The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to introduce an advanced AI-powered monitoring system across nearly 40,000 km of national highways. This move is aimed at making road management more efficient and data-driven. At the core of this plan is a system called Dashcam Analytics Services (DAS), which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
The Middle East conflict has entered its fourth week and the developments have sent shockwaves through global stock markets. For the upcoming week, investor sentiment is expected to remain sensitive to global developments, particularly the ongoing crisis and its impact on crude oil prices, in the holiday-shortened trading week ahead. Alongside geopolitical cues, movements in…
Virat Kohli laughs off (Screen Grab) Indian cricket superstar and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon Virat Kohli has put an end to speculation suggesting he requested special travel arrangements during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.Reports had earlier claimed that Kohli, who has been spending considerable time in London in recent years, had asked…
World Water Day 2026: How India’s Jal Sahelis are leading the way (Image credits: Unicef) In the parched flatlands of Bundelkhand, one of India’s most water-stressed regions, a woman wakes before sunrise. She does not head to a well. She heads to a meeting. As a Jal Saheli — a “Friend of Water” — she…
Representative image (AI-generated) The highly escalated Middle East war has now entered its third week, with no indication that the United States, Israel or Iran is willing to step back from the conflict. According to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Iranian strikes on US military bases in the region…
AI-generated image Iran on Sunday said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except that of its “enemies” – a reference to the United States and Israel—amid a 48-hour “ultimatum” from US President Donald Trump to “fully open” the crucial waterway, which carries about 20% of the global crude oil supply.Also Read |…
PM Narendra Modi (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of a government, completing 8,931 days in office. He surpassed the previous record held by Pawan Kumar Chamling who served as Sikkim’s chief minister for over 24 years, remaining 8930 days in office.PM Modi served as the chief minister…
Foreign investors have turned cautious on Indian equities this month, pulling out Rs 88,180 crore so far as rising global tensions, a weakening rupee and high oil prices dent sentiment. The sharp outflow comes just weeks after a strong February, when foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had pumped in Rs 22,615 crore, the highest in 17…
Indian opener Prithvi Shaw made an emotional return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium as he rejoined the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, set to begin on March 28.Shaw’s long-standing association with Delhi Capitals came to an end after seven seasons when the franchise released him ahead of…
The Middle East crisis has entered its fourth week and the impact might spill across some Indian industries too. Smartphone market is beginning to feel the strain, with analysts cutting shipment forecasts again as the conflict starts to impact both demand and supply. Research firms have lowered their projections for 2026, pointing to a tougher…