A Chinese farmer trusted AI after months of useful advice; its unverified pesticide recommendation reportedly destroyed nearly 25 acres of sesame seedlingsA Chinese farmer faced devastating crop loss after relying on AI guidance for pest control. Unfortunately, the AI recommended a harmful che...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Connecticut woman spots a Facebook ad for a “granny pod” and turns the idea into a 725-square-foot backyard cottage for her parents, giving them independence while keeping them just steps away from their grandchildrenA Facebook ad sparked an unexpected idea for Connecticut woman Caitlin Swann, who decided to build a 725-square-foot “granny pod” in her ba...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
85-year-old grandmother's first flight to Goa goes viral: Video melts heartsA heartwarming video shows a grandmother experiencing her first flight and trip to Goa. Her granddaughter shared the emotional journey of t...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Insurer-hospital panel on the cards to resolve disputes, says General Insurance Council CEODr S. Prakash, CEO, Health Insurance Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships, General Insurance Council, speaks to Preeti Kulkarni on policyhold...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Group term life: Why salary-linked insurance cover can matter after death and offer critical financial support to familyThe objective of life insurance is to provide a replacement income to the dependents of the deceased employee. That is why it is important ...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Pinarayi Vijayan alleges harassment, politically motivated transfers of public servants under UDF govtPinarayi Vijayan alleges government employees face a frightening situation due to government wrongdoings. He cited a clerk's death and a do...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their moneyCRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August pa...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
In 1973, a plane crash killed 14 people and a once idyllic French settlement slowly turned into a ghost town near one of the most populous part of EuropeGoussainville-Vieux Pays, near Paris, became a ghost town due to a 1973 aircraft disaster and airport expansion. The devastating crash kill...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one-year service extensionThe Centre has extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Both senior bureaucrats will conti...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme attracted just 4% of NPS subscribers: GovernmentThe Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received limited response from central government employees, with only 1.18 lakh workers opting for it...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Life insurer rejected Rs 70 lakh death claim, but consumer commission ordered it to refund Rs 7 lakh premium despite a lapsed policy; here's whyA life insurer denied a seventy lakh death claim after a policy lapsed. The policyholder had paid seven lakh as the first year premium. The...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
'Didn't want to let her go': UK man kept mother's body in freezer for 3 years, claimed £78,000 in benefits, now jailed for two years and four monthsA British man received a prison sentence for hiding his mother's body. He kept her remains in a chest freezer for nearly three years. Durin...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
HDFC Bank launches new savings accounts for senior citizens, women: Check features and benefitsHDFC Bank introduced two new savings accounts for specific customer groups. The Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account offers security and...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Assam flood: Govt releases first tranche of Rs 15,000 interim relief to 75,000 affected householdsIn response to the catastrophic floods impacting Upper Assam, the state government has released interim relief for 75,000 affected families...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Om Birla stresses collective responsibility of society to ensure dignified life for allLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed society's collective duty to ensure dignified lives for all individuals. He advocated for utilizing ret...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
EPF vs mutual funds: Which is better for retirement? EPFO compares returns, tax, pension benefits and riskThe Employees Provident Fund offers retirement security and employer contributions. Mutual funds are voluntary investments with market-link...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST