AI takes JEE (advanced) test, does well... but not enough for IIT seat

An artificial intelligence (AI) module, based on the model underpinning ChatGPT, scored well enough to be in the 80-90 percentile of India’s one of the toughest engineering college admission tests but did not fare well enough to clinch scores that would secure a seat in the premier Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) colleges, an experiment by IIT-Delhi researchers has claimed.

200 good or moderate air days so far in 2023: CAQM

A change in the wind direction and increase in temperatures managed to keep the Capital’s air quality in the “moderate” category for a second straight day — a relief after pollution levels increased briefly late last week owing to the annual farm fires and meteorological conditions. With this, Delhi for the second time since 2015 recorded 200 “good to moderate” air days so far this year, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR said.

DPCC notifies complete ban on firecrackers in Capital till Jan 1

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Monday said it has notified a complete ban on firecrackers across the Capital till January 1, 2024. The ban includes the manufacturing, storage, bursting, and sale of all types of crackers, including green crackers, officials aware of the development said.

PWD prepares plan to 'decongest' Press Enclave Rd, needs govt nod

The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has chalked out a plan to decongest the perpetually choked Press Enclave Marg in south Delhi, officials said on Monday, adding that the proposal that includes creating more U-turns along the stretch, narrowing the central verge and stripping the road of encroachments

Dealing with the missing Caribbean flavour at World Cup they once ruled

Two months after an eventful but forgettable 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, Dave Martins, of the Tradewinds band, recorded a calypso named \"Take a Rest\" and couriered it to radio stations across the Caribbean.

Israel pounds Gaza, prepares to mount a ground offensive

Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday and cut off the water supply as it kept bombing targets in the crowded Palestinian enclave in response to the Hamas surprise assault it has likened to the 9/11 attacks.

Behind women's reservation in local body polls, tales of patriarchy, proxy candidates

In a pale blue shirt, sitting on a chair in the centre of a dimly lit room in his home, hands on his knee, the women of his household hovering behind him, 60-year-old Namandilal Meena flashes the smile of an important man.

Military airlifts flood victims in Sikkim; toll 89

Army helicopters began the arduous process of evacuating stranded tourists in Sikkim on Monday, five days after flash floods caused by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) devastated the hill state and parts of West Bengal and inclement weather hampered rescue operations. The death toll from the disaster rose to 89.

Stage set for polls in 5 states

161 million voters to have their say in last batch of key assembly polls in run-up to the Lok Sabha elections; verdict out on Dec 3

Sikkim Flood Toll Hits 82 Amid Slush And Debris

Eighty-two people have been confirmed dead in the Sikkim flash floods, with 32 bodies recovered from the hill state, 46 from West Bengal, and four in neighbouring Bangladesh, officials confirmed on Sunday evening, as the toll from the disaster skyrocketed amid protracted and arduous relief operations that involved rescuers combing through river-beds and debris caked in layers of silt.

Rahul, Kohli Steer India To Opening Win

The hosts’ chase saw three batters get out without scoring but Kohli and Rahul took charge to seal a sixwicket win

Indian Stocks Brace For Israel-Hamas War Impact

Any escalation of the conflict could fuel surge in crude oil prices, affecting India

Iran Has Hand In Organising Attacks: Israeli Envoy

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon on Sunday accused Iran of having a hand in organising the deadly terror attacks that have killed hundreds of people and said the support of countries such as India is needed for Israel's actions to prevent further atrocities.

Israel Targets Gaza, Lebanon Amid Ground Strikes On Day 2

Over 700 killed on Israeli side, at least 300 deaths in Gaza as fears of wider conflict persist in already volatile region

SUGAR, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE!

As autumn sets in, restaurant menus are being ruled by green leafy vegetables, seasonal produce and fresh herbs for a flavourful upgrade

PANKA TRIPATHI: I'VE ONLY WATCHED 50 FILMS IN MY LIFE

The debate about censorship of content on OTT might be growing, but actor Pankaj Tripathi shares that he is oblivious to the discourse. Though his filmography includes web projects like Kaagaz, Mimi (both 2021), Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach (2022), he says doesn't \"consume content\" and can't comment on it.

Martinelli strikes late as Arsenal end Manchester City curse

Arsenal ended their eight-year wait for a Premier League win over Manchester City as Gabriel Martinelli's late strike sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory against the champions on Sunday.

The nicest guys' who have found the winning mantra

This is a New Zealand side that, mind you, is still waiting on Kane Williamson to get match fit. Tim Southee one half of their best ODI opening bowling attack ever-is recovering from a thumb injury. As is Lockie Ferguson, who has a unique ability to generate fearsome pace with a frame not quite of a conventional fast bowler. Individuals should never matter in a team sport.

'MIGHT HAVE TO CHANGE COMBOS DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS'

Rohit Sharma on Sunday admitted that the biggest challenge in front of his side would be to play in different conditions over the course of the World Cup, and the Indian captain did not rule out making changes in team combinations to suit the demands of a particular venue.

The quiet enforcer works his magic

In 10 balls, he broke Australia’s spine with 3 wickets, his name barely being chanted from his familiar Chepauk stands

'Surge in demand for high-end products'

E-commerce major Amazon is witnessing growing demand for expensive watches, clothing, beauty products, and pricey footwear on its platform, hinting at a clear post-covid19 shift from value purchases to discretionary spending.

India seeks support to raise farm import duties

India is working to build a consensus among developing nations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to push for a special safeguard mechanism (SSM) that will let them temporarily raise agricultural import duties, a person aware of the matter said. The trade body's 13th inter-ministerial meeting will be held in Abu Dhabi in February.

Death toll in Afghanistan quakes tops 2,400

The death toll from a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan rose sharply again on Sunday to more than 2,400, with nearly 10,000 injured, as rescue workers dug through razed villages for vanishing signs of life.

100+ Israelis taken to Gaza in complication for Tel Aviv

Yoni Asher last spoke to his wife on Saturday morning, when she called from her mother's home in southern Israel near the Gaza border. \"She told me terrorists had infiltrated the home,\" he said. \"The phone got disconnected.\"

Toll crosses 700, Israel confronts failings

Experts say the scale of attack points to big lapses in Israeli intel, with implications likely on Netanyahu’s political prospects

Rajnath heads to France, Italy to deepen ties

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday will embark on his official visits to Italy and France from October 9 to 12 to deepen defence cooperation with the two countries, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.

New panel to oversee consecration of Ram idol; priests to undergo test

A new panel - Sri Ram Sewa Vidhi Vidhan Samiti will now look after the preparations and other details for the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla and related events at the Ram temple, members of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust said on Sunday, adding that a test will be conducted to appoint priests in the panel. The format and facets of the test are yet to be decided, the trust added.

Israel requires a fresh approach with Palestine

The daring and complex military offensive by Hamas into Israel on October 7 has left in its devastating trail multiple lessons and dilemmas for the Jewish State. While Israel has immense military firepower to extract an overwhelming revenge against Hamas and allied Palestinian outfits in the Gaza Strip, the bigger challenge it faces is in the political and diplomatic arenas.

A Nobel for Iran's Mother Courage

Narges Mohammadi's peace prize is a recognition for the thousands of women in Iran who are associated with a non-violent struggle for equal rights

Decoding Karnataka's plan to track hate speech, fake news

The Karnataka government has begun working on a unit that will scrutinise complaints and monitor the internet for misinformation and hate speech, according to tender documents and remarks by state’s information technology minister Priyank Kharge. He said a rough budget of at least ₹10 crore will be allotted, and shared new details of how the unit will function.