Govt’s proposed anti-doping amendment could send doctors, coaches to jail – Explained

Spread the love       Representative image The Union government has proposed fresh amendments to the National Anti Doping Act to criminalise the trafficking and distribution of banned substances to athletes, with a jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh for offenders, including medical practitioners who knowingly prescribe prohibited drugs.The proposed amendments have...

Why thousands of women across India are still being lost to dowry violence

Spread the love       Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. India outlawed dowry in 1961. More than six decades later, thousands of women still die every year in marriages shaped by money, status and coercion.One bride pleads with her father over the phone: “Papa,...

‘Enriched uranium must remain in Iran’: Khamenei rejects key US demand; peace talks falter

Spread the love       Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered that the country’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium must remain inside Iran, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters, a move that could further complicate peace negotiations with the United States and Israel amid the ongoing regional conflict.According to Reuters, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s directive hardens Tehran’s position on one of Washington’s key demands...

NFL Rumors: Eagles linked to ex-$60M Dolphins WR in free agency

Spread the love       Tyreek Hill’s free agency future has become even more complicated after the Philadelphia Eagles were linked to the former Dolphins star in a viral report. While the rumor excited fans, Adam Schefter revealed Hill may not return until midway through the season due to injury concerns. The update could explain why NFL teams remain hesitant to sign...

Jamie Dimon in China: To reduce our jobs down the road, we will hire fewer …

Spread the love       JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has said artificial intelligence will likely reduce some banking jobs in the future, with JPMorgan Chase expected to hire fewer traditional bankers as automation expands across the financial industry. Speaking during a Bloomberg Television interview at the bank’s China Summit in Shanghai, Dimon said AI would change the kinds of jobs banks...

International Tea Day 2026: The storm brewing inside India’s favourite cup

Spread the love       Every morning across India, millions of hands instinctively reach for the same comfort before the day truly begins — a steaming cup of chai.At railway stations, tea stalls and office canteens, conversations begin over tea long before breakfast is served. In homes, the familiar sound of boiling milk and tea leaves often becomes the soundtrack of dawn...

Google DeepMind CEO’s remarks on AI at I/O ‘stunned’ audience: What he said

Spread the love       Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder and CEO, Google DeepMind, speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Demis Hassabis closed Google I/O 2026 on Tuesday with a line that drew audible gasps from the room. The Google DeepMind CEO told developers they were “standing in the foothills of the singularity”—a...

Air India flight suffers tailstrike while landing at Bengaluru airport

Spread the love       Image Used For Representational Purpose Only NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru experienced a tailstrike while landing at Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday.“Flight AI2651 operating from Delhi to Bengaluru on 21 May experienced a tail-strike during landing. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally,” an Air India spokesperson said.The...

Rupee under pressure: How RBI may try to stabilise the currency

Spread the love       Rupee has remained under pressure since the Middle East conflict erupted in late February, falling nearly 6% and hitting multiple record lows against the US dollar. The currency is now inching closer to the 97-mark against the greenback as tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran continue to weigh down global markets.With rupee’s decline gathering pace, the...

Viral Cockroach Janta Party’s X account withheld in India

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: The X account of the viral satirical outfit, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been withheld in India. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the suspension, writing: “As expected Cockroach Janta Party’s account has been withheld in India.” Soon after, the group launched another account titled “Cockroach is Back”, posting: “You thought you can get rid...

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