Delhi Records Best Air Quality In 7 Years For 2025, Barring COVID Period

Delhi recorded its best air quality in seven years in 2025, excluding the COVID years, with the lowest PM2.5 and PM10 levels, 79 'Good' to 'Satisfactory' AQI days, and an annual average AQI of 201, reveals data.

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PM Modi Chairs The 50th PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired 50th PRAGATI meeting, reviewing key infrastructure projects. Highlighting on reforms for simplification, performance in delivery, and transformation via citizen impact, pushing States to adopt similar mechanisms.

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Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi-NCR: Airports, Airlines Including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet Issue Advisories For Fliers

Delhi Airport Flight Status: IndiGo said that foggy conditions are present across Delhi and several airports in northern India this morning and if reduced visibility conditions persist, flight departures and arrivals may be impacted as the day progresses.

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NIA Court Issues Proclamation Against US, Turkey, And Germany-Based Accused In Propaganda Case

The case pertains to serious offences under Sections 153-A and 505 of the IPC and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. 

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Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

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2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

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DNA Analysis: How Delhi’s Toxic Air Is Forcing High-Package Professionals To Quit Job

In today’s DNA, Zee News anchor Pratyush Khare analysed how Delhi’s toxic air is forcing high-package professionals to quit job.  

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PM Modi Asks States To Encourage Manufacturing, Boost Food Exports

PM Modi called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost Ease of Doing Business and strengthen the services sector with the aim of making India a Global Services Giant, while also urging them to focus on boosting food exports. 

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Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

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National Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore In Refunds For Consumers Over Eight Months

The government noted that having more than 1,000 partner companies helped the helpline resolve complaints more effectively.

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Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A

Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A.

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Aravalli Row On Monday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the controversial definition of the Aravalli hills and other issues linked to it on Monday, December 29.

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.

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Punjab CM To Chair Cabinet Meeting On Dec 29 Ahead Of Assembly Session

The cabinet meeting will be held a day before the state of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on December 30.

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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

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Congress Reacts To Attacks On Bangladeshi Hindus, Calls It ‘Matter Of Concern’

Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday voiced concern over attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country and said that this is a matter of concern.

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`Irresponsible`: China Condemns US Pentagon Report, Rejects Claims Of Undermining India Ties

China has strongly criticised a recent US Pentagon report, calling it “irresponsible” and accusing it of distorting China’s defence policy, sowing discord with India, and exaggerating military threats, while affirming that China seeks stable, long-term relations with India.

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Why US H-1B Rule Change Is Worrying Indian Tech Workers And Diaspora Families

The final rule, published in the Federal Register, allows H-1B cap and advanced degree selections to be made in a “weighted manner based on the wage level listed in each H-1B registration”, linked to the salary offered by the prospective employer.

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`Keep an Eye On Threats`: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi Issues Directives In Security Review Ahead Of Tourist Season

The meeting was attended by all DIGs of the Kashmir Zone, DIG CRPF North/South Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all district SSPs of the Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Railways, and other senior officers.

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Pakistan’s Airspace Got Smaller: Meet India`s Next-Generation Air Defence Weapon That Is Deadlier Than Akash

The DRDO has successfully completed trials of the Akash-NG missile, which is capable of intercepting high-speed aerial threats at altitudes ranging from 30 metres to 20 kilometres. Equipped with indigenous seekers and dual-pulse motors, this advanced system will soon join the Indian Army and the Air Force.

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Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says

With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.

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The year data centers went from backend to center stage

Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.

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`Yes To Mosques, No To Army Base` - AIMIM And Congress MLAs` Hypocrisy Exposed In Kishanganj | DNA

Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM party, joined by Congress MLAs, has launched a full-scale campaign against the proposed Indian Army camp in Kishanganj, Bihar.

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Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

The company has issued a software update to its autonomous driving system to fix its lane-crossing behavior.

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DNA Analysis: Does Bengal Police’s Lathi Decide By Agenda, Not Law?

In today’s DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analysed the selective Policing in West Bengal.  

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Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows

This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.

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CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance resigns

Tory Bruno's abrupt departure comes after 12 years in the role. The company, a Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture, has had to fight to keep pace with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Over 13 Lakh Indian Students Studied Abroad In 2024: NITI Aayog

According to the study, Canada, the US, the UK and Australia together hosted around 8.5 lakh Indian students, who spent nearly Rs 2.9 lakh crore on higher education during 2023–24. 

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Jaguar Jets In Oman To Be Dismantled, What Will India Actually Get?

India cannot afford to let the Jaguar strike aircraft fade away. That is why New Delhi is turning to Oman to support its frontline combat fleet.

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How Congress Is Shaping Its Minority Policy In Telangana | Explained

Revanth Reddy is recasting the Congress in Telangana as an assertive protector of minorities, linking their rights and religious freedoms directly to the party’s political legacy. By challenging the BRS’s welfare-driven model and AIMIM’s identity politics, Telangana is becoming a test case for the Congress’s broader minority strategy.

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‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation.

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OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level

ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.

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Hijab Row or Vote Bank Politics? Jharkhand Govt’s Special Offer Sparks Big Questions- DNA Decodes

The Jharkhand government is willing to appoint Nusrat Parveen on a monthly salary of Rs 3 lakh. In addition, she has been promised a posting of her choice anywhere in the state, along with a government flat to address housing concerns.

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Delhi Minister Sirsa Warns Of Strict Action Against Those Violating GRAP-4 Curbs

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa warned of strict action against polluting industries and construction activities violating GRAP-4 norms as the city’s AQI neared 400. With western disturbance and foggy conditions expected, authorities said enforcement will intensify from Sunday to protect public health.

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From Roombas to e-bikes, why are hardware startups going bankrupt?

The hardware world had a brutal week, with iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filing for bankruptcy.  Each company faces its own mix of tariff pressures, supply chain issues, and shifting markets, but together they tell a larger story about the challenges of building physical products in an era of global trade tensions and cheap overseas competition. From […]

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DNA Analysis: Why Bangladeshi Player Playing In IPL Amid Rising Anti-India Slogans?

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analysed why Bangladeshi player playing in IPL amid rising amid-India slogans

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ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending

ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.

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LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025

LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.

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Meet ‘Hindu Sheikh’ Who Gave Loans to Oman’s Sultan: The Untold Link Between India And Oman | EXPLAINED

Beyond modern diplomacy, the relationship between the two countries dates back more than 150 years and is closely linked to an Indian-origin business family that played a pivotal role in Oman’s economic history. 

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WAQF Monopoly Ends In Gujarat As HC Ends Fee Exemption, Puts Them On Par With Other Religious Trusts

In its order, the High Court clarified that the fee exemption earlier enjoyed by Waqf Boards—owing to ambiguities in the old Waqf law—will no longer be available. 

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Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day

Cisco said it discovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting its customers by exploiting a zero-day in some of the company's most popular products.

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Rashtrapati Bhavan Purges Colonial Legacy, Replaces Portraits Of British ADCs With PVCs Awardee; PM Modi Says...

The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war. 

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Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm

It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.

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Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better

Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.

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Decoding Shashi Tharoor`s Widening Rift With Congress: Can BJP Benefit From It In Kerala?

With the gap widening between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress party, questions are now focused on the possible impact on the party’s internal cohesion in the days ahead, especially as Kerala heads toward the 2026 elections.

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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For some users, the dark web report seemed like a valuable tool, scanning various data breach […]

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Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things

As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!

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Deadly Precision, Total Target Kill Capability – Inside DRDO’s Pralay Missile System

From pinpoint strikes to fully indigenous digital mission planning, Pralay shows how India is building a strike missile system designed to hit hard, move fast and operate without any foreign dependence.

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WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test

Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.

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Grok gets the facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting

Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.

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Mesa shuts down credit card that rewarded cardholders for paying their mortgages

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages.

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Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP Working President At 45: How Old Are India’s Other Party Chiefs?

The decision, taken by the BJP’s Parliamentary Board after weeks of anticipation, signals a notable generational shift within the party’s leadership structure. Party sources indicate that Nabin is likely to be elected as the BJP’s national president next year, shortly after Makar Sankranti on January 14.

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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: CAQM Invokes Stage IV Of GRAP As AQI Hits ‘Severe +’

Slow winds and unfavourable weather in the National Capital are trapping pollutants, pushing air quality to alarming levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of GRAP as Delhi's AQI hits 446, nearing 'Severe Plus'.

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DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food

A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.

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AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects

Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates.

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Pakistan`s `Shadow Army` Exposed: 3 Million Jihadis Make Regular Military Look Like Toy Soldiers; Even 8-Year-Olds Can`t Escape This Terror Factory

Pakistan’s madrasas are mass-producing terrorists, while Sharif and Munir beam with pride.

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Netflix is showing Hollywood what happens when a startup grows up

A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one.  What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles have quietly become part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing out in […]

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Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Check Date, Time And Counting Process

According to the election schedule, the entire vote counting and result declaration process must be completed by December 18.

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Epic Games’s Fortnite is back in US Google Play Store, as court partially reverses restrictions it won on iOS

The game is back on the Google Play Store, but another court decision is rolling back some of the developer-friendly changes on iOS.

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Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming ‘massive’ copyright infringement

Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.

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J-K Police Book Hotels, Houseboats For Violating Foreigners Act After Chinese National`s Detention

At least six FIRs have been registered so far. The charges fall under sections of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, with non-compliance considered a serious offence punishable with imprisonment of up to five years and fines.

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Reddit is testing verification badges

Verified users will actually be notable figures, not just people who paid for the checkmark.

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Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls

Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. The new feature lets up to five people join a family group overseen by one member who acts as the administrator and manages scam-blocking settings for the others.

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Goa Nightclub Fire: How Luthra Brothers Flee Abroad Amid The Chaos | DNA Analysis

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra escaped to Thailand hours after a deadly Goa nightclub fire killed 25, highlighting police lapses and regulatory failures. Interpol has issued notices while investigations and demolition of illegal club sections continue.

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India Is Set To Field A Missile That Can Hit 300 KM Away – The Weapon Pakistan’s PL-15 Cannot Match

India’s Su-30MKI fleet is set for a major boost with the 300-km-range R-37M, which is aimed at neutralising high-value Pakistani assets.

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Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that’s a bigger deal than it sounds

Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows.

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Saurabh And Gaurav Luthra, Owners Of Goa Club, Fled To Phuket Within 5 Hours Of Tragedy

A devastating fire at Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub killed 25 people, while owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra reportedly fled to Phuket within hours of the incident. Police have launched a nationwide and international hunt, arrested four managers, and suspect a cylinder blast as the cause.

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The Back-Story Of Indigo Meltdown: How India’s Largest Airline Let A Crisis Spiral Out Of Control

IndiGo’s operations unravelled as pilot shortages, mounting fatigue and delayed decisions collided, raising serious questions about DGCA’s inaction during one of India’s biggest aviation breakdowns.

