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Science and technology alone can make India a global leader, Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday, delivering the fifth memorial lecture in honour of former President and Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam at the India Islamic Cultural Centre. Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari. (PIB) “Science and technology are the only things that can make India a Vishwaguru and the largest economy,” Gadkari said. He also spoke about how agricultural stress and rural distress is primarily due to the water crisis. “But there is no shortage of water in the country,”…

new video loaded: Why Trump Is Targeting a Brazilian JudgeBy Ana Ionova and Nikolay Nikolov•September 9, 2025Tens of thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro flooded streets in Brazil to protest the criminal prosecution of Bolsonaro on charges that he attempted to stage a coup in 2022. Ana Ionova, a correspondent for The New York Times in Brazil, explains how the Supreme Court justice presiding over the trial has taken center stage.

Hiring was slower in the year ending in March than initially reported, according to a preliminary revision from the Labor Department on Tuesday. The update is part of a routine process of incorporating more complete, but less timely, data. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images U.S. employers are adding far fewer jobs than initially tallied, in the latest sign that the labor market may be weaker than expected, according to a preliminary report from the Labor Department on Tuesday. The report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows hiring for the 12 months ending in March…

A 25-year-old woman from Hyderabad, an MBBS graduate preparing for an exam, had been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for over two years. This was worsened by personal setbacks and a strained relationship with her mother. Although she had tried medications and online therapy, she had discontinued both, finding little benefit. She then reached out to Tele-MANAS, the government’s round-the-clock mental health helpline. Here, on a call, she was able to open up to a psychiatrist, who provided a patient ear and coping strategies such as journaling, exercise, meditation, and better sleep practices. She was counselled to communicate with her…

Wikipedia has often faced criticism for accuracy, but now the attacks are becoming political. One reporter says that’s putting Wikipedia at risk. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: With over 7 million English language entries, Wikipedia, the entirely volunteer-edited online encyclopedia, has been called the biggest database of human knowledge in the world. It is consistently one of the most visited websites in the world, and in its nearly 25-year history, the huge variety of topics on the site have been criticized for being crowdsourced, frivolous and inaccurate. But in his recent article for The Verge, Josh Dzieza argues that Wikipedia is one…

Gukesh Dommaraju was handed his second defeat in a row at the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand as the world champion, who entered the tournament as the third seed, slumped to 53rd spot in the standings. Gukesh lost to 24-year-old Greek grandmaster Nikolas Theodorou, ranked 81st in the world who has an ELO that is 120 points lower than the Indian’s rating. Gukesh lost in 47 moves, a day after losing to Abhimanyu Mishra, the youngest grandmaster in chess history. The critical error from Gukesh, who was a pawn up in the middle game, came on move 34. Story…

Apple launches iPhone 17 Air with a thin profile and 18 MP front lens | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Apple on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) introduced a new family member to the iPhone 17 series with the launch of iPhone 17 Air. It succeeds the Plus variant Apple used to sell. Apple iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch LTPO screen with a dynamic refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, peak brightness to 3,000 nits. iPhone 17 Air has a 5.6mm thin profile and claims a weight of 165 grams.Apple iPhone 17 Air run a A19 Pro chipset and iOS 26.…

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel is a palatial property on the French Riviera that is the most sensical pick for season four of The White Lotus. Christian Horan/Grand-Hôtel du Cap-FerratGrand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, South of FranceSarah James, our deputy digital director over at Condé Nast Traveller UK, may have hit the nail on the head when she predicted-slash-recommended Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, South of France as the locale for season four of The White Lotus. This venerable institution is not far from Nice nor Monaco—imagine the day trips—as well as the coastal…

The Gen Z group protests against corruption and the ban on many social media platforms by the government in Nepal on Monday. Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto via Getty Images Over the past 48 hours, Nepal has been rocked by deadly mass protests led by young people who are frustrated over the country’s leadership. On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces. Nepal’s prime minister, Khadga Prasad Oli also stepped down…

Japan’s second-largest shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines wants to tie up with Indian companies to build tankers in India, aiding the South Asian nation’s effort to boost local manufacturing, its chief executive, Takeshi Hashimoto said.New Delhi is modernising its maritime laws to allow foreign participation in the sector, including ship-building, ports and shipyards, to reduce freight outgoings to foreign firms by at least a third by 2047.”The Indian government has a strong preference to see the new vessels constructed in India. If possible, we want to be involved in the project,” Hashimoto told reporters at the APPEC conference in Singapore…