New Delhi [India], September 21: Microsoft’s new India South Central cloud region will use effectively zero water for cooling and is being built to handle AI workloads from day one, said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia, adding the tech giant is “putting water back into the ground.” Addressing the Microsoft AI Infrastructure… Continue reading Microsoft’s new India cloud region to use effectively “zero water” for cooling: Microsoft India President
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Bangladesh raises fuel prices by BDT 20 per litre amid oil supply crisis
Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 21: The Bangladesh government has increased the prices of all types of fuel oil by BDT 20 per litre, citing a rise in international fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, mounting losses of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), foreign exchange concerns and the risk of fuel smuggling. The Bangladesh… Continue reading Bangladesh raises fuel prices by BDT 20 per litre amid oil supply crisis
Indian men’s kabaddi team begins title defence with 49-24 win over Japan
TOKAI CITY (JAPAN): (Sep 21) The Indian men’s kabaddi team began its title defence at the Asian Games with a resounding 49-24 win over hosts Japan in their opening Group fixture here on Monday. India dominated from the outset, establishing a 31-9 lead by half-time as Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal combined effectively in the… Continue reading Indian men’s kabaddi team begins title defence with 49-24 win over Japan
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty praises Salman Khan for his response to trolls
NEW DELHI: (Sep 21) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty lauded Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for his response to body-shaming trolls. Khan took off his shirt and wiped off the makeup in a recent episode of his show “Bigg Boss 20” as he addressed the trolls who have been mocking him for his changing appearance. Shetty shared a… Continue reading Filmmaker Rohit Shetty praises Salman Khan for his response to trolls
China, US hold ‘candid, in-depth’ talks on tariffs, AI issues ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
BEIJING: (Sep 21) Top officials from the US and China held “candid, in-depth and constructive” talks on economic and trade issues, including on AI, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, official media reported on Monday. The talks were held between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and American… Continue reading China, US hold ‘candid, in-depth’ talks on tariffs, AI issues ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon
COLORADO: (Sep 21) Diesel fuel prices in the U.S. continue to break all-time records, hitting $6.28 a gallon as a national average on Sept. 14, 2026, and they aren’t likely to come down anytime soon. Because diesel is the fuel for freight transportation, farming and construction – and is related to a key heating fuel… Continue reading Iran war pushes diesel – the economy’s lifeblood – to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon
Aravana shortage at Sabarimala: Action will be taken after discussion with CM, says minister
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Sep 21) Keralam Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Monday criticised the TDB over the shortage of ‘aravana payasam’ for devotees at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, saying that appropriate action will be taken after discussion with Chief Minister V D Satheesan. Muraleedharan told reporters that the government cannot sit idle in the matter… Continue reading Aravana shortage at Sabarimala: Action will be taken after discussion with CM, says minister
Muslims losing faith in SP, shifting to BSP like Brahmins did: Mayawati
LUCKNOW: (Sep 21) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday claimed that the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh, who largely voted for the Samajwadi Party (SP) in previous elections, were now “rapidly” shifting their support towards the BSP, on the lines of Brahmins among upper castes. In a long post on X, Mayawati also… Continue reading Muslims losing faith in SP, shifting to BSP like Brahmins did: Mayawati
‘Kya hua tera vada’: Cong’s dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food items
NEW DELHI: (Sep 21) The Congress on Monday attacked the Modi government over “skyrocketing prices” of food items with a reference to the 1977 hit Bollywood number “Kya hua tera vada”, and questioned his silence on inflation. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report which claimed that the surge in the… Continue reading ‘Kya hua tera vada’: Cong’s dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food items
Dhillon wins silver, Rudrankksh bronze in 10m air rifle; shooters swell tally to six medals
NAGOYA: (Sep 21) Teenage shooter Himanshu Dhillon produced a superb performance in the back end to win silver, while former world champion Rudrankksh Patil clinched bronze as India secured two individual podium finishes in the men’s 10m air rifle event at Asian Games here on Monday. The two individual medals came barely an hour after… Continue reading Dhillon wins silver, Rudrankksh bronze in 10m air rifle; shooters swell tally to six medals