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NCERT introduces emergency lesson in class nine; 'divisive politics', says CongressNCERT's new Class 9 textbook includes a section on the 1975-77 Emergency, framing it as a test for Indian democracy. Education Minister Dha...26 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Mind Games: Talent wars heat up as AI startups take on Big TechA fierce talent war is raging in the AI sector, with tech giants like Google facing significant researcher departures to rivals OpenAI and ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilitiesUS AI firm Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of orchestrating the largest known attempt to steal its artificial intelligence...25 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...25 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Proverb of the day from India: 'Of what use is a book of knowledge to a person who lacks their own common sense? What can a mirror do for someone...' An ancient saying teaches why knowledge alone is not enough to succeed in lifeToday's proverb from India highlights the difference between possessing knowledge and understanding how to use it. The ancient Sanskrit ver...24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...24 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- In supercomputer marathon, China tops US; but AI-high? NoChina's LineShine supercomputer has topped the global TOP500 list, utilizing domestically produced chips. However, experts suggest this ach...24 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...23 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mysteryA significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone bl...23 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Samsung deploys ChatGPT Enterprise, Codex globally 3 years after AI curbsSamsung Electronics has opened up use of OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex across its global Device Experience division, reversing rest...23 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Sony plans its first dollar-bond sale in nearly three decadesSony is making a significant return to the US investment-grade bond market after nearly three decades, with plans for a multi-billion dolla...23 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
- In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- UnitedHealth’s $3 billion AI push has bots calling doctorsThe largest US health insurer plans to invest $3 billion in AI over 2026 and 2027. UnitedHealth executives say they’re seeing a 2-to-1 retu...21 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
- Obama inaugurates $850 million presidential centre, calls for civic engagementBarack Obama unveiled his $850 million Presidential Center in Chicago, a hub for civic engagement and a testament to democracy. He urged Am...20 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
- Odisha school textbooks found with 1,678 spelling, factual and contextual errors: Newton called a pilot, Hampi shown as Konark, equinox as equatorNew Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII contain over 1,600 errors. These mistakes range from spelling and factual inaccuracies to geograph...17 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
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