Politics
Simultaneous Polls Could Save Rs 7 Lakh Crore: JPC Chief
The Joint Parliamentary Panel examining simultaneous elections claims it could save Rs 7 lakh crore. The JPC began a three-day Gujarat visit on Tuesday.
World
Putin Gets Red Carpet Welcome in Beijing, Holds Talks with Xi on Iran, Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome in Beijing and held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on the Iran nuclear deal, Ukraine war, and global issues.
Entertainment
Daily Horoscope: Career and Finance Tips for Each Zodiac Sign Today
Discover your daily horoscope based on your name's first letter. Get insights on career, finance, health, relationships, and travel for today.
Business
Stock Markets Fall in Early Trade Amid Weak Global Peers, High Oil Prices
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking weak global cues and elevated oil prices, with Tata Steel and other heavyweights dragging the indices.
Lifestyle
Technology
Mumbai to Get 15,000 AI Cameras for Security Boost
Mumbai will deploy 15,000 AI-powered cameras to strengthen its security network, improving preventive and response capabilities in the high-risk urban environment.
Dr Soumya Swaminathan Elected Fellow of Royal Society
Agricultural scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, recognizing her contributions to global health.
Spyware Attacks on Indian Businesses Surge 72% in 2025
Kaspersky reports a 72% rise in spyware attacks targeting Indian organizations in 2025, with 369,445 detections, up from 214,407 in 2024, highlighting growing cybersecurity threats.
Favipiravir Returns: UK Imports COVID Antiviral for Hantavirus
The UK has imported Favipiravir, a COVID-era antiviral, to combat the hantavirus outbreak linked to an Antarctic cruise. The drug, developed in Japan, shows limited evidence against hantavirus but is used under compassionate protocols amid high mortality
Meta begins global layoffs, Singapore employees first to get notices
Meta Platforms has started laying off employees globally, with Singapore workers receiving termination emails early Wednesday. The cuts focus on engineering and product teams as Meta shifts focus to AI.
