Plans to stabilise Earth’s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology – we need to get moving

SYDNEY: Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world’s hottest year on record. It’s becoming increasingly clear that limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require much more than existing efforts to reduce emissions and decarbonise industry. We also need to remove enormous amounts of carbon dioxide… Continue reading Plans to stabilise Earth’s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology – we need to get moving

Google Maps to introduce lane guidance for improved navigation

Washington [US], November 4: In a significant update aimed at improving urban driving experiences, Google Maps is set to introduce enhanced navigation features starting next month. This upgrade will visually indicate the correct lane for upcoming turns, alongside displaying essential elements such as crosswalks, traffic signs, and lane restrictions, according to The Verge. Beginning in… Continue reading Google Maps to introduce lane guidance for improved navigation

Man loses Rs 21.9 lakh in Bitcoin fraud in Thane district

THANE: A 33-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 21.9 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him to trade in Bitcoin, police said on Sunday. The complainant, a resident of Dombivli, received a call from an overseas phone number, and the caller lured him to trade in Bitcoin, assuring him of… Continue reading Man loses Rs 21.9 lakh in Bitcoin fraud in Thane district

PM Modi to take part in investment summit in Rajasthan, launch LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana from Haryana tomorrow

New Delhi [India], December 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan and Haryana on Monday. As per a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi will first travel to Jaipur first where he will inaugurate the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC). The theme… Continue reading PM Modi to take part in investment summit in Rajasthan, launch LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana from Haryana tomorrow

Australia beat India by 10 wickets to level series in Pink-ball Test

ADELAIDE: Australia dismissed India for 175 in their second innings before comfortably chasing a 19-run target to win the Pink-ball Test by 10 wickets, levelling the five-match series 1-1 here on Sunday. Resuming at 128 for 5, India lost their remaining five wickets for just 47 runs in 12.5 overs on Day 3, with Nitish… Continue reading Australia beat India by 10 wickets to level series in Pink-ball Test

India set to witness surge in billionaire entrepreneurs over next decade: UBS Report

New Delhi [India], December 7: India is poised to experience a significant rise in billionaire entrepreneurs over the next decade, mirroring like China’s growth in billionaires until 2020, says a report by UBS. The report noted that the key factors such as rapid urbanization, digitalization, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and preparations for the energy transition are… Continue reading India set to witness surge in billionaire entrepreneurs over next decade: UBS Report

Banks to use AI & Machine learning to safeguard customers from financial frauds: Department of Financial Services

New Delhi [India], December 7: In a significant move to address the growing menace of digital financial frauds, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed banks to adopt advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), to safeguard customers from fraudsters. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the… Continue reading Banks to use AI & Machine learning to safeguard customers from financial frauds: Department of Financial Services

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: govt tells Parliament

NEW DELHI: Seventy-three complaints have been received against obscene and vulgar advertisements on private television channels by the regulatory bodies over the past three years, the government has told parliament. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the complaints were “suitably” addressed by a… Continue reading 73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: govt tells Parliament

Special jetty in Mahakumbh, facility for bathing and changing clothes

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 7: Focusing on providing better facilities to Devotees in Mahakumbh 2025, The authorities are constructing a special type of floating jetty at Sangam that will allow devotees to take comfortable baths and the facility to change clothes. ADM Mela Vivek Chaturvedi informed that this jetty will have many facilities like… Continue reading Special jetty in Mahakumbh, facility for bathing and changing clothes

Why are boys outperforming girls in maths?

SYDNEY: A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in maths among Australian school students. In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Australia’s boys did much better than girls. Year 4 boys outperformed girls by the equal highest margin out of 58 countries that did the test. The story… Continue reading Why are boys outperforming girls in maths?