Saudi Arabia is leveraging the Iran war to accelerate its ambitions of becoming a regional energy and logistics hub, even as the conflict disrupts global trade and weighs on economic growth across the Gulf.Since fighting began on February 28, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily restricted, forcing Gulf states to rely on…
NEW DELHI: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that only 18 cases were registered under the Negotiable Instruments Act nationwide, all pertaining to cheque bounce, and spread across only two states, Jharkhand (10 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (8 cases). The low number of cases raises questions about the Act, as it is…
Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, cautioning that mass job losses caused by automation could become a “social calamity” if governments and corporations fail to act responsibly. In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (‘Magnificent Humanity’), released on Monday, the pope argued that while AI can help…
Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation and “new forms of slavery” unless it is placed firmly under human control.The manifesto, titled Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), was presented at the Vatican alongside AI experts, including the co-founder…
Nearly three months after war broke out in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz emerged as the centre of a dangerous global energy crisis, the United States-Israel and Iran still appear far from sealing a final agreement despite intense diplomatic activity and repeated claims of progress from both sides.Even after US President Donald…
NEW DELHI: D Gukesh has admitted that criticism over his recent performances is justified, saying he understands why former champions have questioned his form. The reigning world champion, who will defend his title later this year, said he has not played up to expectations over the last 18 months but remains focused on improving.Speaking ahead…
Supreme Court (Image credit: ANI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s handling of repeated paper leak incidents, observing that the agency appeared to have failed to learn from previous controversies despite multiple directions issued by the court.Hearing petitions seeking reforms in the examination system, the apex court sought responses…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest fuel price hikes, accusing the government of burdening consumers through repeated increases in petrol and diesel prices after the conclusion of elections.In a post on X, Rahul took a jibe at Prime Minister calling…
Russia on Sunday launched one of its heaviest aerial assaults on Kyiv in recent months, deploying the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile alongside hundreds of drones and advanced missiles in a strike that once again highlighted Moscow’s growing reliance on next-generation weapons.The attack followed Russian accusations that Ukraine had struck a student dormitory in Starobilsk,…
People protecting themselves from extreme heat NEW DELHI: A day after negligible improvement, the city saw isolated heatwave conditions on Sunday. A rainy respite could come on Friday, though.By late Sunday evening, some areas saw a dust intrusion from Pakistan, which came via Rajasthan and Haryana, Met officials said. This may impact the air quality…