Pune: A fresh yellow alert with thunderstorm warning has been issued in parts of Maharashtra for Nov 4 and 5, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.The alert is in place for Sindhudurg district on Nov 5 and for Sangli and Solapur districts on Nov 4 and 5. These areas may experience thunderstorms accompanied…
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and in women, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form. Its risk can be influenced by a range of factors including genetics, lifestyle, obesity, delayed childbirth, and prolonged hormone exposure. Over the past few decades, doctors have observed a steady rise in breast cancer…
Many retired central government employees are waiting to see how the 8th Pay Commission will impact their pensions, now that the Centre has approved the commission’s Terms of Reference (ToR) and given an 18-month timeline for the report. Although pay commission discussions usually revolve around serving employees, pensioners outnumber them. As per the government’s Pensioners’…
Thane: Considering the rising number of women coming for deliveries at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (CSMH) in Thane, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has increased the number of maternity beds to 90.TMC commissioner Saurabh Rao also directed that the maternity home at Mumbra’s Hakim Ajmal Khan Hospital in the MM Valley area be designated…
New Delhi: A new study by IIT Delhi has uncovered how Android apps with precise location permissions can extract far more information than users might imagine.By analysing subtle variations in GPS signals, such as changes in strength, noise and frequency shifts, the research shows it is possible to infer a user’s surroundings, activities, and even…
Coinbase Global Inc. is making a high-stakes move into the payments lane. The U.S.-based crypto exchange, according to Bloomberg, entered late-stage talks to acquire BVNK, a London startup that helps businesses move money across borders using stablecoins — the crypto industry’s version of digital cash. Summary The deal is reportedly valued between $1.5 billion and…
A still from ‘Sirat’. | Photo Credit: NEON/YouTube The trailer for Sirat, created by Spanish-French filmmaker Oliver Laxe, is out. The movie premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for the Palme d’Or, Sirat won the Jury Prize. Sirat is set to open in select theatres on November 14, 2025. The story revolves around…
Pune: Allocation of funds for newly proposed roads under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is likely to be delayed as the model code of conduct for the upcoming local body polls is expected to come into force next week, officials said on Saturday.Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that approvals for…
Forget chocolate bars and lollipops, this Halloween, the humble potato is taking centre stage. Across the US, Canada, and even parts of the UK, trick-or-treaters are swapping sugar rushes for spuds in a viral trend dubbed “Trick-or-Tater.” What started as a quirky joke has turned into a heartwarming, healthy, and downright hilarious Halloween movement. Videos…
Imagine running a small telecom company and convincing the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, that your business is booming. That’s what Indian-origin entrepreneur Bankim Brahmbhatt allegedly managed to do.Through his companies — Broadband Telecom, Bridgevoice, and Carriox Capital — Brahmbhatt borrowed more than $500 million from private-credit lenders led by HPS Investment Partners, a firm…