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Netflix co-CEO reportedly discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump

Will Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to acquire the storied movie studio thanks to CEO David Ellison’s connections to the Trump administration, new reporting in Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President […]

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X deactivates European Commission’s ad account after the company was fined €120M

X has seemingly penalized the European Commission's account after the commission fined the company over blue checkmarks and ad transparency.

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Four Held In Goa Nightclub Inferno; Eyewitness Blames Pyro Gun For Blaze- DEETS

A fire at a Goa restaurant-club killed 25 people, prompting CM Pramod Sawant to announce ex-gratia aid and confirm four detentions. Bodies are being identified, while an eyewitness blamed a pyro gun spark for the rapidly spreading blaze.

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Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?

Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.

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Government Launches Nationwide Drive To Return Rs 190 Crore In Unclaimed Bank Deposits | DNA

Nearly ₹190 crore belonging to around five lakh citizens has been lying unclaimed in banks for years, prompting the government to launch a major recovery initiative. The new UDGAM portal allows people to trace forgotten deposits across all banks and reclaim their money easily.

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How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?

It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.

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IndiGo CEO Served Show-Cause Notice As DGCA Flags `Massive` Flight Disruptions

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) described the episode as one of the most serious disruptions faced by the sector in recent years and said the crisis had caused “severe inconvenience, hardship and distress” to travellers nationwide.

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ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds

ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.

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DNA Decodes: What Putin’s Power-Packed Delhi Visit Reveals To World

India-Russia key agreements include the Economic Cooperation Program till 2030, a push to fast-track India’s FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union, enhanced collaboration in agriculture and fertiliser production, joint initiatives to scale up shipbuilding in India, and the extension of e-tourist visas for Russian citizens, with group visas made free. 

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2 Held In Ujjain; Rs 17.5 Lakh Counterfeit Notes Seized

Madhya Pradesh Crime Branch seized ₹17.5 lakh fake notes in Ujjain, arresting two while the kingpin fled. The case links to earlier arrests and another major counterfeit racket busted in Bhopal.

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Legal AI startup Harvey confirms $8B valuation

Harvey confirms a third enormous round of funding in 2025 that has skyrocketed its valuation. Again.

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Putin Is Being Hosted Here: Inside Delhi’s Rs 170-Crore Ultra-Luxury Royal Palace Of The World’s Richest Man

The Hyderabad House in Delhi plays a prominent role in Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day India visit.

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Fintech firm Marquis alerts dozens of US banks and credit unions of a data breach after ransomware attack

Marquis said ransomware hackers stole reams of banking customer data, containing personal information and financial records, as well as Social Security numbers, belonging to hundreds of thousands of people. The number of affected people is expected to rise.

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India Warns Pakistan, Says Any Misadventure Will Reactivate Operation Sindoor

Indian security forces have intensified vigilance along the LoC after intelligence reports revealed 110–120 terrorists positioned at 69 launch pads in PoK, prompting a clear warning that any Pakistani provocation will trigger the next phase of Operation Sindoor. 

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The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip

Bryan Johnson livestreamed his shrooms trip -- which included both Grimes and Marc Benioff -- as part of his controversial longevity research.

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Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more

The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more frequent releases.

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Pakistan In Turmoil As Munir–Sharif Establishment Bows To Imran Khan Wave | DNA

Pakistan is facing rising political and security turmoil as the Shehbaz Sharif–General Munir establishment bows to pressure from Imran Khan’s supporters, allowing his sister to meet him after a month-long standoff. 

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Festivitas lets you decorate your Apple devices with holiday lights and snow

This year, the whimsical holiday app comes to iPhone and adds a snow effect for Mac users.

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India’s Installed Power Capacity Reaches 5.05 Lakh MW, Renewable Energy Surges

The standard bidding guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid and Firm and Dispatchable RE (FDRE) projects have been issued.

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‘Avatar’ director James Cameron says generative AI is ‘horrifying’

James Cameron’s movies are often at the cutting edge of visual effects technology, but that doesn't make him a fan of generative AI.

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New report examines how David Sacks might profit from Trump administration role

David Sacks’ role as President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence and crypto czar could work out very well for his investments, according to a new report. However, Sacks fired back, calling the story a "nothing burger."

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ChatGPT launched three years ago today

It’s no hyperbole to suggest that ChatGPT subsequently transformed the worlds of business and tech.

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Meet World’s First AI-Powered Mobile Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle: Detects Drones From 10 KM, Neutralises Threats At 4 KM

AI-powered Indrajaal Ranger can spot drones from 10 kilometres away and neutralises threats within 4 kilometres, protecting cities and borders like never before.

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The Bloodsucking Spy! Bedbugs Transform Into Secret Agents In Mind-Blowing Scientific Breakthrough

Criminals can run, but they can't hide from nature's newest secret agents.

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Eight More Arrested In Connection With Hong Kong Fire That Killed 128 People

A deadly Hong Kong apartment fire killed 128 people, with 200 missing and 79 injured. Multiple arrests were made over unsafe renovation materials as authorities investigate corruption and mandate safety inspections.

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Amid Tussle Over CM Post, Siddaramaiah Invites Shivakumar For Breakfast, Says `We Will Talk There...`

Amid the ongoing tension over power-sharing in Karnataka, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to attend the strategy meeting which is set to be held ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament on November 30. 

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Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here’s why.

Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too.  Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO […]

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Congress Pushes Siddaramaiah And Shivakumar To Hold Talks To Defuse Karnataka Leadership Row

Party sources said that if the bilateral meeting succeeds, a planned joint visit to Delhi to seek a central resolution will be called off, sparing the party further embarrassment. However, if no understanding is reached, national leaders are likely to summon both to Delhi on Sunday, November 30, the sources said.

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RBI`s Legal Strike On Credit Rating Agencies: Major Relief For Loan Seekers

To stop the rampant mismanagement by Credit Information Companies, the RBI has issued a draft of proposed changes. 

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Nepal Releases New Banknotes Featuring Disputed Border Map With India

Nepal's Central Bank has brought new 100-rupee-denominated currency notes that showcase the disputed lands of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura — claimed by both Nepal and India — into circulation starting Thursday.

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India’s Costliest Car Registration Number? HR88B8888’s Bid Goes Up To Rs 1.17 Crore

Whether driven by personal beliefs, individual preference, or a desire for uniqueness, the trend underscores a broader shift toward personal expression among car enthusiasts.

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Find Your Grind raises $5M to grow platform empowering students to explore unique career paths

Nick Gross says that Find Your Grind gives students the tools to explore what careers are out there and what paths suit their strengths, interests, and visions for what they want their futures to look like.

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India–Afghanistan Trade Boost: Kabul Opens Doors To Indian Investment | An Analysis

Amid rising military tensions with Pakistan, Kabul has extended major economic and strategic proposals to New Delhi. 

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Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, "screen-light" play experience.

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X-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D

The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.

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Dubai Tejas Crash: New Video Shows Wing Commander Syal’s Final Seconds, Why His Parachute Never Opened – Watch

A new video of the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show has gone viral. Wing Commander Namansh Syal tried to eject in the final moment. A parachute-like flash appeared in the frame, but the height was too low for it to deploy.

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X’s new About This Account feature is going great

A new feature seemingly revealed many right-wing “America First” accounts are actually based outside the United States. But the data seems questionable.

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Intelligence Agencies Warn Of New Threat: Terror Handlers Radicalising Individuals For `Self-Styled` Attacks Across India

A recent "white-collar" terror network dismantled by J&K Police involved doctors and a former paramedic-turned-imam, proving the doubt of agencies about a shift from the traditional recruitment of individuals with prior separatist or criminal links to white collared have no track record to create terror activities and not only in J&K but pan-India.

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Waymo gets regulatory approval to expand across Bay Area and Southern California

Waymo continues to expand its reach, with the robotaxi company posting Friday that it’s now “officially authorized to drive fully autonomously across more of the Golden State.”

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Delhi Blast Conspiracy Widens: IIT Scholar Missing, Uttarakhand Links Surface | DNA

The missing IIT Kanpur student, a Kashmiri research scholar pursuing a PhD since 2019, has not been traced for the past 15 days. Agencies have visited IIT Kanpur to collect details from faculty members and others associated with him. More than 100 students of Kashmiri origin are currently studying in Kanpur.

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The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now

We compiled all the hottest AI wearables currently available, including Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.

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Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach

Notorious hacking collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters takes credit for the breach that affected Salesforce customers’ data, and said it is planning another extortion campaign.

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ISIS Expanding Its Footprint In India? Delhi Blast Probe Reveals Multi-State Terror Network

Security forces recovered a large stockpile of weapons and ammunition in Naugam, Jammu & Kashmir — an area now central to the Delhi blast investigation. Recovered items include an assault rifle, magazines, pistols, cartridges, and grenades. Investigators believe the weapons were hidden by local militants.

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Perplexity brings its AI browser Comet to Android

Perplexity is launching its AI browser Comet on Android with iOS version in works

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Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a severe winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

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Medikabazaar Rs 264-Cr Embezzlement Case: Mumbai Court Directs Accused To Surrender Passports

Two individuals accused of involvement in the alleged Rs 264-crore fraud were also granted interim protection from arrest while their pre-arrest bail pleas are being considered.

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Monarch Tractor sued over tractors that were ‘unable to operate autonomously’

The lawsuit is the latest problem to crop up for the startup.

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India Launches e-Passports Nationwide: What Makes Them Different And Smarter Than Old Passports

e-Passport holders will no longer need to spend long hours at airport immigration counters for verification.

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Ramp hits $32B valuation, just three months after hitting $22.5B

In 2025 alone, Ramp has leapt from being worth $13 billion to $32 billion with new rounds every few months.

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Cisco acquires translation startup EzDubs

Cisco has acquired Y-Combinator-backed translation app EzDub to integrate it into its communication suite.

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‘Milk Capital Of The World’: How A Small City Made This Country A Dairy Giant

This small and unassuming city turned India into the world’s largest milk producer and inspired a nationwide dairy revolution.

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Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand — and drops its affordability pitch

The company has been quietly changing how it talks about who its internet customers will be before it announced a big name change last week.

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Bihar Election 2025: Why Did Rahul Gandhi`s Fishing Trip To Begusarai Not Work? Locals Explain

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi waded into a nearby pond after addressing a public rally in Begusarai, and the pictures—showing him standing in chest-deep water—quickly made a splash in both local and national media. 

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JPMorgan doesn’t want to pay Frank founder Charlie Javice’s legal bills

A lawyer representing JPMorgan said Javice’s legal team billed for expenses including luxury hotel upgrades, 24 hours of work in a single day, and cellulite butter.

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Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement

A federal jury in California ruled Friday that Apple must pay medical device maker Masimo $634 million for infringing a patent on blood oxygen monitoring technology.

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Nowgam Blast Rekindles Focus On Area`s Long History Of Terror Activity

Positioned in South Srinagar, Nowgam connects to volatile districts like Pulwama and Shopian, long associated with high levels of recruitment and terror movement.

