The landscape of the sex industry has undergone significant transformations over the years, propelled by technological advancements, shifting societal attitudes, and changing consumer preferences. From traditional red-light districts to the emergence of high-tech establishments like Cybrothel, and from human sex workers to AI sex dolls, the journey of the sex industry reflects broader trends in []

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every aspect of modern life, from healthcare to entertainment. However, one of the more troubling applications of this technology is the creation of AI-generated pornography, often referred to as AI porn. This phenomenon encompasses a range of activities, from the generation of synthetic images and videos of real individuals []

In the intricate tapestry of Indias northeastern states, Manipur stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Yet, beneath its tranquil facade lies a simmering cauldron of challenges, primarily stemming from terrorism rather than conventional militancy. The term militancy often connotes localized armed resistance against a perceived oppressor, driven by political or ideological motives. However, []

In the fast-paced world of social media, Instagram reigns supreme as one of the most influential platforms for individuals and businesses alike. With over a billion active users, the competition to stand out and gain visibility is fierce. One of the key metrics that determine your success on Instagram is the number of likes your []

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik congratulated Narendra Modi on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third straight term. Taking to his X handle, Patnaik said, Congratulate Shri Narendra Modi ji on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the record third consecutive []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh each for the next of kin of pilgrims martyred in Reasi terror attack. He has also approved Rs. 50,000 each for those injured. The injured are being treated at different hospitals. A control room has been created by []

Jammu: Security Forces on Monday morning launched a massive search operation following a terrorists attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Ten pilgrims were killed and 33 injured when a bus on its way from Shiv Khori shrine towards Katra was attacked by terrorists and it plunged into a []

Jerusalem: Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz said that he had decided to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus emergency government over its handling of the Gaza conflict. Netanyahu is preventing us from advancing toward true victory. That is why we are leaving the emergency government today, with a heavy heart but with full confidence, Gantz []

Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the ruling alliance Fidesz-Christian Democratic Peoples Party has won in the elections to the European Parliament and local elections in Hungary. Today we held elections in Budapest and in Hungary and won both, Orban said, speaking at the campaign headquarters. He also added that the election results []

Brussels: Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that his Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party has lost elections to the federal and regional parliaments, and called for a new government to be formed as soon as possible. This is an extremely difficult evening for us. We have lost these elections. This is not the []

Jammu: Jammu Police on Monday refuted the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Sidhra area here in the city outskirts. The rumours spreading about an IED being detected on Sidhra Highway in Jammu are fake and baseless, said a police spokesman.

New Delhi: Forced out of his ancestral home during the Partition, Manohar Lal Khattars family came to India, where he sought to study medicine but landed up in business till he found his hearts calling as a full-time Pracharak (campaign volunteer) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Born on May 5, 1954, in Nindana village []

The President of Maldives, Dr. Mohammed Muizzus administration faces a critical test in addressing the legacy of terrorism within the Maldives. During his visit to India for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Mohamed Muizzu must take a decisive stand on addressing the threat posed by LeT and ISIS operatives in Maldives. []

In a significant geopolitical development, Washington is preparing to impose sanctions on the Maldives in response to its decision to ban Israeli passport holders. The Maldivian governments move, which it justifies as a stance against Israels military actions in Gaza, has drawn sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers. The Maldives, renowned for its luxury resorts and []

In the landscape of global politics, the word dictator carries a heavy connotation, often linked with autocratic rule, suppression of dissent, and an absence of moral compass. However, when considering the leadership of Narendra Modi, Indias Prime Minister, such a label appears to be an ill fit. Modis actions and policies reflect a leader driven []

The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to result in significant casualties, particularly among Palestinian civilians. Israels military operations, aimed at rescuing hostages and protecting its citizens from terror attacks, are complicated by Hamas tactic of embedding its operations within civilian areas. This strategy has dire consequences for the Palestinian population, who are suffering substantial []

On Saturday, Israel executed its most significant hostage rescue operation since the latest conflict with Hamas erupted, successfully extricating four individuals from central Gaza amidst intense military air and ground assaults. The operation, however, reportedly has left at least 94 Palestinians, including children, dead, with local hospitals overwhelmed by the casualties, according to health officials. []

