‘People could get hurt’: Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
This undated photograph taken by the Orangutan Information Centre and released on June 10, 2026 shows a Tapanuli orangutan over a tree in the Batang Toru forest in Indonesia’s North Sumatra. | Photo Credit: AFP The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: an orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles […]
Odisha removes six-attempt cap for Civil Services exam, general candidates can now appear till age 42
Odisha has removed the six-attempt ceiling for candidates appearing for the Odisha Civil Services examination. Under the revised rules, eligible unreserved-category aspirants can now take the exam repeatedly until they reach the upper age limit of 42 years. The state has also expanded free textbooks to Classes IX and X and announced plans to strengthen […]
Bengaluru engineer Gaurav Sen has built an AI system that spots potholes and tracks who must fix them, here’s the complete story
A Bengaluru engineer has developed a technology-driven system that uses AI, dashcam footage, GPS and vehicle sensors to detect potholes and identify the contractors responsible for damaged roads. A sudden jolt on a Bengaluru road is usually enough to tell a motorist that another pothole has entered the journey. But instead of simply driving past […]
Unusual black hole found at universe’s dawn presents dusty mystery to astronomers
When the James Webb Space Telescope looks deep into the Universe, some of the objects it finds appear as small, red dots. Astronomers call them little red dots (LRDs), and they have become one of the telescope’s more intriguing discoveries. Now, an international team of astronomers has found an unusual object that may help explain […]
Odisha CPET 2026 Round 2 allotment result expcted to release today at 4 pm: Check complete details here
Odisha CPET 2026 Round 2 allotment result: The Higher Education Department, Odisha, is expected to announce the Odisha Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 round 2 allotment result today, August 17, 2026. The second and final round of seat allotment will be published through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha portal. The provisional allotment […]
Registration closes today; check fee, documents and application steps
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the registration and application window for Postgraduate Dental admission 2026. Candidates seeking admission to PG Dental courses under government colleges, government quota seats in private and minority dental colleges, and eligible seats in private dental colleges can submit their applications through the official KEA website.The registration and application […]
MSBSHSE opens application process, students can register till October 31
The Maharashtra board has begun registration for the HSC February-March 2027 examinations, with applications open until October 31. Eligible students, including regular, repeat and private candidates, can apply through the SARAL system. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has started the application process for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) February-March […]
Scientists find why a debilitating genetic disorder affects only Eurasians
Friedreich’s ataxia, or FRDA, is a genetic disorder that progressively damages the nerves and the heart. The affected individuals typically begin to show symptoms between the ages of 5 and 15. They become unsteady and their coordination is impaired. Their speech slows down and slurs. Swallowing becomes difficult. Hearing and vision deteriorates. They feel fatigued, lose sensation, […]
2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens
Two people have died in fires that broke out simultaneously Sunday on the island of Salamis near Athens, the local fire department said. (Photo: @CGTNOfficial) Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews […]
NTA orders re-test for English, Commerce and Sociology after flawed papers
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has ordered a fresh examination for UGC-NET June 2026 candidates in English, Commerce and Sociology after an expert committee found serious errors in the question papers. The re-test will be held on September 9 and 10. Candidates who appeared for the three affected subjects will not have to pay any […]