comet AI browser. This follows Perplexity’s $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to foster AI-powered search competition. The Chromium-based Comet browser integrates AI tools for productivity and research, offering a familiar user experience.
BPSSC SI recruitment 2025: The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) will close online applications for the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment 2025 today. A total of 1,799 posts are available under this drive. Eligible candidates with a graduate degree can apply at bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The selection process includes preliminary and mains exams, followed by a physical test…
Elon Musk’s Starlink is reportedly establishing nine gateway earth stations across India, including Mumbai and Noida, in preparation for its commercial launch. The company has applied for significant data capacity and is importing terminals for testing under strict security conditions. Indian nationals will operate stations pending security clearances, following past concerns about device misuse.
