NEW DELHI: Standard helmets and seatbelts could have saved thousands of lives in 2024. Over 40% of the 81,780 two-wheeler riders killed in road crashes could have survived had they worn good-quality helmets, while seat belts could have prevented about half of the 21,988 deaths among car occupants.The number of fatalities have been released by…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb is meant to sound solemn or wise at first hearing. Some survive because they make people smile before they make them think. This African saying belongs to that category.“It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.”The image is amusing. Two people…
Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others At least a dozen people were shot in Midland Texas on Friday morning prompting an hourslong standoff though it is not yet known what led up to the mass shooting. The shooter wa dead, mayor Lori Blong confirmed. “We do have…
New Delhi: Govt has de-licenced radio spectrum used for automotive radar and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, paving the way for wider deployment of advanced road-safety technologies and collision-avoidance systems.Department of telecommunications (DoT) has issued two notifications de-licencing the 77-81 GHz band used for automotive radar systems and the 5.9 GHz band used for V2X communications that…
Sachin Tendulkar and Kane Williamson (X) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined the growing list of tributes for Kane Williamson after the New Zealand star announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday.Williamson’s decision brings an end to a distinguished international career that spanned 378 matches and established him as one of the finest batters…
Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about his memorable experience working with legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra in Veer-Zaara starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. Speaking on Shekhar Suman’s chat show Shekhar Tonite, the National Award-winning actor recalled how Chopra’s honesty and generosity left a lasting impression on him.Bajpayee, who played a special appearance…
The MP Board has released the Class 12 Supplementary Examination Result 2026, providing students with an opportunity to improve their academic record or clear subjects they could not pass in the main examination. Candidates can now download their scorecards online and use the updated results for college admissions, counselling and other academic requirements. The Madhya…
अमेरिका के टेक्सास राज्य के मिडलैंड शहर में शुक्रवार को हुई गोलीबारी की घटना में एक व्यक्ति की मौत हो गई, जबकि कम से कम नौ लोग घायल हो गए. अधिकारियों के अनुसार, हमलावर की भी पुलिस के साथ मुठभेड़ के बाद मौत हो गई. पुलिस ने बताया कि यह घटना शहर के एक हिस्से…
NEW DELHI: Planning of cities and towns must be people-centric and responsive to citizens’ needs, housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal said Friday as Brics nations adopted an Urban Ministerial Declaration committing to inclusive development, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised groups.The declaration, adopted at the conclusion of the two-day Brics Urbanisation Forum, themed ‘Cities…
The Empire State Building, towering over the New York City skyline, is one of the world’s most recognisable architectural landmarks and the top Attraction in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. A symbol of American ambition, resilience, and innovation, the iconic skyscraper continues to captivate millions of visitors each year. With the Fourth…
