Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty on the dilution of Indias environmental laws in national interest
Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S25 smartphone at Noida Plant: JB Park
Samsung, which on Wednesday launched its latest smartphone Galaxy S25 here, will also manufacture the phone at its Noida plant in India, J B Park, President & CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said
YouTube Premium enhanced with better quality audio, faster playback on mobile, other features
YouTube is introducing experimental features for Premium users in several regions, as well as savings through the Google One Premium plan
Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project
Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two billionaires
What is U.S.s new rule for exporting AI chips? | Explained
What is the main objective behind one of the last orders of the Biden administration? How will the tiered framework for licensing and exporting Artificial Intelligence chips work? How has the tech industry responded to the move? Will it affect India?
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: What to expect and where to watch
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is set to take place tonight at 11:30 PM IST as users expect the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series of smartphones as well as upgraded wearables
Why are antivenoms not easily accessible in India?
A landmark 2020 study by researchers from Canada, India, and the U.K. estimated that between 2001 and 2014, a staggering 1.2 million snakebite deaths and three-times as many cases of disability occurred in India
Trump's new crypto coin sparks ethics concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump's launch of a crypto token shortly before his inauguration on Monday creates new conflict-of-interest concerns
The impact of H-1B visas on the tech industry in U.S.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, both immigrants and Mr. Trumps picks to overhaul the U.S. government, are supportive of the skilled foreign worker visa programme
Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
The probability of a megaquake in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said Thursday, with a 75-82 percent chance of it happening. The Earthquake Research Committee said it has increased its estimate of the probability to between 75 and 82 percent from between 74 and 81 percent previously.
Kazakhstan says part of Aral Sea has nearly doubled in volume
Kazakhstan said on Monday the northern part of the Aral Sea had nearly doubled in volume since 2008, a rare environmental success story in a region plagued by pollution. Since 2008, the volume of water in the northern, smaller part of the sea has increased by 42 percent and reached 27 billion cubic metres (950 billion cubic feet), the Central Asian republic's water resources ministry said.
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
Landslides triggered by torrential rains in southeast Brazil's Minas Gerais state have resulted in at least 10 deaths, including an eight-year-old boy. Over 80 millimetres of rain in Ipatinga caused significant destruction. One person remains missing, while rescue teams continue their search efforts. Governor Romeu Zema expressed solidarity with the victims.
French-led group in major deal for water-short Jordan
Jordan, one of the world's driest countries, signed an agreement on Sunday with French-led investors to build one of the world's largest desalination plants. In 2013, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians signed a memorandum of understanding on that project, which included plans to build a desalination plant at the Red Sea.
Saudi prepares for another hajj menaced by extreme heat
The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj in Saudi Arabia last year underscored the urgent need to mitigate dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management an essential first step, analysts say. - 'Extreme danger' - Authorities were pursuing heat-mitigation measures at holy sites long before last year's deaths.
Was 2024 hottest year ever on Earth? Weather agencies reveal shocking details
Earth's average temperature in 2024 reached a record high, surpassing the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement. This increase, linked to fossil fuel emissions and El Nino impacts, is the first full-year breach of this benchmark. Experts warn about the long-term implications, emphasizing urgent action against climate change.
What to know about wildfires raining embers onto Los Angeles area
At least five people have died and over 1,000 structures have been destroyed by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Fueled by Santa Ana winds, the fires led to extensive evacuations and poor air quality. The Palisades Fire is notably the most destructive in LA history, burning 25 square miles and affecting many homes and businesses.
Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise
DarkSky International acknowledges Franklin Mountain Energy's efforts in reducing light pollution at oil sites in New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The lighting retrofits improve workplace safety and reduce electricity consumption. New Mexico is updating its 1999 law to combat increasing light pollution and protect night skies.
