Month: May 2026

Google team finds radiation glitch that limits quantum computing

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Google team finds radiation glitch that limits quantum computing

Scientists examine a specialised refrigerator for cooling quantum computing chips at the Google Quantum AI lab in California, U.S., November 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS What is the world’s next great frontier in technology? There are multiple contenders: artificial general intelligence, programmable biology, sustainable energy, metamaterials, human-machine interfaces, and quantum computing. The future could…

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Science

Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDA’s performance

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Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDA’s performance

AINRC candidate and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, receiving certificate from election officials in Puducherry on May 4, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement Expressing happiness over the performance of his party and alliance partners in Puducherry Assembly polls, Chief Minister and AINRC founder N. Rangasamy said the date for his swearing-in for a successive term will be announced shortly….

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Nation

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new operation on Monday (May 4, 2026) seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out in an effort to keep control of the critical ‌energy shipping route. A handful…

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World

Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

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Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

On May 4, 2026, a tsunami of sorts swept across the State of Tamil Nadu and one man crested the wave – C. Joseph Vijay. An actor, once known as ‘ IllayaThalapathy’, or young commander, amongst his fans, he transitioned a decade ago to the title Thalapathy(commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he did lead…

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Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

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Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state media reported on Tuesday (May 5, 2026). China’s official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant in Changsha city of Hunan province on Monday afternoon. Published – May 05, 2026…

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Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

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Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

Trump’s attempt to use the U.S. Navy to free up shipping provoked the war’s biggest escalation since ⁠a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald ​Trump launched a new operation on Monday (May 4, 2026) seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash…

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Delhi HC protects actor Arjun Kapoor’s personality rights

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Delhi HC protects actor Arjun Kapoor’s personality rights

The Delhi High Court directed Meta and Google to disclose the ‘Basic Subscriber Information’ of certain allegedly offending Facebook/Instagram accounts and YouTube channels, respectively. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of actor Arjun Kapoor restraining several websites, online platforms from unauthorised commercial use of his name, image,…

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