The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification after questions were raised on social media about some CUET PG 2026 subjects being conducted on more than one date and the absence of score normalisation.The agency said the confusion relates to a small group of candidates whose examinations had to be rescheduled due to circumstances…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
CALIFORNIA: Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California.The Sandy Fire was reported around 10 am in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.By mid-afternoon it had consumed more than 500 acres (200 hectares) of dry brush and damaged…
Far out in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, a vast and largely unexplored stretch of seafloor is reshaping how scientists understand deep-ocean history. Hidden within the Diamantina fracture zone, often described as part of the world’s largest whale graveyard, the seabed is marked by long scars, deep trenches, and ridges that plunge into near-total darkness under…
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup.(Photo/PTI) DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far…
India’s efforts to build indigenous artificial intelligence models received a boost this week as Avataar AI unveiled Varya, a video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts while significantly reducing the cost associated with AI video creation.The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and selected under govt’s India AI Mission, said the…
BYD India has just introduced its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, bringing its globally established plug-in hybrid system to the market. Designed as an electric-first hybrid powertrain, the technology combines a petrol engine, electric motor and battery pack, while offering a claimed combined driving range of more than 1,200km.How does this work?Unlike conventional…
Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his iconic swimming pool paintings and vibrant style, has passed away in London at the age of 88. His career spanned seven decades, embracing diverse mediums from painting to digital art, leaving a legacy of joyful and innovative work that deeply touched the public and art world alike….
‘Premalu’ star Naslen’s ‘Mollywood Times’ has found itself at the centre of a controversy related to its certification process. Reports say that the version screened in theatres may not match the version that was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for approval.The CBFC is reportedly examining the matter and also gathering information…
The Union government on Friday issued a warning ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination scheduled for June 21, saying any attempt to distort, disrupt or tamper with the process would invite strict legal action.The message came during a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, who assessed preparedness for the re-examination…