‘Coming to UK to avoid Epstein story’: Giant portrait of Trump and convicted pedophile unveiled outside Windsor Castle; crowdfunded by public
Grandmaster R Vaishali lifts crown for second consecutive time, joins Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy in Candidates meet
Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post Opinions columnist, claims she was dismissed for criticizing political violence and racial double standards. The Washington Post staff Guild has accused the paper of undermining free speech. Attiah’s departure follows changes in the Opinions department, with concerns raised about a potential chilling effect on public debate after the firing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5-Codex, a specialized version of GPT-5 designed for agentic coding within Codex. Trained on real-world software engineering tasks, it excels at building projects, debugging, and conducting code reviews. GPT-5-Codex is available through various ChatGPT plans, with API access coming soon, promising enhanced coding capabilities for developers.
The World Meteorological Organisation’s latest bulletin offers rare optimism: the ozone layer is projected to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, marking a landmark in global cooperation. As the Vienna Convention turns 40, the recovery underscores lessons in science, vigilance, and unity. For students, it serves as both a hopeful case study and a pressing…
George Zinn, 71, falsely confessed to shooting Charlie Kirk in Utah, claiming he aimed to divert attention from the real shooter. Zinn, a known political agitator, approached police after the incident, but was unarmed. His actions caused confusion and delayed the investigation, leading to his arrest for obstruction of justice.
Pitru Paksh, a fortnight of remembrance, calls upon families to honor their ancestors through rituals and offerings. Rooted in the Mahabharata, it emphasizes repaying the debt owed to those who came before. Families offer ‘tarpan’ and recite sacred verses, seeking blessings and inner peace.
IIM Rohtak hosted its Management Summit 2025 themed “Navigating Strategic Inflection Points,” drawing 300 students and industry leaders to discuss agility, innovation, and purpose. Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma and Dean Prof. Koustab Ghosh highlighted shifts in workforce expectations and the impact of GenAI, ESG, and SDGs. Four panels explored business models, brand resilience, talent value,…
Uttar Pradesh has seen massive interest in government jobs, with the UPPRPB receiving over 15.75 lakh applications for 4,543 sub-inspector positions, including roles for women in new PAC battalions. Similarly, UPPSC’s LT Grade recruitment for assistant teachers has broken records with over 12.36 lakh applications for 7,466 posts, marking it the largest recruitment in the…
India’s Sujeet Kalkal narrowly missed a semi-final berth at the World Wrestling Championships in Croatia, losing 5-6 to Iran’s Rahman Mousa Amouzad. Vicky also faced defeat in the 97kg quarter-final against Iranian Amirali Azarpira. Both Indians now rely on their opponents reaching the final to contend for a bronze medal through repechage.
