Weather improves after snowfall, but temp stays below freezing point in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 29: The weather in the Kashmir Valley improved following recent snowfall, with a slight rise in night temperatures, although they remained below freezing, officials said. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has predicted another spell of snowfall from January 3 to January 6. This is expected to bring light to moderate snowfall at several… Continue reading Weather improves after snowfall, but temp stays below freezing point in Kashmir

Countdown for ISRO’S unique double record mission of PSLV-C60/SPADEX, POEM-4 to commence tomorrow

Chennai, Dec 28: Aiming to end 2024 on a high, the Countdown for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s double record mission–one on first ever space docking technology–docking and undocking series involving Spadex satellite–and the other on 24 scientific experiments as part of POEM-4 involving the fourth Stage of PSLV, onboard the PSLV-C60 launch vehicle, will… Continue reading Countdown for ISRO’S unique double record mission of PSLV-C60/SPADEX, POEM-4 to commence tomorrow

International experts outline recommendations for reducing bias risk in AI health tech

NEW DELHI: A new set of internationally-agreed recommendations might help patients benefit better from AI-based medical innovations, such as by minimising the risk of bias, according to researchers. Studies have shown that medical innovations, based on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, can be biased — they work well for some people and not for others, suggesting… Continue reading International experts outline recommendations for reducing bias risk in AI health tech

Climate change caused at over 3,700 deaths globally in 2024 : Report

Moscow, Dec 28: Human-caused climate change has contributed to the deaths of at least 3,700 people in 2024, while the number of extremely hot days across the world reached 41, according to a joint report by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central. High temperatures driven by human-caused climate change have resulted in heat waves,… Continue reading Climate change caused at over 3,700 deaths globally in 2024 : Report

IMD warns of rain and hailstorms over Northwest India, including Delhi

New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued orange alert warning for moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and isolated hailstorms over Northwest India including Delhi-NCR region and Central India for the next two days. “Due to interaction of Western Disturbance with easterly winds over central parts of India, light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorm… Continue reading IMD warns of rain and hailstorms over Northwest India, including Delhi

Revolutionising spacetech, ISRO to deploy record 24 scientific instruments onboard PSLV-C60 POEM-4 in Spadex Mission

Chennai, Dec 28: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will embark on a ground making mission by deploying a record 24 scientific experiments into space aboard the PSLV Orbital Experiment Module-4 (POEM-4) under the PSLV-C60 space docking demonstration SpaDeX mission, which will take place from SHAR Range, Sriharikota, on December 30. The lift off will… Continue reading Revolutionising spacetech, ISRO to deploy record 24 scientific instruments onboard PSLV-C60 POEM-4 in Spadex Mission

Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

NEW DELHI: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who led India to the path of economic liberalisation in the 1990s, was cremated with full state honours here on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from the country and abroad. Singh’s funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter, Upinder Singh, at the Nigambodh Ghat as… Continue reading Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Snowfall blankets Kashmir, disrupts air, road, and train Traffic

Srinagar, Dec 28: Kashmir witnessed moderate to heavy fresh snowfall since Friday afternoon, disrupting the air, road and train traffic. The Srinagar-Jammu highway, which connects the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country was shut for all vehicular traffic due to the snowfall along its stretches, officials of the Traffic Department said. They said… Continue reading Snowfall blankets Kashmir, disrupts air, road, and train Traffic

Govt declares 7-days national mourning after Dr Manmohan Singh death

New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The Government of India on Friday announced seven days of state mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday. A statement by Ministry of Home Affairs said that a state funeral will be accorded to late Dr Manmohan Singh. “As… Continue reading Govt declares 7-days national mourning after Dr Manmohan Singh death

US 2024: Trump makes dramatic return to presidency, India-US relationship remains ‘in a very strong place’

NEW YORK: It was a dramatic year for the US in which President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid after his poor performance in a nationally televised debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump, a convicted felon who survived two assassination attempts during a bitter campaign. Trump, 78, defeated Indian-origin Kamala Harris. His return to the… Continue reading US 2024: Trump makes dramatic return to presidency, India-US relationship remains ‘in a very strong place’