California [US], March 13 : Google Maps is undergoing its biggest transformation in more than a decade, as Google rolls out a new set of artificial intelligence-powered features designed to make navigation and trip planning more conversational and immersive. At the centre of the update is ‘Ask Maps,’ a new feature powered by Google’s latest… Continue reading Google Maps gets Gemini AI upgrade with ‘Ask Maps’ conversational feature
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Iran-US conflict: Debris from intercepted aerial threat falls on building in Dubai city centre; Saudi Arabia downs drones in Al-Kharj
Dubai [UAE], March 13 : Dubai authorities confirmed on Friday that debris from an intercepted aerial threat caused minor damage to a building in the city centre, while Saudi Arabia reported the interception of multiple drones in various parts of the kingdom as tensions rise across West Asia. Officials in Dubai said fragments from a… Continue reading Iran-US conflict: Debris from intercepted aerial threat falls on building in Dubai city centre; Saudi Arabia downs drones in Al-Kharj
Consumer inflation for Q4FY26 likely to come at 3% lower than RBI estimate: UBI Report
New Delhi [India], March 13 : The consumer inflation for the fourth quarter of the current financial year FY26, is expected to come in at 3 per cent, slightly lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projection of 3.2 per cent, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report noted that… Continue reading Consumer inflation for Q4FY26 likely to come at 3% lower than RBI estimate: UBI Report
NZC grant leave to Oram and Ronchi to take up coaching roles in PSL
WELLINGTON: (Mar 13) New Zealand men’s team assistant coaches Jacob Oram and Luke Ronchi have been granted leave by the country’s cricket board (NZC) to skip Black Caps’ upcoming T20I series against South Africa and instead take up coaching assignments with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League. Ronchi, who played for the franchise from… Continue reading NZC grant leave to Oram and Ronchi to take up coaching roles in PSL
My heart is full: Aditya Dhar expresses gratitude to audience
NEW DELHI: (Mar 13) “Dhurandhar” director Aditya Dhar said he feels overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude for the faith the audience has shown in his work over the years. Dhar, who is gearing up for the release of his film “Dhurandhar The Revenge”, celebrated his 43rd birthday on Thursday and shared a post on… Continue reading My heart is full: Aditya Dhar expresses gratitude to audience
HFCL bags Rs 10,159-cr order from foreign firm for supplying optical fibre cable
NEW DELHI: (Mar 13) Homegrown telecom gear maker HFCL has bagged a mega deal of around Rs 10,159 crore from a global multinational corporation for supplying optical fibre cable, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The deal is spread over five years starting 2026 till December 2030. “The company has entered into… Continue reading HFCL bags Rs 10,159-cr order from foreign firm for supplying optical fibre cable
New ban on dangerous rodent poisons is lifeline for our native animals
MELBOURNE: (Mar 13) We’ve just had an epic win for our native animals, such as owls, goannas and eagles. And after years contributing to the scientific evidence on the wildlife impact of rodent poisons, it’s a day scientists like myself feared would never come. This week, the federal pesticides regulator finally announced a ban on… Continue reading New ban on dangerous rodent poisons is lifeline for our native animals
Prez Trump committed ‘huge mistake’ by attacking Iran; this war needs to stop: Kanwal Sibal
NEW DELHI: (Mar 13) Former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia “needs to stop” because the price that countries are paying all over the world for this war is “unbearable”. Underlining the global ramifications of the conflict for the world, including the Global South, Europe and the US, if… Continue reading Prez Trump committed ‘huge mistake’ by attacking Iran; this war needs to stop: Kanwal Sibal
Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief
NEW DELHI: (Mar 13) As the war in West Asia rages on, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (retd) has said the first takeaway for India is the necessity to build a “very strong air defence” with more weapon systems, radars and other operational capabilities. Interacting with PTI on the sidelines of… Continue reading Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief
PM to begin 2-day visit to Assam, unveil projects worth Rs 47,600 cr ahead of assembly polls
GUWAHATI: (Mar 13) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on Friday afternoon on a two-day visit, during which he will unveil development projects worth Rs 47,600 crore ahead of the assembly polls. The PM is scheduled to reach Kokrajhar in the afternoon to unveil projects worth over Rs 4,570 crore. He will later… Continue reading PM to begin 2-day visit to Assam, unveil projects worth Rs 47,600 cr ahead of assembly polls