In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on boardA B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a progra...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plantTata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dr...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
How ISRO’s AI-powered coastal safety systems are helping detect dangerous rip currents in real timeArtificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for coastal safety, helping detect dangerous rip currents through satellite imagery,...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
China access concerns could have triggered US restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos: ReportAmerica has restricted access to Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos. This action stems from worries that a group linked to China might h...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon ValleyAmerica has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing se...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Building a frontier ecosystem over models essential for global economic value: Microsoft CEOMicrosoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella stated that the priority for the global economy must center on building a frontier ecosystem rathe...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probePilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deplo...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Anthropic ban: Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar warns against reliance on foreign modelsA US ban on advanced AI models has highlighted the vulnerability of foreign reliance, according to Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar. He urged Ind...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Anthropic’s Fable 5 takedown triggers India Inc push for AI self-relianceA US directive suspending access to Anthropic's AI models has spurred India Inc's push for self-reliance in AI infrastructure. Technology l...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India successfully demonstrates BMD capability to take down hostile ballistic missilesIndia has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system (BMD). Recent flight-tests confirmed the ca...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots bodyPilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
DRDO's Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to get final operational clearance on June 25Bengaluru will host the Final Operational Clearance ceremony for the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control system on June 25. This marks...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Trump’s Kharg threat, reversal show Iran war high-wire actPresident Donald Trump considered capturing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal. This move would have severely impacted Iran's ec...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Hegseth says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while also warning of bomb strikes on Iran’s 'key facilities'America is taking a firm stand in the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating significant influence over this crucial maritime corridor. While Iran...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in financeThe Financial Stability Board (FSB) in a report on Wednesday "strongly" encouraged boards to consider implementing safeguards to mitigate r...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST