Kansas City, Missouri — On the evening of July 17, 1981, hundreds of people gathered in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a festive tea dance. As music echoed through the multi-story atrium, guests watched from above on suspended walkways. At 7:05 PM, tragedy struck when two of the overhead walkways—on the second…
In a groundbreaking step towards establishing a permanent human presence beyond Earth, China and Russia have unveiled ambitious plans to construct a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035. The project, a key component of their joint International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), is set to revolutionize lunar exploration by ensuring a consistent and reliable…
The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector lender, has reported a historic net profit of ₹70,901 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This marks a 16.08% increase over the previous fiscal’s ₹61,077 crore, establishing the highest-ever annual profit recorded by an Indian bank. ETBFSI.com Operational Excellence and Profitability…
In a major relief for lakhs of daily commuters across India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reintroduced and reinforced a highly beneficial initiative. Residents who live within a 20-kilometre radius of any toll plaza on national highways are now eligible to apply for a monthly toll pass costing only ₹340, which allows…
In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has initiated legal proceedings against his longtime co-star Paresh Rawal, seeking ₹25 crore in damages. The lawsuit, filed through Kumar’s production company, Cape of Good Films, alleges that Rawal’s abrupt departure from the much-anticipated film ‘Hera Pheri 3’ constitutes a breach of contract, potentially leading…
In a significant move reflecting the current geopolitical climate, leading Indian online fashion retailers Myntra and Reliance-owned AJIO have ceased the sale of Turkish apparel brands on their platforms. This decision aligns with the growing national sentiment advocating for a boycott of Turkish products following Turkey’s support for Pakistan during recent military conflicts with India….
Mira Rajput, wife of Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, has steadily created an identity of her own beyond the glitz and glamor of her husband’s stardom. From launching a successful YouTube channel to founding her own wellness and skincare brand, Mira has emerged as a modern entrepreneur and digital influencer. In a recent appearance on the…
In a pioneering move blending technology with governance, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled “Ankita,” the state’s first AI-generated anchor, via the social media platform X. This innovative step marks a significant stride in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance public communication. Ankita, an acronym for Assam’s New-age Knowledge-based Information Technology Anchor, made her debut…
Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its voice assistant, Siri, inadvertently recorded users’ private conversations without their consent. The lawsuit claimed that Apple violated users’ privacy rights by allowing Siri to activate unintentionally and collect sensitive data, which was allegedly used for advertising and product…
In a development that has alarmed national security experts, U.S. energy officials have reportedly uncovered unauthorized communication devices, often referred to as “kill switches,” embedded in Chinese-manufactured inverters used in American solar farms. These devices could potentially allow external actors to remotely disable parts of the U.S. power grid, posing a significant threat to energy…