Panic buttons in public vehicles pressed 13,600 times in April in Chandigarh, none for real emergencies

Panic button misuse in Chandigarh CHANDIGARH: Panic buttons installed in public service vehicles for use in life-threatening emergencies have largely become a source of false alarms, with over 13,600 activations recorded in April alone — none of which involved genuine distress or emergencies.According to a senior UT official, around 80 of these cases involved passengers … Read more

The city’s new favourite hobby

Somewhere between overpriced cocktails, “We should catch up soon” texts that never happen, and dinners where everybody is secretly on their phones, Chennai’s young adults have found a new social currency: weaponised Uno cards, emotionally devastating Taboo rounds, and friendships hanging by a thread over Catan trades. Across the city, board games and card games … Read more

Dileep Raj’s tragic demise starts health debate; Experts warn about viral heart attack claims

The sudden demise of Dileep Raj at the age of 47 has left the Kannada film industry and fans in deep shock. Before the actor’s demise, he reportedly experienced some pain in his chest area. Instead of heading straight to the nearest medical facility, he used his smartwatch to check his heartbeats and neglected the … Read more

India voices concern over Strait of Hormuz, Gaza at BRICS conclave

India on Thursday voiced strong concerns over the crisis in West Asia, warning that continued tensions threaten global energy supplies, maritime stability and economic security, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar urged BRICS nations to find “practical ways” to deal with geopolitical upheavals and “unilateral coercive” sanctions.Addressing the opening day of a two-day BRICS conclave, … Read more

As layoffs cross 1 lakh across tech industry in 2026, here are AI-proof jobs for engineers

Intel is laying off over 2,000 employees across the U.S. as part of a cost-cutting strategy, significantly impacting Oregon and Arizona. Tech layoffs have crossed 1 lakh in 2026, with LinkedIn the latest big name to join the cull. But for engineers worried about being next, here are jobs that are surviving the AI shake-up—and … Read more

Trump praises China’s Xi Jinping

US president Donald Trump on Friday praised Chinese president Xi Jinping, saying “you wouldn’t find a guy like him in Hollywood” as he lauded Xi’s leadership and global stature. Trump described the Chinese leader as a respected figure who has governed nearly 1.5 billion people for a long time.Speaking about Xi, Trump also referred to … Read more

Class 12 scorecards expected shortly- where and how to check marks online

Odisha CHSE Result 2026: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha is expected to announce the Odisha Class 12 board results soon for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Once released, students who appeared for the CHSE Odisha examinations this year will be able to check and download their marksheets online through the official result … Read more

Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers emerge as potential fits for the All-Pro wide receiver

NFL Trade Rumors: Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers emerge as potential fits for the All-Pro wide receiver (Getty) Tyreek Hill’s future has quietly become one of the biggest storylines around current NFL trade rumors. The veteran wide receiver still remains unsigned after dealing with a serious knee injury last season, and several teams around … Read more

Drained Nikhat Zareen suffers shock trials exit

Nikhat Zareen (Image credit: X) PATIALA: Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen suffered a heartbreaking exit from boxing selection trials for the upcoming CWG and Asian Games on Thursday. But beyond the disappointment of defeat, Nikhat revealed the physical and mental toll of a chaotic two-week build-up that she described as “torturous” for boxers.Competing in the … Read more