An Indian-origin man in Canada won a $500,000 lottery after he matched all four numbers on a ticket. The British Columbia lottery company said the odds of matching the four numbers are approximately one in 3.7 million but Surrey resident Sandeep Sidhu did it. CTV News reported that Sidhu was at a gas station when he got to know about his jackpot. He went straight home and told his wife. His wife did...
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A new report reveals a surprising trend: wealthier, more digitalized Indian states are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. While richer states boast better defenses, they face a higher volume of threats. Conversely, poorer states, despite weaker defenses, experience fewer attacks. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana offer the least cybercrime protection, while Rajasthan and Assam lead in security. NEW...
The bustling streets of Delhi witnessed the thrilling conclusion of the preliminary rounds for the India International Coffee Festival 2026 The Delhi preliminary rounds of the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 concluded on a high-octane note on December 7, marking the successful wrap of a three-city qualifier series leading up to the National Finals. Organised by the Specialty Coffee...
NEW DELHI: The choice is between an artificially sustained painful life and peaceful death. As a medical board of four specialised doctors told Supreme Court about the condition of 31-year-old Harish Rana who has been living with 100% disability in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years and stressed the negligible chance of his recovery, the court Thursday decided to set in motion the next stage of...
A styled and curated buffet at the Mantena–Gadiraju wedding in Udaipur; (inset) Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju at their wedding which has curated regional and global mealsCredit for inset: @storiesbyjosephradhik When Netra Mantena–Vamsi Gadiraju’s ‘Billionaire Wedding’ unfolded in Udaipur, the food was not just good to eat. But it was also the star of the show. Luxury food stylist Rakhee...
The Supreme Court questioned Delhi Police on invoking stringent UAPA provisions against riot accused for speeches, seeking justification for linking terror acts to their words. Justices sought clarity on how Section 15, pertaining to terrorist acts, applies when arms weren't directly used by the accused, who have been jailed for over five years. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court questioned Delhi Police...
Chennai: India needs an ethical AI (artificial intelligence) alliance with all states, industries minister T R B Rajaa said here on Wednesday. "All the states need to be involved and consulted. What is acceptable to Tamil Nadu may not be acceptable to Assam or Gujarat, so every single state needs to be involved. Academia, civil society, state govts, and independent experts need to be consulted....
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a nearly two-hour closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah to finalise key appointments to the Central Information Commission (CIC). The discussions revolved around the selection of the Chief Information Commissioner, eight Information Commissioners, and the Vigilance Commissioner in the...
Goa authorities allegedly ignored a report detailing "gross violations" at a property where a fatal nightclub fire occurred, dropping proceedings against the owner. Meanwhile, in Delhi, agencies are passing the buck over a vanished wetland, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Central Pollution Control Board blaming each other for its disappearance under landfill waste. PANAJI: Less than two...
Cuttack: India's Hardik Pandya celebrates with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a resounding 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, powered by Hardik Pandya’s strong all-round display and a disciplined bowling performance. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in the five-match series. Chasing 176,...