In a significant diplomatic shift, President Mohammed Muizzu of the Maldives is making a historic visit to India to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modis swearing-in ceremony. This visit marks a remarkable turn in relations between the two nations, as Muizzu had previously been associated with the India Out campaign, a movement critical of Indias influence []

Manipur, a state in the northeastern region of India, has long been a flashpoint of ethnic strife and insurgent activities. Recently, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unveiled a deeper, more insidious layer to the turmoil: Chinas alleged role in fomenting trouble in Manipur using Myanmar-based and local terror groups. This strategic interference aims to []

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in its mission to thwart transnational conspiracies aimed at destabilizing the northeastern state of Manipur. On Thursday, the agency apprehended Thongminthang Haokip, also known as Thangboi Haokip or Roger, a key accused in a case relating to a nefarious plot orchestrated by insurgents and terrorist []

Narendra Modi has secured a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India, reaffirming his dominance on the political stage. However, as Modi basks in the glory of his electoral triumph, Rahul Gandhis aspirations of occupying the coveted Prime Ministers chair have been dealt a severe blow for the third consecutive time. Several factors contributed []

The senior living market in India is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the aging population and an increasing demand for specialized housing options. As per recent estimates, the market size is projected to grow from USD 11.16 billion in 2024 to USD 17.99 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of []

The India Cashew Market size is estimated at USD 2.40 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.9 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029) according to Mordor Intelligence Report. India is among the major cashew-producing countries globally. According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in []

London: The Indian Mens Hockey Team has two matches left in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. They will be up against Germany on June 8 and against hosts Great Britain on June 9 in a bid to end their campaign on a high. After the Antwerp stage and two matches during the London stage, []

Chandigarh: Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia and Sukhpal Singh Khaira are among several other politicians, who have criticised actor and new MP Kangana Ranauts remark that terrorism and extremism were on rise in Punjab after she was slapped by a CISF jawan at the Chandigarh airport a day back. Shiromani Akali Dal MP Badal []

Pune: A 45-year-old watchman died of suffocation even as 40 girl students were rescued from a midnight fire in a four-storey building housing a girls hostel in Maharashtras Pune city, police said Friday. The police said the building on Kumthekar Road housed the girls hostel on first floor and a private educational institute on third []

Bridgetown: Scotland achieved a landmark T20I victory against Namibia, thanks to a spectacular partnership between Richie Berrington and Michael Leask. Leasks blistering 17-ball 35, featuring four powerful sixes, alongside captain Berringtons unbeaten 47 off 35 balls, including two fours and two sixes, turned the game decisively in Scotlands favour. The pivotal 17th over, bowled by []

Moscow: In an unfortunate incident, four Indian medical students drowned in a river near St. Petersburg, confirmed the Indian mission in Russia here on Friday. Two boys and two girls studying at the nearby Novgorod State University in Veliky Novgorod city were identified as the victims. According to local media reports another female Indian student, []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone by securing a third consecutive term in office, underscoring his enduring popularity and the electoral strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This victory, however, comes in a complex political landscape where the BJP fell short of an outright majority, necessitating a coalition government with its []

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Dharmendra has said that the Arunachal Police and the Law Department are dedicatedly working to implement the new Criminal Laws in the State by July 1, official sources said on Friday. The chief secretary chaired a meeting of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on implementation of the New Criminal []

In a rapidly urbanizing world, waste is often seen as a nuisance, an inevitable byproduct of consumption that poses environmental and health risks. However, the burgeoning field of waste management is transforming this perspective, highlighting the potential to find cash in trash. By rethinking waste as a resource, innovative approaches and technologies are unlocking significant []

Lucknow: As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath restarted the Janata Darshan on Thursday after the model code of conduct came to an end, a large number of people came to his official residence. During this, the CM directed the officials to complete public-related tasks within the stipulated time frame, emphasising that any negligence in []

Vijayawada: A large number of senior IAS, IPS officers and senior leaders thronged the residence of Telugu Desam Party National President N Chandrababu Naidu located at Undavalli near here on Thursday. Former Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) PSR Anjaneyulu went to the residence of Naidu this morning to meet him as a courtesy. However, []