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Naugam: The Town 20 km From LoC That Became Terror ‘Epicentre’ — Inside Blast That Killed 9 | EXPLAINED

Naugam’s location between Srinagar and South Kashmir, and its proximity—about 20 km—to the Line of Control (LoC), makes it a crucial transit point.

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Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up

If you want a pop of color and style, then the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic might be the smart ring for you.

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Bihar Election Results 2025: How NDA Re-Coloured Magadh, Mithila And Kosi, Leaving Tejashwi & Rahul Watch In Disbelief

The NDA’s sweeping victory in Bihar transformed key regions, leaving the Opposition scrambling as Nitish Kumar’s coalition consolidates power.

from Zee News :India National

After 5 months, the $1,200 bottles of Besties All-In tequila are finally starting to ship

Orders were supposed to be fulfilled by end of summer but were delayed again and again due to the bottle.

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India`s Biggest Terror Plot Exposed: 3,200 KG Explosives, 32 Cars - A Catastrophe That Would Have Shaken The World

Delhi Blast: Indian intelligence agencies have foiled a major terrorist plot involving 32 car bombs packed with 3,200 kilograms of explosives. These planned explosions could have killed thousands of people, exceeding the deadliest attacks in history. 300 kilograms of explosives are still missing.

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Court rules that OpenAI violated German copyright law; ordered it to pay damages

A German court ruled that OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated the nation’s copyright laws by training its language models on licensed musical work without permission.

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Jammu And Kashmir Police Attach Former Kashmir Bar Chief`s Property In Militancy-Linked Case

During the investigation, police recovered incriminating material from Mian Qayoom’s residence, including banned literature, a blank Hizbul Mujahideen letterhead with a seal, a press note of Hizbul Mujahideen.

from Zee News :India National

iOS 26.2 beta adds new Liquid Glass customization, alarms in the Reminders app, and more

Apple released the iOS 26.2 beta 1 last week, introducing the option to adjust the Liquid Glass appearance of the lock screen clock, and more.

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Pakistan Loses Sleep As India`s Military Drill Shows `Flying Tanks` And Artillery Thunder Near Border After Delhi Terror Attack

Pakistan panics as India releases Operation Trishul military drill footage 40 hours post-Delhi blast. PM Modi chairs an emergency CCS meeting while evidence trail points to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian forces display combat readiness near border.

from Zee News :India National

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2025 Declared: 2,736 Candidates Clear The Exam, Check Your Scorecard

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services Mains Exam 2025 results on its official website, upsc.gov.in, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of aspirants across the country.

from Zee News :India National

Google Pixel update adds battery-saving maps mode, AI photo remixing, and smarter notifications

Google says the new power saving mode for Google Maps can save you up to four hours of battery life

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Similar Attacks, Different Stands: How US Is Backing Pakistan Against India On Terrorism

Back-to-back blasts in Delhi and Islamabad expose Washington’s shifting lens on terror.

from Zee News :India National

J&K Police Bust Major Inter-State Terror Module Linked To JeM And AGuH

A detailed financial investigation is underway to trace the flow of funds and identify all connected channels and facilitators. All linkages, domestic and international, are being pursued expeditiously.

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Delhi NCR Breathes Danger As Pollution Soars: Work From Home Advised; AQI Hits Dangerous Levels – Check Your Area

The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding cities has reached dangerous levels, prompting officials to urge citizens to take precautions. From November 15, government offices will adjust timings and private organizations are encouraged to allow employees to work from home.

from Zee News :India National

Elon Musk uses Grok to imagine the possibility of love

After Tesla shareholders approved a new compensation package that could be worth $1 trillion, CEO Elon Musk appears to be celebrating with a normal weekend on his social media platform X.

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Mohan Bhagwat Breaks Silence: What RSS Really Thinks About Muslims, Christians Joining The Sangh

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a long-debated question, explaining who can join the Sangh and what it truly means to belong to Bharat Mata’s fold.

from Zee News :India National

`He Speaks For Himself`: Congress Distances Itself From Shashi Tharoor’s Praise Of LK Advani

Congress distances itself from Shashi Tharoor after his praise of LK Advani sparks controversy within the party.

from Zee News :India National

‘Systems Must Align With Global Benchmarks’: Air Traffic Controllers Flagged Issues Months Before Delhi Airport Glitch

A major system crash at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) this week drew a significant development, as a few months back, the Air Traffic Controllers’ (India) warned authorities about “performance degradation” in the country’s automation systems, pointing to frequent slowdowns and data processing lags at key airports such as Delhi and Mumbai.

from Zee News :India National

Is Wall Street losing faith in AI?

A rough week for tech stocks might signal a loss of investor confidence in artificial intelligence.

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‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s new show ‘Pluribus’ was emphatically ‘made by humans,’ not AI

If you watched all the way to the end of the new Apple TV show “Pluribus,” you may have noticed an unusual disclaimer in the credits: “This show was made by humans.”

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India Launches Decade’s Biggest Anti-Terror Operation In Kashmir | DNA Decodes

The most extensive operations were carried out in Ganderbal district, where raids took place at 59 locations connected to 76 individuals suspected of terrorist links. Similar searches were conducted in Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Budgam, and Kupwara. 

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Washington Post confirms data breach linked to Oracle hacks

The Washington Post is the latest victim of a hacking campaign by the notorious Clop ransomware gang, which relied on vulnerabilities in Oracle software used by many corporations.

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I tried the Apple Crossbody Strap. It’s convenient, but the phone looks silly when the strap is removed

Apple's new Crossbody Strap is a convenient way to go hands free but the strap can rub uncomfortably at times, and the phone looks silly when the strap is removed.

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The `Vande Mataram` Row: Faith, Patriotism And Extremism In Focus | DNA Decodes

Prime Minister Modi recited the full hymn at an event Friday morning, on the 150th anniversary of its composition, and said the Congress had "severed torn apart" the poem.  

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Sora for Android saw nearly half a million installs on its first day

This makes the Android launch more than 4x the size of the iOS launch, with 327% more installs (360,000) — but the firm notes that's not an apples-to-apples comparison.

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Bihar Polls: Record Voter Turnout In First Phase Jolts State Politics – Is Nitish Kumar’s Two-Decade Rule In Danger? A Deep Dive Into 17 Election Trends

Bihar’s first-phase record turnout follows a historic trend where big voter shifts have changed power and politics in the state.

from Zee News :India National

SpaceX’s Starlink secures more spectrum and airlines as it passes 8 million customers

The internet provider has bought more 'direct to cell' spectrum licenses from EchoStar and struck a deal with the owner of British Airways.

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Pakistan Activates Militants, Masood Azhar’s Sister Leads Female Recruitment Camps In PoK | DNA Decodes

Pakistan is reportedly reactivating terror networks in PoK, with Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Masood Azhar’s sister allegedly training women for militant activities, raising fears of a new Pulwama-like attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Senior officials from multiple terror groups and Pakistan’s security agencies are believed to be coordinating these operations.

from Zee News :India National

Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos

Tinder is testing an AI feature that learns about you from your Camera Roll photos.

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Six Months After Op Sindoor, Pakistan-Backed Terror Groups Plan Attack: Reports

Six months after Operation Sindoor, intelligence reports warn of renewed Pakistan-backed terror activity in J&K, with LeT and JeM increasing infiltration, drone surveillance, and planning coordinated cross-border attacks.

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Sora is now available on Android in the US, Canada, and other regions

The Sora app is now available for Android users in the US, Canada, and Japan, among other regions.

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Norway’s wealth fund vote is latest blow to Musk’s $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk is pushing for a $1 trillion performance pay package. Another major shareholder has said no.

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How To Download Voter ID Card: Check Step By Step Guide To Get Your Id`s Downloaded

As Bihar elections heat up, voters can now easily download their digital voter ID (e-EPIC) through the NVSP portal or Voter Helpline app, ensuring quick access to their election identity card.   

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Google pulls Gemma from AI Studio after Senator Blackburn accuses model of defamation

Senator Martha Blackburn argued Gemma’s fabrications are “not a harmless ‘hallucination,’" but rather “an act of defamation produced and distributed by a Google-owned AI model.”

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Kenya Landslides Kill 21, Destroy Over 1,000 Homes Amid Heavy Rains

At least 21 killed and over 1,000 homes destroyed in Kenya’s Rift Valley landslides; rescue, relief operations underway amid flooding.

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Auto Driver Stabbed To Death In Delhi; One Held

A 47-year-old auto driver, Dev Sharma, was stabbed to death in Delhi’s Gokalpuri area. Police registered a murder case, detained a suspect, and initiated further investigation.

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Bihar Election 2025: PM Modi To Lead Grand Roadshow In Patna, Address Two Rallies Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on Sunday for a packed one-day election campaign, featuring multiple rallies and a grand roadshow in Patna.

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Elon Musk wants you to know that Sam Altman got a refund for his Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are still taking swipes at each other on Musk’s social media platform X.

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RSS Rejects Kharge`s Ban Call Amid Centenary Planning At Jabalpur Meet

The riposte came from RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale during a press conference on the second day of the All India Executive Board meeting here, convened to chart the path for the Sangh's centenary year.

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How India’s Defence Deal With US Could Redefine Next Decade? | DNA Analysis

The deal, described as a game-changing moment in global defence cooperation, covers real-time intelligence sharing, the formation of a joint task force for the Indo-Pacific region, technology transfer, and the joint manufacturing of advanced military systems in India. 

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Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1 billion in Poolside

Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in it's $500 million Series A round in 2024.

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A Billion-Dollar Jet Without Its Killer Missile: Was ‘Game-Changer’ Rafale Deal Only Half The Story?

They called the deal a “game-changer”. But behind the glittering Rafale acquisition lies a billion-dollar question: where were the Meteors?

from Zee News :India National

Bihar Election 2025: Is Nitish Kumar’s Throne Shaking? Nalanda Revolts As Chief Minister Fights To Save His Legacy

Nalanda, the bastion of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, now shows signs of rebellion as shrinking margins and restless voters challenge the chief minister’s long-standing dominance.

from Zee News :India National

From Cold War To Nuclear War? World On Edge After Trump’s Atomic Test Call- DNA Decodes

Trump’s decision to resume US nuclear testing after 33 years sparks global alarm, heightening tensions with Russia and China and raising fears of a renewed, potentially catastrophic nuclear arms race.

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San Francisco mayor: ‘We should be the testbed for emerging tech’

While San Francisco's mayor Daniel Lurie is opening his arms to autonomous vehicles, other cities are more resistant. Boston, for instance, has considered a ban on autonomous vehicles in the city.

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Justice Surya Kant, Wife Net Worth: Rs 8 Crore In FDs, 4.23 Crore In PFs, 1.1 KG Gold, Agri Land, Flats And More

Justice Surya Kant Net Worth, Assets: Notably, the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court of India, Justice Surya Kant, has assets worth crores. 

