South Asia

FanCode secures Formula 1 streaming rights in India

MUMBAI: FanCode has officially secured exclusive digital rights for Formula 1, marking a major moment in FanCode Formula 1 streaming in India. The agreement covers the 2024 and 2025 seasons, allowing fans across the country to stream every race weekend, including practice sessions, qualifying, sprint races, and Grand Prix events, through the FanCode platform across […]

Vandalism at Tagore’s ancestral home sparks investigation in Bangladesh

SIRAJGANJ: Authorities in Bangladesh have launched an investigation following an incident of vandalism at Shahjadpur Kachharibari, the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The incident occurred after a dispute over a motorcycle parking fee at the entrance to the historic property, which is currently a museum. According to officials, the altercation started when a […]

Ahmedabad plane crash: Police say chances of survivors still uncertain

AHMEDABAD: A devastating air disaster unfolded near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as an Air India flight bound for London crashed minutes after takeoff on Thursday. The aircraft, carrying 242 people on board, went down in a crowded residential area, prompting large-scale rescue efforts and fears of high casualties. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik told […]

ZEE5 New Identity Ushers in Hyper-Personalised, Language-First Strategy

ZEE5 new identity marks a transformational moment as the platform evolves into a hyper-personalised, language-first content hub. Announced globally on 8 June 2025, this relaunch solidifies ZEE5’s position as India’s leading homegrown digital entertainment platform with the promise of “Apni Bhasha, Apni Kahaniyan” (Multiple Languages, Infinite Stories). Central to this rebrand is a sleek, vibrant […]

Indian educators raise alarm over misuse of AI in student research

NEW DELHI: The rising use of generative AI in Indian classrooms and research programmes is stirring concern among educators, as debates grow over how to balance technological assistance with academic integrity. With AI in Indian education becoming increasingly common, the discussion is shifting from “if” to “how” these tools should be used to genuinely support […]

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