Srinagar, June 6 (UNI) Once a dominant political force, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now finds itself at its lowest ebb in Kashmir. In the just concluded Lok Sabha election, the party not only failed to secure any seats, it managed a lead in only five out of 54 assembly segments across Kashmir districts and []

The idea of God is a hope in the life of most humans. In the heart and mind of a child, God is their connection with the purity of their innocence. A man of God violating this innocence for sexual gratification is worse than a criminal. He is an embodiment of evil. More importantly, the []

As a staunch believer in the tenets of the Constitution of India and the teachings of Jesus Christ upon which the Catholic Church is built, I found myself deeply disappointed with the narrative propagated by Church leaders in Goa and other parts of India against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). []

New Delhi: Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, duststorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely over Northwestern part of the country for the next 4-5 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Under the influence of western disturbance, isolated to scattered light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and winds gusting up to 40 kmph very []

Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Sathyanarayana, the Chairman of a Hyderabad-based cooperative society, in connection with the illegal transfer of Rs 94.7 crore from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. Sathyanarayana was apprehended on Monday and brought to Bengaluru on Tuesday, where he was subsequently presented in court. The arrest []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Vice Presidents Secretariat here said, Modi paid a courtesy call on Dhankhar at his residence in the Vice Presidents Enclave this morning. Dhankhar presented a shawl to Modi on the occasion. This is PMs first meeting with []

New Delhi: With Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing the majority-mark in the tightly-contested Lok Sabha election, the grouping is set to form the government for the third time in a row with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its helm. As per the final score published by Election Commission of India (ECI), the []

New York: As Rohit Sharma prepares to lead the side in what would be his ninth ICC Mens T20 World Cup, the veteran India opener and captain talked about his legacy and aiming to leave a mark for the younger generation. Rohit is one of only two players to play all editions of the T20 []

Bhubaneswar: The 2024 Assembly elections in Odisha saw presidents of three major political parties losing the electoral battle. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Sarat Pattnaik, BJP state unit President Manmohan Samal and Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik were defeated in the assembly seat contested by them in the hustings. Although the BJP under the []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and tendered his resignation along with the Council of Ministers. The President has accepted the resignation and requested Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers to continue till the new government assumes office, a Rashtrapathi Bhavan communique said. Modi is []

Tashkent: The Indian senior womens national team brushed off their bruising first-game loss to take a hard-fought and hugely credible goalless draw against Uzbekistan in the second friendly at the TDTU Stadium here. In a marked improvement from the first game, the Blue Tigresses were at the forefront of proceedings in the opening quarter, even []

The Indian defense market is on an accelerated growth path, with its size estimated at USD 17.40 billion in 2024, and projected to reach USD 23.05 billion by 2029. This growth, at a robust CAGR of 5.79% during the forecast period according to Mordor Intelligence Report, underscores Indias strategic shift towards modernization and self-reliance in []

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and partys second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee carved a niche for himself, taking an unassailable lead of more than six lakh votes over his nearest BJP rival Abhijit Das alias Bobby from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency in South 24 Parganas. With this margin, Banerjee created a record of sorts in []

Bengaluru: In a political showdown that captured the attention of Dharwad district, the BJP reinforced its dominance as Union Minister Pralhad Joshi clinched a remarkable fifth consecutive term as the MP for the constituency. Joshis victory, which saw him triumph over his Congress rival Vinod Asuti by an impressive margin exceeding 80,000 votes, solidified his []

Imphal: Congress workers started celebration across Manipur as both their candidates were way ahead with huge margins from both Lok Sabha seats in the Northeastern state that had faced sectarian violence for months ahead of the polls. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Congress was leading by 92,985 votes from his nearest rival Thounaojam Basanta Kumar []

Vijayawada: In a significant political development, the BJP leadership has offered NDA convener post to Telugu Desam Party National President and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. According to TDP sources here on Tuesday, BJP AP election in-charge Sidharth Nath Singh met Naidu at his residence and conveyed the party leaderships message of offering the []

Wayanad: Former Congress president and sitting MP Rahul Gandhi is leading with a margin of 1,86,265 votes against CPI national leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Annie Raja from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Malayalam cine star and BJP candidate Suresh Gopi of NDA is leading with a margin of 56508 votes against V Sunil []