The central government has released a draft bill to significantly strengthen the Indian Statistical Institute. This legislation proposes a revamped, leaner governance structure and an empowered board, aiming to transform ISI into a world-leading institution by its 2031 centenary. The bill seeks to streamline decision-making and grant greater autonomy, ensuring world-class education and research.
OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS versions 12 through 15 contain a critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-10184, allowing malicious apps to read and send SMS messages without user permission. This flaw, affecting millions of devices, stems from OnePlus’s modifications to Android’s Telephony package. Users should take immediate protective actions until a global software update arrives mid-October.
Our minds can play tricks, creating vivid recollections of events that never happened. These false memories, influenced by suggestion and imagination, can impact everything from personal relationships to legal testimonies. Understanding how these distortions occur and learning to verify our memories is crucial for making accurate judgments and informed decisions in life.
Bihar heads into the final phase of assembly elections today, with 1,302 candidates vying for 122 seats. High stakes are on for both the NDA and INDIA bloc as 3.7 crore voters decide the fate of key ministers and constituencies, particularly in the Seemanchal and Champaran regions.
Eating dinner before sunset offers significant health advantages, including improved digestion, better weight management, and enhanced sleep quality. This practice aligns with the body’s natural rhythms, reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. Shifting your evening meal earlier can boost energy and overall vitality, promoting long-term wellbeing.
India’s commitment to the Montreal Protocol demonstrates the effectiveness of science-based policies and global collaboration in phasing out ozone-depleting substances. This initiative significantly benefits states like Bihar by addressing environmental and public health issues related to ground-level ozone. Experts anticipate the ozone layer’s recovery will prevent damage to ecosystems and reduce health risks, highlighting the…
Lionel Messi, suspended from a recent Inter Miami game, created a buzz at Coldplay’s Miami concert. The crowd erupted in “Messi!” chants upon seeing him on the video board, briefly turning the concert into a football celebration. This moment highlighted Messi’s global popularity, blending his sporting fame into American pop culture.
Haryana’s air quality monitoring has been severely compromised since April, with all 29 state pollution control board stations offline due to a lapsed maintenance contract. This leaves the region pollution-blind, relying solely on two India Meteorological Department stations for data. The lack of comprehensive monitoring undermines efforts to mitigate air pollution during peak periods.
Confusion erupted in Madhepura’s RJD unit as Shantanu Bundela, initially favored for the assembly ticket, was unexpectedly replaced by sitting MLA Chandrashekhar. Pranav Prakash, also denied the ticket, filed as an independent after assurances were reportedly withdrawn.