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Elloe AI wants to be the ‘immune system’ for AI — check it out at Disrupt 2025

Elloe AI promises a system capable of fact-checking AI outputs, making sure they don’t violate laws and regulations, and that they are safe for the users.

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Pakistan Army Faces Rising Threats From TTP And Baloch Separatists | DNA Analysis

Recent attacks underscore the severity of the situation. This week, TTP militants killed six Pakistani soldiers in an ambush in Akakhel Khwangi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dozens of soldiers were injured, and more than 15 personnel went missing, with the army investigating whether they were abducted or deserted their posts. 

from Zee News :India National

Fitbit’s revamped app, with Gemini-powered health coach, rolls out to Premium users

Fitbit’s Gemini-powered health coach is rolling out to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on Android.

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New corporate espionage claims emerge, centered on two highly valued 401(k) admin startups

Two 401(k) management unicorns, Human Interest and Guideline, are squaring off in federal court with allegations so brazen that they're embarrassing.

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Maharashtra ATS Arrests Pune Software Engineer For Alleged Terror Links With Al Qaeda

A software engineer was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune on Monday for his alleged links with banned organisations like Pakistan’s Al Qaeda and role in radicalising youth, an official said.

from Zee News :India National

4 Killed In Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon

The strikes hit the towns of Zawtar, Qlaileh, Naqoura, and Nabi Sheet, marking one of the deadliest weeks since the cross-border escalation intensified.

from Zee News :India National

Accel and Prosus team up to back early-stage Indian startups

Prosus will match Accel's investment in Indian startups under this partnership.

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Bihar Election 2025: Muscle, Millions And Murder Cases – Who Rules The Roost?

From luxury cars and crores in assets to criminal cases and iron-fist influence, Bihar’s muscle candidates reveal the true weight of power as assembly elections loom.

from Zee News :India National

Ads might be coming to Apple Maps next year

This could be part of a larger strategy to introduce more advertising in iOS.

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OpenAI reportedly developing new generative music tool

OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar accompaniment to an existing vocal track, sources said. It’s not clear when OpenAI plans to […]

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High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm

A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.

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DNA Decodes: Exercise Trishul - Why Pakistan`s Generals Are Sleepless, Terrified by India`s Mega War Drills

India has unleashed its most massive military exercise ever along the Pakistan border, a war game so enormous, so unprecedented, that it has transformed Pakistan's fears into terrifying reality. 

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Aga Syed Ruhullah Slams NC Leadership, Accuses Party Of `Betrayal Of Public Trust`

Expressing disappointment over the party’s perceived failure to uphold its commitments, especially the restoration of Article 370 and statehood, Mehdi cautioned that if the NC continued to ignore public sentiment, the people would be forced to look elsewhere.

from Zee News :India National

The browser wars are back, and this time they’re powered by AI

The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat.  OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting […]

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DNA Decodes: Why Afghanistan Is Building Kunar Dam - Taliban`s Water Revenge That Will Cripple Pakistan

Why did the Taliban decide to build this dam? What happens to thirsty Pakistan when it's completed? Did India's punishment strategy become the Taliban's blueprint?

from Zee News :India National

Sky`s Deadliest Terminator Revealed: AI Jet Needs No Pilot, No Runway - Takes Off Like Rocket, Strikes Without Mercy

The deadliest assassin ever to rule the skies is about to be unleashed. What's being called the biggest revolution in warfare history is unfolding right now. You might have seen fighter jets with brave pilots in cockpits. FORGET THEM. Now comes a fighter jet with NO human inside, just cold, calculated Artificial Intelligence that thinks, flies, and kills on its own.

from Zee News :India National

Central Govt Extending Full Support To Mizoram: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju, BJP’s Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh, has been campaigning since Wednesday in favour of the saffron party’s candidate for the Dampa Assembly seat, Lalhmangaiha. 

from Zee News :India National

Introducing Build Mode: TechCrunch’s new podcast for founders

Build Mode is our new podcast that will be a survival guide for early-stage founders navigating the messy, high-stakes chaos of building a company from scratch, hosted by Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen.

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Violence Erupts In Tripura`s Dhalai District During Shutdown; Several Officials Injured

The ruling BJP’s ally, Tipra Motha Party (TMP)-affiliated Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS), led by TMP MLA Ranjit Debbarma, observed a 24-hour shutdown across Tripura on Thursday in support of its eight-point demands, including the deportation of illegal migrants. 

from Zee News :India National

DNA Decodes: Forget Nuclear War - China`s Gold `Death Bomb` Will Kill Dollar Even Before America Blinks

The most devastating war of the 21st century won't be fought with bullets and bombs, it will be fought with something far more deadly.

from Zee News :India National

Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Amazon likely hopes that the new glasses will shave valuable time off of each delivery by providing delivery drivers with detailed directions and information about hazards directly in their line of sight.

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India Set To Sign Major Defense And Trade Deals With Russia And US | DNA

Valued at approximately Rs 10,000 crore, this new agreement comes in the wake of the S-400's highly praised performance during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, where it played a critical role in neutralising incoming threats, including fighter jets, drones, and missiles.

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Congress Skips NC-Led Alliance Meeting Amid Rajya Sabha Seat-Sharing Tensions In J&K

He emphasised that the Congress would refrain from attending alliance discussions until guidance comes from the central leadership. According to Karra, the JKPCC had already held an internal meeting to deliberate on recent political developments, including the invitation extended by the NC.

from Zee News :India National

I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin

Casio’s Moflin, a hamster-like robot pet, uses AI to develop a personality over time.

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Political Debate Flares Over Diwali Traditions Amid Pollution In National Capital | DNA

In Delhi, citizens were finally allowed to burst crackers after a long legal ban. The festive mood was palpable, but for some self-styled intellectuals, referred to in the report as gyanveers, the sound of celebration seemed to cause more mental unrest than environmental concern.

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Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs

When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here's how Felicis' Peter Deng won the deal.

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Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed

New data from Similarweb shows Meta AI’s mobile app is surging in popularity, jumping from 775,000 to 2.7 million daily active users in just four weeks. The app is now seeing roughly 300,000 new installs per day — up from under 200,000 previously.

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DNA Decodes: How Salman Khan`s One Statement Became Pakistan`s Diwali Nightmare - Balochistani Freedom Fighters Celebrate, Islamabad Fumes

Salman's statement has effectively divided opinion on social media, with frustrated Pakistanis on one side and Baloch citizens—who are fighting against the Pakistani establishment on the ground—on the other.

from Zee News :India National

BSF Celebrates Diwali By Lighting Candles Along India-Pakistan Border In Jaisalmer

Diwali 2025: During the celebrations, Commandant Mukesh Panwar of the 122 Battalion said that they were observing the festival as a family. The personnel also shared that on this occasion, their commander had sent firecrackers and sweets from the headquarters.

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Unbelievable! 26 Lakh Diyas Light Up Ayodhya On Diwali 2025, Two Guinness World Records Set In Divine Spectacle

Over 26 lakh diyas (earthen lamps) were lit and 2,128 priests performed the Mahaaarti on the banks of the Sarayu River, creating a breathtaking spiritual and cultural spectacle in the holy city.

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Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet

Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bowl and take pictures of what’s inside.

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OpenAI’s ‘embarrassing’ math

No, GPT-5 did not solve a bunch of previously unsolved math problems.

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This top VC has bet close to 20% of his fund on teenagers — here’s why

Eventbrite co-founder Kevin Hartz is onto his next thing — teenage founders, not as a social experiment but as an unplanned investment thesis.

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Historic First: ISRO`s Chandrayaan-2 Achieves What No Space Agency Ever Could - Captures Sun`s Fury Hitting Moon

The groundbreaking observation was made using the Chandra Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) instrument onboard India's orbiter, proving once again that ISRO operates at the cutting edge of space exploration.

from Zee News :India National

Should AI do everything? OpenAI thinks so

Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility […]

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ED Searches At Five Money-Changers In Hyderabad, Cash Seized

ED searched five Hyderabad-based forex firms under FEMA for operating without RBI licences, seizing Rs 11.99 lakh Indian and Rs 26.77 lakh foreign currency; incriminating documents and devices recovered. Investigation continues.

from Zee News :India National

Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police

Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."

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Bihar Polls: Nitish Kumar Bets On Social Arithmetic – JDU’s First List Snubs Muslims, Invades BJP’s Core Vote, Strengthens Love-Kush Base

From caste equations to candidate choices, Nitish’s latest political move mixes calculation, loyalty and defiance ahead of Bihar’s polls.

from Zee News :India National

Trump Claims `Productive` Call With Putin, Hints ‘Great Deal’ Between Russia And US After Ukraine Ends

While discribing his conversation, Donald Trump also noted that Putin personally thanked First Lady Melania Trump for her involvement with children, adding that the initiative will continue.

from Zee News :India National

This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the […]

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Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music

Spotify is developing a new “SongDNA” feature that lets users explore music through the people behind it — from writers and producers to vocalists and engineers.

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Apple adds 650 megawatts of renewables in Europe with more coming in China

Apple is adding renewable power to offset customer charging and support its operations, including third-party manufacturing in China.

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DNA Decodes: Border Clashes Expose Islamabad’s Military Embarrassment Despite Superior Firepower

The Taliban accused Pakistan of initiating unprovoked firing and warned that if Islamabad continued to target civilians, it would no longer recognize the Durand Line, the colonial-era border dividing the two nations.

from Zee News :India National

DNA Analysis: Alliance Discords And Ticket Tensions Deepen Across Parties Ahead Of Bihar Polls

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing editor Rahul Sinha analysed the alliance discords and ticket tensions deepen across parties ahead of the Bihar polls.  

from Zee News :India National

US Expects India, Allies’ Backing On China’s Rare Earth Curbs: US Treasury Secy

In an interview with Fox News, Bessent characterised the Chinese export controls as “China versus the world” and expressed confidence that US partners would extend their backing behind Washington’s efforts.

from Zee News :India National

Oura is winning young women and losing gym rats, and it’s fine with that

Oura's chief commercial officer doesn't seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she's focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segments. And young women are becoming part of that core market.

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2025 Bihar Elections: Tej Pratap Yadav Turns Rebel, Fields 21 Candidates, Challenges 10 RJD Seats – Can He Dent Opposition’s Prospects?

Tej Pratap Yadav’s new party fields candidates across key constituencies, taking direct aim at RJD’s sitting MLAs and challenging the opposition’s strongholds in Bihar.

from Zee News :India National

BJP Names Three Candidates For J-K Rajya Sabha Polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the names of three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in the Union Territory. The party named Gulam Mohammad Mir, Rakesh Mahajan, and Sat Paul Sharma as its candidates.

from Zee News :India National

Modi Cabinet Minister Suresh Gopi Offers To Resign; Wants To Resume Film Acting Due To...

