Centre to roll out special programme for remediation of 44% of legacy waste within a year

Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK: Government

The UK government has confirmed lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, potentially adding 1.5 million young voters. Alongside this, British voters can now use UK-issued bank cards as voter ID, and stricter measures will be implemented to combat foreign donations and protect candidates from harassment.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency: White House confirms

INDIA bloc leaders to meet virtually on July 19: Political situation on agenda

Intel layoffs announced in July cross 5,000, numbers increase by 4 times in ...

Global semiconductor giant Intel is implementing a significant restructuring plan, resulting in over 5,000 layoffs across US locations including California, Oregon, Arizona and Texas. The job cuts, impacting engineers, senior leaders, and back-office staff, aim to streamline operations and address financial losses. This follows 15,000 job cuts earlier in 2024, bringing the total to over 20,000.

India test fires Prithvi-II, Agni-I: Trials under nuclear command successful

Watch: Supporters of BJP, NCP (SP) clash inside Maha assembly premises

Netra MkII: India clears Rs 20,000 cr project for next-gen airborne warning systems

Watch: Supporters of BJP, NCP (SP) clash inside Maha assembly premises; video shows heated face-off

Inside tech billionaire diets: Musk eats Mars Bars; Zuckerberg eats everything

Tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have unique eating habits, from quick meals and sweet cravings to carnivore experiments. Jeff Bezos enjoys mindful mornings with exotic dishes, while Jack Dorsey practices extreme dietary restrictions. Bill Gates favours fast food, Richard Branson loves tea, and Steve Jobs followed spiritual fasting, reflecting their diverse approaches to food and health.

Watch: Army tests Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh

Top ent news: Salman Khan on difficulty in action scenes, Renuka Shahane on language row

From Salman Khan powering through gruelling action scenes in freezing Ladakh for Battle of Galwan, to Kriti Sanon joining Don 3 after Kiara Advani’s exit, the headlines sizzle. Renuka Shahane speaks out on the Hindi-Marathi language row, Ram Kapoor supports Deepika’s 8-hour shift stance, and Priyanka-Nick’s beach PDA turns up the heat!

NCERT calls Babur brutal: What history’s shifting lens reveals about the Mughal emperor

NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook calls Babur “brutal and ruthless,” sparking debates among students and scholars. But history’s view of the Mughal emperor has always been a shifting kaleidoscope—from Baburnama’s poetic warlord to British colonial critiques, and modern takes by Dalrymple and Maldahiyar. This article dives into centuries of contrasting portrayals and asks: Are students ready to meet Babur not as a hero or villain—but as both?

UIDAI plans simplifying offline Aadhaar for citizen KYC; safer, user-friendly process

The UIDAI is enhancing offline Aadhaar-based KYC to boost security and user-friendliness across financial services. This initiative aims to allow KYC completion without sharing Aadhaar numbers or personal details, promoting privacy. By promoting QR codes and PDFs, UIDAI simplifies the verification process and encourages compliant adoption among startups and financial providers.

Range Rover Velar launched in India at Rs 89.90 lakh: Details

Range Rover introduces the Velar Autobiography in India, priced at Rs 89.90 lakh. This flagship trim offers enhanced features and refinement, available in both petrol and diesel. It boasts copper accents, 20-inch alloy wheels, and Pixel LED headlamps. The interior includes Windsor leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Meridian sound system.