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Willow: What Google's landmark error-correcting chip means for the world of quantum computing

NEW DELHI: Google has just announced a new quantum chip, Willow, and the breakthrough needs to be read right in order to understand its implications.

Warming, wildfires: Arctic now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, says NOAA

After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday.

Baku's biggest legacy will be a reform of COP

INTERVIEW MARK WATTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF C40 CITIES

A death every two days: Capital's tryst with HTVs

Heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) such as trucks, trailers and containers have been involved in almost one fatal road accident every other day till November this year, according to Delhi Traffic Police data.

Sambhal sparks rift: INDIA bloc allies face leadership turmoil?

THE SAMBHAL DISPUTE REFLECTS BROADER TENSIONS WITHIN THE INDIA BLOC, PARTICULARLY OVER LEADERSHIP

US, UK and Indian breed horses to aid cops in mela crowd management

Specially trained Mounted Police will ensure effective crowd control during Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj.

LIKE SAMBHAL, SP SHOULD RAISE RAMPUR ISSUE IN PARLIAMENT: AZAM KHAN

Jailed Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former MP from Rampur, Mohammad Azam Khan, has shot a letter to India bloc, asking it to clarify its position on atrocities on Muslims in Rampur and the issue of Sambhal.

JEWAR AIRPORT NEARS COMPLETION, EXPECTED TO COMMENCE IN APRIL 2025: NAIDU

The Jewar Airport project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at bolstering connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR) and western Uttar Pradesh, is on the cusp of completion and is expected to commence operations in April 2025, said Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday.

Privatisation will lead to layoffs, staff reversion and higher rates

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd's (UPPCL) recent proposal to privatize its two most loss-making discoms - Dakshinanchal (Agra) and Purvanchal (Varanasi) - has evoked sharp reactions from employees' unions that have launched agitations, demanding a rollback of the plan, while both sides present strong arguments.

Court to hear plea for security on Dec 16

LUCKNOW: The court of civil judge (junior division) in Jaunpur on Tuesday accepted an application of the Swaraj Vahini Association, seeking police security for the court commissioner for carrying out a survey of the 14th century Atala Masjid.

Over 4 lakh fake birth certs generated on bogus names in UP, Bihar: Charge sheet

LUCKNOW: Unbelievable but true! Over four lakh fake birth and 5,000 fake death certificates were generated on bogus names and addresses in at least 29 districts across UP and 13 in Bihar by a widespread nexus that was busted in the Salon development block of UP's Rae Bareli this year in July, revealed the charge sheet filed in the case after four months of investigation, said Rae Bareli police on Tuesday.

Change in the air as India get ready for Brisbane test

The final nets session in Adelaide gives indications of possible changes in line-up after the pink-ball Test loss

At business end, it's important for Gukesh to be himself

After the twists and turns in the World Chess Championship Games 11 and 12, the match has now come to a very unpredictable juncture.

Manu Bhaker looks to ease back into action at National shooting

NEW DELHI: India's Paris Olympics medallists will be back in action at the Senior National Shooting Championships starting on Wednesday.

Ministry, SAI to introduce franchise national leagues

NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) have decided to organise franchise-based professional national leagues in several key sports disciplines at the grassroots and developmental levels.

Restoring inflation-growth balance key task for new guv

MUMBAI: Restoring the growth-inflation balance will be the most important task ahead for the new Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra as he takes charge on Wednesday, said the outgoing Governor Shaktikanta Das.

INDIGO TO RAMP UP BIZ CLASS TO 45 AIRCRAFT BY 2026

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by an enthusiastic response, India's largest air carrier IndiGo plans to expand its business-class product IndiGoStretch to about 45 aircraft by 2026, from two planes currently.

India defends fishers, proposes per capita subsidy model

INDIAN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR PROVIDES LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT TO 28 MN FISHERS

Policy tweaks slow electric 2-wheeler subsidy claims

NEW DELHI: The number of electric two-wheelers for which buyers claimed subsidies has dropped to a three-year low this fiscal, as automakers skipped the benefits following stringent rules and frequent changes in criteria.

Amazon to begin 15-min deliveries trial in B'luru

NEW DELHI: Amazon is taking the fight to India's quick commerce startups.

Tata Trusts resolute on SP Group share transfer

Stand on Shapoorji Pallonji's Tata Sons shares scotches harmony speculation

Rebels name head of transitional Syria govt

DAMASCUS: The rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad and are now in power in Syria appointed a transitional head of government Tuesday to run the country until March 1, a statement said.

BRAZIL'S PREZ 'STABLE' AFTER EMERGENCY BRAIN SURGERY

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was in \"stable\" condition after emergency surgery for an \"intracranial haemorrhage\" and should leave hospital next week, his doctors said on Tuesday.

Military court indicts ex-Pak intel chief for misusing his authority

A retired Pakistani army general who served as the spy chief in the government of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been indicted by a military court over charges of indulging in politics, violating the Official Secrets Act and misusing his authority, the military said on Tuesday.

Israel carries out a wave of airstrikes across Syria

DAMASCUS: Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said on Tuesday.

Hounded for hawkish security policies: Israeli PM at graft trial

He is testifying at the same time Israel is engaged in a war in Gaza and facing new threats posed by regional turmoil, including in Syria

Trump nominates Indian-American to justice dept job

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican leader and lawyer from California who backed the farmers' protests in 2020 and slammed India for allegedly plotting assassinations of Sikhs in North America more recently, as the assistant attorney general in charge of civil rights in the Department of Justice.

What the Biden years meant for New Delhi

PM Modi showed grace in visiting Delaware and thanking Joe Biden. It isn't Indian culture to discredit friends when they are down and out

New RBI guv must keep macro picture in sight

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is one of India's most illustrious institutions. It is entrusted with maintaining order and stability in the Indian economy, especially in managing the government's debt, foreign exchange markets and the domestic financial sector.

Why checklists matter for efficiency and planning

Donald Trump, never one to shy away from spectacle, recently announced that billionaire businessman Elon Musk and entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy will helm a department of government efficiency (DOGE) to cut wasteful government expenditure.