Suresh Gopi further noted that he is the youngest member in his party and suggested that Rajya Sabha MP C Sadanandan Master be appointed in his place as Union Minister.

from Zee News :India National

Delhi Shivers Ahead Of Time: What Is La Niña And What Does It Mean For India? EXPLAINED

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: La Niña (‘Little Girl’ in Spanish) is a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which is a climate phenomenon. A statement of an IMD official has suggested that India should brace for a colder winter, and the later months of the year could be colder than usual. 

from Zee News :India National

Bihar Elections 2025: ‘This Decision Will Sadden Thousands,’ Says RLM`s Upendra Kushwaha On Seat Sharing

NDA on Sunday announced seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the BJP and JDU to contest on 101 seats each, the LJP (Ram Vilas) on 29 seats, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha on six seats, and the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) on six seats.

from Zee News :India National

Apple says goodbye to the Clips app

Apple appears to be winding down support of Clips, with the company removing Clips from the App Store and saying it will no longer be making any updates.

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Did Losing Nobel Prize Push Trump To Declare 100% Tariff On China? DNA Decodes

The move comes just a day after President Trump failed to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, fuelling speculation over whether political frustration has played a role in this latest economic offensive. While Trump has not directly linked his Nobel loss to the China tariffs, the timing has raised eyebrows globally.

from Zee News :India National

Kalshi hits $5B valuation days after rival Polymarket gets $2B NYSE backing at $8 Billion

Prediction markets startup Klashi raised $300 million, while Polymarket nabbed up to $2 billion.

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Google Chrome silences those pesky notifications

The company tacitly admits that browser notifications, as designed, might have been a bad idea, saying that its own data shows users receive a high volume of notifications but rarely interact with them.

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How Pakistan`s New issile Deal Threatens Peace In South Asia

The US decision to sell AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan risks destabilizing South Asia, strengthening Pakistan’s military amid internal turmoil, reviving arms race fears, and complicating regional deterrence and US–India relations.

from Zee News :India National

Say Goodbye To Your Old PIN Codes! India Post Partners With ISRO For New 10-Digit DIGIPIN System

The Department of Posts has unveiled a revolutionary new address system in India: DIGIPIN, a 10-digit alphanumeric code designed to pinpoint your exact location with unprecedented accuracy.

from Zee News :India National

One Govt Job Per Family: Reality Check Of Tejashwi Yadav’s Ambitious Bihar Poll Pledge | DNA

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has announced that if elected, his government will ensure one government job for every family that currently has no member in government service. 

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OpenAI’s Nick Turley on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system

In an interview, OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT discusses the company's push into developing an AI operating system full of third-party apps.

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Chhattisgarh IT Student Uses AI To Morph Porn Pics Of 36 Classmates, Suspended

The accused, a resident of Bilaspur and a student in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, came under scrutiny after 36 women students filed complaints on Monday. Following this, the college formed a probe committee and took immediate action.ind  

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DNA Analysis: Munir Deploys Terror Groups In Balochistan Amid Rising Insurgency

Pakistan’s embattled military leadership has devised a controversial new strategy in Balochistan, exposing both its military weakness and deepening reliance on extremist groups. 

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How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe

Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.

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Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.

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Heavy Rain Batters Delhi-NCR, Flights Diverted, IMD Issues Alert

Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR on Tuesday evening, causing massive traffic snarls and flight disruptions. IMD issued an alert as airport authorities warned of possible delays amid thunderstorms and winds.

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DNA Analysis: Bihar Elections 2025, The Real Test Of Equations And Relationships

The upcoming Bihar Assembly election is shaping up to be more than just a political contest. It is also a test of relationships including personal and political. This election season is expected to forge new alliances while straining or even breaking old ones.

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OpenAI ramps up developer push with more powerful models in its API

The updates were part of a series of announcements geared towards wooing developers to OpenAI’s ecosystem, including the launch of an agent-building tool and the ability to build apps in ChatGPT. 

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MrBeast says AI could threaten creators’ livelihoods, calling it ‘scary times’ for the industry

As Sora tops the App Store, MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' ability to make money.

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`Itna Toh CTC Hai Humara`: Married Couple Shares Breakup Of Rs 6 Lakh Monthly Expense; Netizens Shocked

The debate has since gone beyond the couple, sparking discussions on social media about financial priorities, work-life balance, and the rising cost of living in metro cities like Bengaluru.

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Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Culver City headquarters

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarters near Los Angeles on Friday.

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Firozabad Encounter: ASP Anuj Chaudhary Escapes Death As Bullet Hits Vest; Fleeing Criminal Killed

Additional Superintendent of Police Anuj Chaudhary had a narrow escape during an encounter with a criminal in Firozabad on Sunday when a bullet struck his bulletproof jacket, saving his life in what police described as an intense exchange of fire. The incident occurred when a criminal who had fled from police custody was cornered by law enforcement teams, prompting him to open fire at the officers who had surrounded him.

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls PoK `Occupied Room` Of India`s Home, Vows To Reclaim Territory

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of India comes amid recent violent unrest in the region. Over the past three days, clashes between Pakistani forces and protesters have left at least 10 people dead and more than 100 injured in areas including Dhirkot, Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, and Chamyati. 

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DNA Analysis: How Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan Split Hamas

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Ragul Sinha analysed how Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan splits Hamas.

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Startups and the U.S. government: It’s getting complicated

Equity co-hosts Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff explore the how startups are navigating a topsy-turvy relationship with the U.S. government.

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‘No Alliance With Congress’: Kejriwal Says AAP To Go It Alone In Goa Polls

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal vowed to offer a new political system by dumping the old one under which 13-14 political families of BJP and Congress leaders have been ruling Goa for years.

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Supreme Court To Hear Sonam Wangchuk`s Wife`s Plea Challenging His Detention On Oct 6

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, the wife of Leh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention. The plea seeks urgent judicial intervention against what she terms an unlawful arrest of the noted environmentalist and innovator.

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Uttarakhand Police Cite Alcohol-Influenced Car Accident in Journalist Rajiv Pratap’s Death Investigation

Rajiv Pratap, 36, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and founder of the YouTube news channel Delhi Uttarakhand Live, went missing on September 19. His body was recovered nine days later from the Joshiyara Barrage, sparking allegations of foul play and widespread demands for a transparent probe.

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`Kashmir Once A Ray Of Hope, Now...`: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti

Highlighting a perceived disparity in government responses toward the people of the Valley, Mehbooba Mufti pointed out that while dialogue is ongoing with protesters in Ladakh, protesters in the Kashmir Valley are met with stringent action.

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OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 3 on the U.S. App Store

Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.

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DNA Analysis: Freedom Of Expression Or Intolerance Against Lord Ram?

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, more commonly known as Dussehra, while the entire nation celebrates the grand festival marking the triumph of dharma over adharma, justice over injustice. Across India, effigies of Ravana are being burned as symbols of evil, while chants of victory for Lord Ram resonate everywhere. Yet, shockingly, in some parts of the country, posters of Lord Ram, regarded as the epitome of truth and dharma, are being set on fire.

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Character.AI removes Disney characters after receiving cease-and-desist letter

"Character.ai is freeriding off the goodwill of Disney’s famous marks and brands, and blatantly infringing Disney’s copyrights," a Disney lawyer wrote.

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Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets

Whizz has seen e-bike rentals drop by about 8% since National Guard troops arrived in the city.

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Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed

California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will […]

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P Chidambaram`s U-Turn On `US Intervention Post Mumbai Attack` Remark; Flags `Perils Of Talking To Media`

During a recent podcast, P Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance post 26/11 Mumbai attack.

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`I Love Muhammad` Row: Muslims Vs Muslims As Yogi Govt Launches Action | DNA

In today's DNA, Zee news managing editor Rahul Sinha analysed the diverse opinions within the Indian Mushlim community.  

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Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science

Periodic Labs has raised from a tech industry's who's who, including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos.

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OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model

The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.

from TechCrunch

`Why Girls Dance In Front Of Boys? Book A Hotel`: IKGPTU Dean Denies Dandiya Night Permission To Female Students

Students protest as the dean’s sexist remarks block participation in the campus Dandiya Night event.

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OpenAI takes on Google, Amazon with new agentic shopping system

This type of frictionless experience has the potential to spark a new movement in how people shop online – one that moves away from search engines like Google and e-commerce platforms like Amazon towards conversational agents with curated recommendations, comparisons, and easy checkout experiences. 

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After Trophy Controversy, Mohsin Naqvi Rushes To Rawalpindi Amid Fear Of Fan Backlash

After India’s Asia Cup win, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi flew to Rawalpindi, seeking protection from Army Chief Asim Munir, either for praise or to avoid angry fans’ backlash.

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This French VC went from posting on YouTube to raising a $12M fund for Y Combinator startups

Venture capital is filled with investors who claim they’ve got inside access to the next big thing. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jarrosson, a French engineer-turned-YouTuber-turned-investor, has built his VC firm around a single filter: if it isn’t a Y Combinator company, he won’t invest in it. That discipline pushed Jarrosson from filming scrappy venture explainers in Paris […]

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Su-57 vs Su-35: Why Indian Air Force Eyes Russia’s ‘Semi-Stealth’ Beast Over Battle-Tested Veteran

The IAF is considering to purchase Russia’s Su-57 jets for long-range strikes; the HAL may build more in India while AMCA readies future stealth fighters.

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DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company

A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies.

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Gujarat ‘Baba Vanga’ Weather Prediction Comes True: Rain Disrupts Garba, IMD Issues Major Alert

Ambalal Patel, known as Gujarat’s ‘Baba Venga,’ had predicted heavy rain during Navratri. His forecast has proven accurate as the rain threatens garba festivities. The IMD has issued alerts across more than half the districts of the state.

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Panic, Crowd Surge At Vijay’s Rally: Here’s What We Know So Far About Karur Stampede

At least 36 people, including children, died in a stampede at Vijay’s Karur rally. Leaders expressed condolences, CM Stalin ordered aid, and the state announced compensation for victims’ families and injured.

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`So Disturbing`: DMK Blames Vijay And Organisers For Negligence In Karur Rally Stampede

Police sources confirmed that the stampede occurred when crowds surged forward at a point, causing people to fall. A senior officer estimated that around 30,000 people had gathered at the venue by the time Vijay arrived, more than six hours late, leading to uncontrollable crowding.

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‘The Social Network’ sequel will focus on Haugen leaks, with Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg

Fifteen years after "The Social Network," director Aaron Sorkin is making a sequel film about Facebook called "The Social Reckoning."

from TechCrunch

YouTube Music tests AI hosts that share trivia and commentary

YouTube Music's new AI hosts are currently being tested through YouTube Labs, the platform's new hub for AI experiments.

from TechCrunch

`I Love Muhammad` Row: Protesters Clash With Police, Several Officers Injured In Stone Pelting And Firing

Protesters began pelting stones and firing bullets at the officers, resulting in injuries to more than ten policemen. Despite appeals to maintain peace, the crowd resorted to firearms and stone pelting, escalating the situation rapidly.

from Zee News :India National

Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtained through the surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.  

