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Why high-performance GPUs are critical for IndiaAI Mission

In 2024, the government approved an investment of over ₹10,300 crore for the IndiaAI Mission, a five-year initiative to develop India's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in the country.

HCs allowed to appoint ad hoc judges to clear backlog

CONSIDERING pendency of cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the high courts to appoint ad hoc judges, not exceeding the 10 percent of the court's total sanctioned strength.

Tamil Nadu squander advantage, concede lead

ALL-ROUNDER Utkarsh Singh's 6 for 30 came in handy for Jharkhand to bag a lead of 79 runs over Tamil Nadu on the opening day of the final league round of the Ranji Trophy played at the Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur on Thursday.

Pollution of Palar river: SC directs TN to compensate affected persons, set up panel

The Supreme Court on Thursday passed a slew of directions, including compensation to the aggrieved, to mitigate severe pollution in Palar river in Vellore district due to discharge of untreated effluents from local tanneries.

From shores to plates

The coastal charm of Tamil Nadu meets culinary heritage at this ongoing food festival

Investors Pin Hope on Budget as Market Loses ₹27L Cr in Jan

INVESTORS are placing high hopes on the upcoming Union Budget to revive market sentiment as the ongoing equity market downturn has eroded over ₹27 lakh crore of investor wealth in the first month of 2025.

Chandigarh cross-vote gifts BJP a mayor

ALLEGED cross-voting allowed BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla to win the mayoral election of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday.

MI Cape Town Beat Sunrisers, Enter Playoffs

MI Cape Town booked their maiden entry into the playoffs of the SA20 tournament here with a 10-wicket thrashing of defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape here.

Elderly couple dies in suspected gas cylinder blast in Mayiladuthurai

The Mayiladuthurai Town police are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple in an explosion, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, at their house in Needur early on Thursday.

SP Group to seal $3 bn refinancing deal with global funds to repay debt

THE Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which owns 18.6% in over $30.5 billion worth Tata Sons, is close to sewing up a funding deal with a group of overseas alternative asset managers to refinance its outstanding debt that runs in excess of $3.2 billion.

Social media sensation Monalisa all set to make silver screen debut

MONALISA, the 16-year-old girl selling garlands and religious beads at the Maha Kumbh, who became a social media sensation owing to her deep hazel eyes, is set to make her silver screen debut.

Red meat intake increases dementia risk and cognitive decline, says study

PEOPLE who eat processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study.

DEEPSEEK'S DISRUPTION SHOULD OPEN GATE FOR INDIAN AI INITIATIVES

A new Chinese artificial intelligence model has rattled American tech giants.

Didi orders probe after univ teacher in Bengal marries student in class

The West Bengal education department on Thursday ordered an inquiry after a professor at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University (MAKAUT) at Haringhata in Nadia allegedly married a first-year student inside the classroom, a video of which has gone viral.

Do Ola and Uber charge iPhone users more?

In the past two months, many iPhone users have shared screenshots on social media alleging that they were charged more on commercial platforms like cab-hailing apps Ola and Uber, or quick-commerce apps such as Zepto.

WhatsApp-based governance platform launched in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh government launched 'Mana Mitra', a WhatsApp-based governance platform, offering 161 citizen services, including temple bookings, APSRTC tickets, and birth certificates.

Immigration among 16 bills on govt agenda

IN a well-calculated move, the NDA government may introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill during the Budget session of parliament, which will be held from Friday to April 4, with a recess.

Ravi: Govt mocking Gandhi; Min: Charges factually wrong

Governor RN Ravi has blamed the DMK government for \"mocking\" Mahatma Gandhi by observing his death anniversary in \"a corner of a city (Egmore) museum\" instead of Gandhi Mandapam in Guindy.

Why Musk's Mars Mission Is Troubled Before Take-Off

Extraplanetary spacefaring has a hoary history in science fiction. Elon Musk, our so-touted Mars visionary, is an avid sci-fi reader. A book he acknowledges as foundational to his outlook is Robert Heinlein's Hugo Award-winner, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (1967), about an insurrection of the moon's penal colony against the Earth-based Lunar Authority.

Baby dies at govt hosp, kin cite 'lack of facilities'

A 45-day-old infant, son of an ex-serviceman, allegedly died at Kandiyaperi Government Peripheral Hospital, which is attached to the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH), on Thursday.

Adani Enterprises' PAT Falls 97% to ₹58 Crore

Adani Group's flagship company - Adani Enterprises Ltd - barely managed to remain in profit in the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25) as its profit after tax (PAT) slipped 97% year-on-year to ₹58 crore.

New Lanka Govt's Honeymoon Over, Tough Calls Await

The Dissanayake regime's move on corruption is laudable. But with the poverty rate doubling, the govt needs to focus on economic recovery while balancing India and China's concerns.

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Union with 50% support can be sole negotiator in talks with company: HC

THE Madras High Court has ruled that the trade union which has mustered the support of more than 50% of the workers can be the sole negotiator and can prevent the other unions from participating in the talks with the management of an establishment regarding wage revision and other welfare matters.

Arittapatti, nearby areas must be declared as 'protected spl agri zone': Annamalai to govt

The state government must declare the entire zone around Arittapatti as a 'protected special agriculture zone,' said Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday.

City, PSG stay alive as Arsenal reach last 16

MANCHESTER City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.

Iraqi man who burned Quran shot dead in Sweden, 5 held

AN Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm, authorities said on Thursday.

Irdai puts 10% cap on hike in premiums for senior citizens

Stormy Parliament session to begin today

Visually impaired octogenarian gets reprieve as HC orders release on bail

THE Madras High Court has ordered release of a visually impaired elderly prisoner on bail from the Puzhal Central Prison.

No idea where to search for my mom'

After Maha Kumbh stampede, many missing persons untraceable; devotees continue to take holy dip