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Startup founders say Trump’s $100K H-1B fee is a ‘talent tariff’ that will hurt innovation

The price hike for H1B visas could have detrimental impact on the startup industry, experts say.

from TechCrunch

Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists

Spotify sets the record straight about the distribution rights of artists, podcasters, creators, and authors on the platform.

from TechCrunch

Did Sonam Wangchuk’s Arab Spring, Nepal Gen-Z Protest References Lead To Death And Destruction In Ladakh?

Government sources say activist Sonam Wangchuk’s misleading references to Arab Spring-style protests and Gen Z movements in Nepal appear to have provided a blueprint for violence in Ladakh.

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YouTube now lets you hide recommendation pop-ups at the end of videos

The decision to let users hide end screens is a welcome addition to the platform, especially since they can end up covering the last bit of a video and make it hard to see what's happening in some cases.

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Conducts On-Site Inspection In Greater Noida Ahead Of UPITS Inauguration By PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) on Thursday at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, according to a release.

from Zee News :India National

Betting Apps Case: Telangana SIT, CID Conduct Raids In 3 States

Online betting and gambling activities primarily target young adults and the general public by luring them with promises of easy money. 

from Zee News :India National

Google’s AI Mode arrives in Spanish globally

Google's AI Mode is now available to Spanish-speaking users worldwide.

from TechCrunch

Scott Wiener on his fight to make Big Tech disclose AI’s dangers

The California lawmaker is on his second attempt to pass a first-in-the-nation AI safety bill. This time, it might work.

from TechCrunch

How Google’s dev tools manager makes AI coding work

Google PM Ryan Salva is responsible for tools like Gemini CLI, giving him a front-row seat to the ways AI tools are changing software development.

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Inside the mind of Elad Gil: Early-stage investing and next-gen innovation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil shares his approach to early-stage investing, frontier tech, and spotting breakout potential at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, Moscone West, SF). Register before Sept 26 to save up to $668.

from TechCrunch

Automaker giant Stellantis says customers’ personal data stolen during breach

One report says, citing the hackers who took credit for the breach, that 18 million customer records were stolen from Stellantis' customer database.

from TechCrunch

India`s Space `Satellite Bodyguards`: ISRO To Lead Indigenous Defence Project | Analysis

Complementing the space-based system, India will also develop ground-based radar and telescope systems to enable continuous 24/7 surveillance of its space assets. This layered approach will ensure that scientists and engineers on Earth can detect, analyse, and respond to threats swiftly and independently.

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Gunfight Over Rs 4 Lakh Loan Sparks Panic In MP’s Morena, Video Goes Viral

A senior officer from Mata Vasaiya police station stated, “We are analysing the video footage and gathering statements from witnesses. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty of disturbing public peace.”

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Chicken Heist? Woman Slips Leg Piece Into Purse At Event - Internet Reacts With Humour | VIDEO

In the now-viral video, a woman at an event takes a chicken leg piece from her plate, wraps it in a tissue paper, and goes on to keep it in her hand purse. 

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CIK Busts Cross-Border Terror Nexus Disguised As Social Activism In Kashmir

During the raids, seven individuals were detained for questioning, and incriminating digital evidence was seized. According to CIK, the suspects had been misusing media platforms related to human rights, women’s empowerment, and environmental issues to further an anti-national agenda.

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Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US

Large tech companies have responded to President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to H-1B visa applications by telling employees with those visas to remain in the United States for now.

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Food Inflation For Farm And Rural Labourers Stays In Negative Zone During August

The Labour Bureau, under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers to 2019=100 since June this year.

from Zee News :India National

High-Tech Trinetra Drones Deployed To Detect Terrorist Hideouts In Kashmir`s Forests

At the forefront of this initiative is the ‘Trinetra’ drone, an Indianised version of a sophisticated American drone, developed through a partnership with a US company. This drone represents a significant technological leap in India’s counter-insurgency efforts and is now being inducted by the Indian Army specifically for operations in rugged, forested terrains like Kashmir.

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How AI startups are fueling Google’s booming cloud business

Google Cloud is one of the company's fastest-growing business lines, and continues to rack up new customers.

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Amid Uproar, Will US Cut Tariffs on Indian Goods? DNA Analysis

US President Donald Trump, who until recently accused India of funding the Ukraine war praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support in seeking peace. Washington, which had earlier resisted talks, has since dispatched a trade delegation to Delhi and even dropped some demands related to the dairy sector.

from Zee News :India National

Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and more attend Trump’s UK state banquet

Top tech names were on the guest list for the banquet thrown for President Trump during his second state visit to the UK on Wednesday. 

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US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks

Thalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London's transit system and the U.S. Courts.

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China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nivida

After strongly discouraging tech companies from buying Nivdia's AI chips in August, the country is now banning the practice outright.

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The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery

Apple's slimmest iPhone uses a "revolutionary" battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage.

from TechCrunch

Analysing Trump’s Flip-Flop On India Amid Russia-Ukraine War

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor, Rahul Sinha analysed Donald Trump’s shifting stance.

from Zee News :India National

Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents

A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley’s next craze in the making.

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Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool

The app will allow people to use an Alt + Space shortcut to instantly search for information from their computer files, installed apps, Google Drive files, and the web.

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Enhance Night Patrolling, Keep Strict Watch On ANEs: IGP Kashmir Directs Officers

IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a Srinagar security review, directing intensified night patrolling, strict monitoring of ANEs, stronger investigations, and protection of critical infrastructure to maintain peace and strengthen the region’s security grid.

from Zee News :India National

Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm

Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users' brains to ensure they fully wake up.

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Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.

from TechCrunch

Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court’s Interim Order Explained In 10 Easy Points

The Supreme Court upheld most parts of the Waqf Amendment Act for now, while pausing or clarifying a few key provisions.

from Zee News :India National

PM Modi To Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express And Vande Bharat Train Services For Saharsa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new trains for Bihar's Saharsa district on Monday, September 15, giving a major boost to rail connectivity in the region. 

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Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance

At least one website claims to allow users to chat with God.

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Finance Ministry Official Killed, Wife Injured As BMW Hits Motorcycle Near Delhi Cantt

According to eyewitnesses, a woman was driving the BMW at the time of the accident. After the crash, she and her husband took a taxi and rushed the couple to a hospital, police said.  

from Zee News :India National

Chennai Gears Up For Monsoon With Intensified Preventive Measures

Chennai Mayor R. Priya emphasised that every measure must be taken to ensure citizens face no inconvenience during the rains. Officials were instructed to complete the desilting of all 44 major canals maintained by the Corporation as soon as possible. 

from Zee News :India National

Tesla board chair calls debate over Elon Musk’s $1T pay package ‘a little bit weird’

Tesla's board chair is defending a proposed 10-year, $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.

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Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Devastating Blow To Kashmir’s Tourism Industry

The tourism industry has suffered direct losses estimated at Rs 30,000–35,000 crore, with around 90,000 people across various sectors losing their jobs. Experts believe recovery could take years.

from Zee News :India National

California lawmakers pass AI safety bill SB 53 — but Newsom could still veto

The state's landmark safety bill sets new transparency requirements for large AI companies.

from TechCrunch

Why the Oracle-OpenAI deal caught Wall Street by surprise

The $300B deal is a reminder that despite Oracle’s legacy status, it shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to AI infrastructure. But key questions around power and how OpenAI will pay for this remain.

from TechCrunch

Google is a ‘bad actor’ says People CEO, accusing the company of stealing content

People CEO Neil Vogel says Google's AI crawler can't be blocked because it would block the web crawler too. This lets the search giant steal its content for AI.

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DNA Decodes | Nepal’s Political Crisis Ends As Sushila Karki Takes Oath As Interim Prime Minister

The appointment puts an end to the political uncertainty that gripped Nepal in the aftermath of the Gen-Z protests, which included a nationwide call for change and demands for transparent governance.

from Zee News :India National

Elon Musk’s Boring Company suspends work on Vegas airport tunnel after ‘crushing injury’

A worker had to be rescued by the local fire department, but is reportedly stable. Dozens of Boring Company workers have been injured over the years in Vegas.

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`A Worrying Portent Of Things To Come`: Shashi Tharoor Flags Jamaat-e-Islami’s Rise In Bangladesh

Tharoor stressed that voters are rapidly turning away from the two major parties, the now banned Awami League and the Bangladesh National Party,  not because of religious extremism but because of widespread dissatisfaction with the corruption and misgovernance of these mainstream organisations.

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VC leaders from 01 Advisors take the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share the scaling playbook

Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer — the operators behind Twitter and Meta’s growth — reunite at Disrupt 2025.

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OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing deal

OpenAI and Oracle reportedly signed a deal that includes OpenAI buying $300 billion of compute over a five-year span.

from TechCrunch

Monsoon Miracle Or Meteorological Disaster? Southwest Winds Defy Himalayan Barrier, Reach Tibet

2025 Southwest Monsoon breaches the Himalayas, bringing rain to Tibet in a rare climate shift. Global warming and Western Disturbances are blamed for floods and cloudbursts.

from Zee News :India National

All of the iPhone 17 models compared

All four of the devices will be available to preorder on Friday and will be available on September 19.

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Apple’s new iPhone 17 devices don’t have an AI-powered Siri yet. It doesn’t matter.

Until now, Apple has only released what could be considered baseline AI features for its devices, like AI writing tools, summarization, generative AI images (which some complain are not very good), live translation, visual search, and Genmoji, among others.

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Why Are India`s Neighbours Collapsing? A Deep Dive Into Regional Instability

Over the past four years, India’s neighbors—Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and now Nepal—have faced dramatic political upheavals, with protests and uprisings toppling governments.

from Zee News :India National

Cognition AI defies turbulence with a $400M raise at $10.2B valuation

Founders Fund, the Peter Thiel-backed VC, led Cognition’s latest round, with participation from existing investors like Lux Capital, Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC, Elad Gil, Definition Capital and Swish Ventures. 

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Google’s AI Mode adds 5 new languages including Hindi, Japanese, and Korean

Google's AI Mode is rolling out in Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese.

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Hyundai’s eVTOL startup Supernal pauses work following CEO and CTO departures

The shakeup comes as the startup was still struggling to get its test vehicle off the ground -- literally. The first flight was only in March.

from TechCrunch

Caught On Camera: Wild Boar Chases Leopard In Epic Animal Showdown | VIRAL

In the now-viral video on social media, a wild boar can be seen chasing a leopard away. Leopards are powerful and agile big cats known for their stealth and adaptability; meanwhile, wild boars are also strong animals with sharp tusks. 

from Zee News :India National

‘PM Modi Has Very Good Personal Equation With President Trump’: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on strengthening India’s partnership with the United States, while responding to President Donald Trump’s recent remarks.

from Zee News :India National

Why is an Amazon-backed AI startup making Orson Welles fan fiction?

This is a bad idea.

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India’s Defence Roadmap To 2040: How Armed Forces Are Preparing For Tomorrow’s Battles

The Defence Ministry's roadmap aims to equip the Army, Navy, and Air Force with cutting-edge technologies such as laser weapons and advanced drones, strengthening the country’s defense capabilities over the next 15 years.

from Zee News :India National

Viral Video: Fight Between Two Women Breaks Out at Petrol Pump Over `No Helmet, No Petrol` Rule; Chairs And Kicks Fly | WATCH

In the video that shows two women fighting at a petrol pump, several bystanders can be seen watching in shock and disbelief as the two women physically attack each other violently. Towards the end of the clip, the fight appears to subside.

from Zee News :India National

Cutting through the equity noise: Don’t miss this powerhouse panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Leaders from Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal join the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 in San Francisco. Register to join.

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A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

From leadership changes at legacy semiconductor companies to wishy washy policy around chip exports, a lot has happened already.

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Draw India Closer, Not Push It Away, Ex-US Top Officials Urge Trump Administration

Former US officials Jake Sullivan and Kurt Campbell urged strengthening ties with India, warning Trump’s policies risk pushing New Delhi toward rivals. They proposed a 10-year strategic alliance on defence, technology, and global cooperation.

from Zee News :India National

Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport

It's the first airport in California that Waymo will offer rides to and from. The company's been active at the Phoenix airport for nearly two years.

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FirstClub bucks India’s speed obsession, quickly triples valuation to $120M with premium approach

FirstClub has raised $23 million in a Series A round co-led by Accel and RTP Global to expand its premium quick commerce platform.

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CoreWeave acquires agent-training startup OpenPipe

CoreWeave hopes the YC-backed startup will help it expand down the stack and cash in on enterprises developing AI agents.

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‘Benefit The Common Man, Farmers...’: PM Modi Hiles GST Rate Cut, Welcomes Reforms

The Prime Minister said the wide-ranging reforms will improve citizens’ lives and promote ease of doing business, especially for small traders and enterprises.

from Zee News :India National

SpaceX gets a green light to more than double its Florida launches

SpaceX is one step closer to nearly tripling the number of Falcon 9 launches from Florida.

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Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool for use in the real world

Lens Live will not replace Amazon's existing visual search tool, Amazon Lens, which lets you take a picture, upload an image, or scan a barcode to discover products. Instead, it brings a real-time component to Amazon Lens.

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`Operation Vikram-32`: India Brings Forth First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip | EXPLAINED

An initiative, referred to as "Operation Vikram", marks India’s serious push toward self-reliance in semiconductor technology. Developed by the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Vikram-3201 is specifically designed for use in ISRO’s launch vehicles (rockets). 

from Zee News :India National

OpenAI acquires product testing startup Statsig and shakes up its leadership team

OpenAI is bringing on the founder of Statsig as its CTO of Applications, and making changes to other leadership roles at the company.

from TechCrunch

Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Seven Seven Six's Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to lunar mining and orbital manufacturing.

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Behind the scenes and front-row access: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 while you still can

With just over a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits San Francisco, we’re calling on students, aspiring founders, marketers, and event pros to help the TechCrunch events team pull off one of the largest and most anticipated startup events of the year.

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`Appu, Pappu`: Bihar Deputy CM Accuses Tejashwi, Rahul Of `Destroying` Democracy

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a scathing attack on the double-engine government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal United (JDU) in Bihar, and asserted that the Nitish Kumar-led government would be voted out of power in the coming six months.

from Zee News :India National

UK age check law seems to be hurting sites that comply, helping those that don’t

The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites.

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Director Jim Jarmusch ‘disappointed and disconcerted’ by Mubi’s funding from Sequoia

Veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch premiered his new movie “Father Mother Sister Brother” today at the Venice Film Festival, where journalists asked him about Mubi, the streaming platform that co-produced the film — specifically, about Mubi’s recent $100 million funding round led by Sequoia Capital. “I was disappointed and disconcerted by this relationship,” Jarmusch said, […]

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September Weather Forecast: Little Respite From Nature’s Fury - Check IMD Prediction

The IMD’s Monthly Outlook for Rainfall and Temperature said the monthly average rainfall over the country as a whole in September 2025 is most likely to be above normal (greater than 109 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA).

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Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue

Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue came from just two companies, identified in a filing as "Customer A" and "Customer B."

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Dharmasthala Murders: Complainant Reveals His Connection With Activists, Delhi Trip

Following these revelations, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) brought the complainant to Bengaluru and conducted searches and 'mahazar' (on-site investigation) operations at the residence of T. Jayanth, one of the leading activists opposing the temple management.

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Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial

The company's lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs' lawyers for "overwhelming" the jury with "irrelevant evidence."

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Kashmir’s Non-Vegetarian Food Industry Faces Severe Blow After Rotten Meat Scandal

The scandal has severely impacted the Rs 100-crore hotel, restaurant, and vendor mutton industry, after authorities seized over 13,000 kg of decomposed mutton and thousands of frozen chickens. The public’s fear of consuming outside food has left restaurants and street vendors almost deserted.

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US Tariffs: Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Calls Ukraine War ‘Modi’s War’ | DNA Decodes

In today’s DNA episode, we analyzed Navarro’s remarks, in which he accused India of fueling the Russia-Ukraine conflict by purchasing oil from Russia. These comments have come amid rising tensions following the US imposing a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, reflecting increasing trade and diplomatic strains between the two countries.

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US manufacturing investment stumbles as clean tech cancellations pile up

Companies cancelled $5 billion worth of clean tech manufacturing projects in the U.S. in Q2, mirroring a pullback in the broader manufacturing sector.

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`To Boost Regional Peace, Further National Interests And Priorities`: PM Modi Heads To Japan, China

Prime Minister Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, before travelling to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

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Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report

The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers' evolving use of AI products.

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OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models

In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.

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J-K: Security Forces Bust Terror Hideout In Kupwara District, Seize Huge Cache Of Arms And Ammunition

The hideout, located in a dense forest and reportedly underground, was uncovered during a search operation, police said. The recoveries are being described as a significant blow to terrorist designs in the area and have potentially averted attacks.

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Trump’s 50% Tariff On India Takes Effect, Sparks Debate Over Favoritism And Pressure Tactics | DNA Decodes

The tariff is widely being seen as discriminatory, with Trump reportedly using trade duties as a tool to reward or punish countries based on their public support for his claims of international peace-making.

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Why the US government is not the savior Intel needs

Intel doesn't need cash. Instead, the struggling semiconductor giant needs to figure out how to drum up interest for its foundry business.

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Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc In Kullu’s Manali, NH-3 Damaged As Beas River Overflows

Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S Raveesh said parts of the district were being evacuated as water levels rose sharply.

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US Tariffs On India: Will Trump`s Trade War Trigger A Ripple Effect?

Earlier, an additional 25 percent tariff was imposed on India by US President Donald Trump, bringing the total tariff burden on Indian exports to 50 percent, effective August 27. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a notification, confirming that India would receive no relief from these tariffs.

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Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon

Bounce publicly debuts a tool that will let you move your account between open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon.

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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.

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`Political Launching League`: Bihar Assembly Elections Set To Introduce Sons Of Prominent Leaders To Politics?

Bihar is gearing up for another kind of political spectacle — the upcoming state assembly elections are being seen as a platform to launch the next generation of political heirs.

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Former Meta exec Nick Clegg offers careful criticism of ‘cloyingly conformist’ Silicon Valley

Meta’s former policy chief Nick Clegg seems to be walking a tightrope as he promotes his upcoming book, “How to Save the Internet.”

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Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is probably the biggest movie in theaters

This is Netflix's first time winning the domestic box office.

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UP Dowry Murder: Young Son Witnesses Crime, Two Arrests So Far | Top Points

The father of the deceased has claimed that the mother-in-law poured kerosene while Vipin set Nikki on fire. He also said that she had 70 percent burns and was pronounced dead at the Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. 

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Decoded: The Colour Secrets Of Indian Passports And Who Gets Them

India issues blue, white, red, and orange passports. E-passports improve travel security for citizens, officials, and diplomats.

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Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acquihire

The former Adept CEO said he hopes to be "remembered more as "an AI research innovator" than a "a deal structure innovator."

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`Voters Adhikar` Or Political Strategy: Is Bihar Becoming Testing Ground For Fractured Opposition Unity?

The focal point of this effort is the ongoing Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’, organised in protest against alleged voter fraud in Bihar. Over the coming days, prominent leaders from the Congress and the INDIA alliance will join the march to bolster solidarity and energise party workers.

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J&K Weather Update: IMD Issues Alert For Next 48 Hours For Heavy Rains In THESE Districts

IMD issued an alert for the next 48 hours for heavy rains in two districts of Kashmir and 10 districts of Jammu. In Kashmir, temperatures dropped drastically as hilly areas like Razdan Top received the season’s first snowfall, and a hailstorm was seen in the upper reaches of Ganderbal for a brief time. 

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Ahmedabad Police Bust Syrian Gang Collecting Fake Gaza Donations; One Arrested

According to the investigation, the gang comprises six members who travelled from Damascus, Syria, via Abu Dhabi, arriving in Kolkata on July 22 and subsequently reaching Ahmedabad on August 1.

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Bihar`s Contrasting Political Landscape: Rahul Gandhi Visits Mosque, PM Modi Holds Rally In Gaya

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya, and VIP chief Mukesh Sahni, visited Khanqah Rahmani in Bihar. In contrast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also in Bihar on Friday, holding a rally in the sacred city of Gaya. 

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TikTok denies India comeback after reports of website going live

TikTok isn’t making a comeback in India.

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Pakistan: Karachi Warehouse Blast Kills 4, Injures 33

A warehouse fire and explosion in Karachi killed four, injured 33, and damaged nearby buildings. Officials suspect fireworks or explosive material triggered the blast, highlighting Pakistan’s poor safety standards and infrastructure.

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Bihar: `Voter Adhikar Rally` Reaches Munger; Tejashwi, Rahul Slam CM Nitish Kumar, ECI

At Munger’s Voter Adhikar Yatra, Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi, Nitish Kumar, and ECI of “vote theft,” failed governance, and disenfranchising the poor, urging Bihar voters to resist manipulation.

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Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows

There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.

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Labubu could make $1 billion this year

The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart.

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Google launches its own ‘MagSafe’ with PixelSnap

Google is launching its own set of magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 including chargers and stands.

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Will Mandatory Resignations After Arrest Purify Politics Or Destabilise Governments? DNA Decoded

In Today's DNA, Rahul Sinha, Zee News Managing Editor analysed the bill that triggered uproar in Parliament. The bill mandate automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers if they remain in jail or custody for more than 30 days.

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Meta is shaking up its AI org, again

On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an internal memo.

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Rahul Gandhi Embarrassed In Bihar: Woman Retracts Claim Of Name Missing From Voter List

During his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi faced a setback as Ranju Devi retracted her claim of being excluded from the voter list, prompting BJP chief JP Nadda to accuse him of spreading lies.

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X’s declining Android app installs are hurting subscription revenue

X is struggling on Android with installs down by 49% year-over-year as of June 2025.

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Three Years Of War: What European Countries Have Lost Due To The Russia-Ukraine War

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analysed what European Countries lost due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Techie Earning Rs 30 LPA Reveals Dark Side Of High-Paying Job, Claims `Mental Breakdowns` Over Toxic Work Culture

In a post on Reddit, a techie from Delhi-NCR shared working at a major tech company with an annual salary of around Rs. 30 LPA. The post mentioned ongoing struggles with “severe anxiety” since the very first day on the job.

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Delhi: Four Killed As Fire Destroys Electronics Showroom In Raja Garden

Four people died and two were injured in a fire at a west Delhi electronics showroom, days after seven were killed in a Humayun’s Tomb roof collapse, police said.

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‘Stranger Things’ creators may be leaving Netflix

Netflix could soon lose the creative team behind one of its biggest hits, with the Duffer Brothers reportedly signing an exclusive deal with Paramount.

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Watch: Passengers Dangerously Board Train From Wrong Side; Video Goes Viral, Netizens React

It can be seen in the video that the people who are attempting to board the train are shoving and pushing their way through the crowd, trying to make it on the train.

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AI-powered stuffed animals are coming for your kids

Do A.I. chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? Maybe not.

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DNA Decodes: From Alaska To Washington – Trump’s Plan To End Ukraine War

In today’s DNA, we analysed the outcomes of this high-profile meeting, the pressure it places on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and its wider geopolitical consequences for NATO, Europe, and global trade.

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Man Posing As Cop, Claiming To Be Raja Raghuvanshi`s Friend, Arrested

The accused, identified as Bajrang Lal, a resident of Rajasthan, visited Raghuvanshi's house on Thursday. He introduced himself as a police station in-charge from Delhi and claimed to be a close friend of Raja.

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SLINEX-25: India, Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Cooperation With Bilateral Naval Drill

Conceptualized in 2005, Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) is a bilateral naval exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over the past two decades.

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Kyte, which billed itself as the ‘best competitor to Hertz,’ shuts down

The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo.

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DNA Decodes Mission Sudarshan Chakra: The Brahmastra Even More Powerful Than BrahMos

In today’s DNA, we analysed the significance of Mission Sudarshan Chakra announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on its potential to revolutionise India’s air defence capabilities.

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Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam

The Russian hackers used their access to the dam's computer systems to open a floodgate that spilled millions of gallons of water.

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J-K: Army`s Chinar Corps Mourns Havildar Ankit Kumar`s Sacrifice On LoC

The Indian Army has foiled an infiltration bid in the Uri sector this morning and had killed two terrorists in the same area a few days ago. While foiling the infiltration bid today, Havildar Ankit Kumar lost his life. 

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Trump’s Support Sparks Munir’s ‘BAT Blast’ In Uri? DNA Analysis

In Today's DNA, Zee News managing editor, Rahul Sinha, analysed whether Trump’s support sparks Munir’s ‘BAT blast’ in Uri?  

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Himachal Pradesh Reels: 241 Dead, Over 300 Roads, 70 DTRs Disrupted By Monsoon Fury

Himachal Pradesh's rain death toll climbs to 241; over 300 roads, 70 power transformers, and 130 water schemes disrupted. Infrastructure damage is estimated at Rs 2,031 crore.

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`Jo Dikha, Usse Hi Maar Diya...`: Woman`s Chilling Account Of 1947 Partition Horrors

Sudarshana Kumari recounted the horrors of the 1947 Partition: escaping bloodshed in Sheikhupura, losing family, and the traumatic journey to India as a child.  

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Indian fintech Paytm wins a major regulatory battle days after key investor exit

Paytm has received approval from India’s central bank to resume onboarding new online merchants and offer its digital payment services.

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Match to pay $14M to the FTC due to false advertising and other deceptive practices

Match Group agrees to pay the FTC $14 million after it was sued for deceiving users into buying subscriptions.

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`Tradition Meets Innovation`: PM Modi Highlights India`s Astronomy Legacy At 18th International Olympiad | VIDEO

PM Modi addressed the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy, emphasising India's ancient astronomy legacy, modern observatories, and recent space triumphs like Chandrayaan-3 & Aditya-L1.  

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F-35 Grounds Trump Again? Fighter Jet Faces Snag In Japan After Kerala Episode – DNA Analysis

30 am, a British Navy F-35 was forced to make an emergency landing at Japan’s Kagoshima Airport during a joint military exercise due to technical issues. 

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US government seized $1 million from Russian ransomware gang

A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022.

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How founders are ditching VC norms and finding capital on their own terms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how do you navigate them — and know which one actually supports your growth?

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India Bans Selective Jute Products Imports Via Land Routes From Bangladesh; Check Details

India imposed an immediate ban on the import of select jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land routes. On Monday the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the decision, clarifying that such imports will only be permitted through the Nhava Sheva Seaport.

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A City In India Where Tricolour Is Unfurled On The Night Of August 14

In Bihar’s Purnia, the Tricolour rises at midnight on August 14, a tradition born in 1947 when freedom fighters marked India’s first moments of independence under the night sky.

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MP: Woman Gives Birth To Snakes? Village Buzzes, Doctor Uncovers Startling Reality

A woman’s shocking claim of giving birth to snakes caused panic across her village. Medical experts quickly stepped in to reveal the strange objects were blood clots, debunking the eerie myth and calming fears.

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Tejashwi Yadav Slams Amit Shah`s Speeches In Bihar, Calls It ‘Pakau-Thaku’

Tejashwi Yadav accused Amit Shah of repetitive, unproductive speeches and ignoring Bihar’s core issues, while Shah criticised Opposition over Operation Sindoor, voter list revision, and alleged vote bank politics during his Sitamarhi visit.

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RIP, Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI

Microsoft is killing Lens, a handy mobile scanning app with over 90 million downloads.

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Odisha: Court Sentences Man To 20 Yrs RI For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl

The victim's mother, who was busy in conversation with some neighbours outside the house, spotted the accused Rabindra loitering near her house.

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Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates ‘brain rot’ videos in just one click

OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.

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How Trump Shook The World: Inside His ‘2T Plan’ — From Tariffs To Political Coup | DNA Decodes

In today’s DNA, we analysed how Donald Trump’s ‘2T Plan’ is impacting global politics, from Venezuela and Brazil to Bangladesh and Pakistan.  

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Amid Trump`s Trade `Threat`, Doval Meets Putin In Moscow; Discusses Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership

India and Russia continue to be close and time-tested partners, collaborating on a range of key defense and strategic initiatives. These include the supply of S-400 air defense systems, MiG-29 fighter jets, and joint production of AK-203 rifles and BrahMos missiles in India—projects that underline the depth of bilateral defense cooperation.

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Charges Framed In Major Terror Funding Case By NIA Special Court: Big Breakthrough For J&K CIK`s Fight Against Terror

Charges have been framed against two accused individuals Shabir Ahmad Bhat and Javaid Ahmad Yatoo, while criminal proceedings have also been initiated against absconding Pakistan-based LeT handler Sumama alias Babar alias Ilyas, who is also an accused in the case. 

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How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

This isn’t your typical venture panel. Expect sharp insights on how to cut through the noise, structure your raise, and build relationships that last beyond a term sheet. Whether you're gearing up for your first round or advising a founder who is, this is the TC Disrupt session you don’t want to miss.

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First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant

To find out whether Alexa is still the best smart assistant for my family, I'm going to test Amazon's AI-powered devices, experiment with AI queries, and write out my thoughts in a multi-part series.

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Congress Slams PM Modi’s ‘Huglomacy’, Calls For Foreign Policy Reset After Trump’s Tariff

Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports over continued oil trade with Russia, saying that India's foreign policy and administration needs a comprehensive reset. 

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Touchdown In Jaipur: Ukraine’s First Lady Refuels Diplomacy En Route To Tokyo

En route to Japan, a plane carrying Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and top officials made an unscheduled stop in Jaipur for refuelling.

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Justice Delivered After Three Decades: 250 Families Of Terror Victims Receive Government Jobs In Jammu And Kashmir

For the first time since terrorism broke out in Kashmir, families affected by terror violence have received justice—marking a significant step in rehabilitation and support for the victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Something Big On August 5? Here’s Why India Is Buzzing With Speculation | DNA Decodes

The political corridors and social media are abuzz with the belief that the government might be gearing up for a historic political decision. The conversation gained traction after Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, hinted on social media that there has been talk for a week that the government might take a significant decision on August 5.

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India Issues Stern Reply To Trump`s Tariff Hike Threat, Says `Targeted By US`

 The Indian government has issued a strongly worded response following US President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose additional tariffs on Indian goods. The statement, released on Monday by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), asserts that India is being unfairly singled out by both the United States and the European Union for its continued imports of Russian oil.

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Train On Tracks, Car On Platform: Bizarre Scene Unfolds At Meerut Railway Station, Video Goes Viral | WATCH

A shocking video of a man driving a car on the platform of Meerut City railway station is making rounds on social media. The car is seen dangerously close to a moving train.

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PM Modi Set To Inaugurate Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, Lay Foundation Phase 3 Expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Karnataka’s Bengaluru on August 10 to inaugurate the “long-awaited” yellow line metro, and he will also lay the foundation stone for the Phase 3 metro. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday informed of the PM’s visit and called it a “landmark moment.”   

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Air India Cancels Singapore-Chennai Flight Due To Technical Snag In Plane

Air India said in a statement that the flight AI349 scheduled to operate from Singapore to Chennai has been cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure, which required additional time for rectification.

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Lina Khan points to Figma IPO as vindication of M&A scrutiny

A surprising figure is celebrating Figma’s successful IPO: Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, who said the offering demonstrates the value of "letting startups grow into independently successful businesses."

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From Tariffs To Tactics: 3 Hints Trump Is Walking Back Tariff Aggression | DNA Decodes

President Trump's recent decisions—particularly imposing tariffs on India—could bring consequences that may harm the U.S. economy. The rapid policy shifts now underway seem to reflect his growing awareness of those consequences.

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Need To support Negotiators On US Tariff Talks: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized the need to support Indian negotiators in ongoing trade talks with the US over tariffs. He acknowledged the challenges but stressed exploring other global markets if the US remains unreasonable.

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Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $329M in damages

The jury verdict is one of the first major legal decisions about driver assistance technology that has gone against Tesla. Both Elon Musk and Tesla have spent years making claims about Autopilot's capabilities.

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Gangtok’s Himalayan Zoo Welcomes Twin Red Panda Cubs As `Lucky` Turns Mother

At Gangtok’s Himalayan Zoological Park commonly known as Bulbulee a red panda named Lucky has given birth to two cubs who are currently nesting together with her. The cubs will remain off-display for about a year before being introduced to visitors. The arrival of these cubs marks a rare success for conservation efforts as red pandas face mounting threats in the wild and remain listed as an endangered species.

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Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines

Search engines are indexing links to ChatGPT conversations that have been made sharable with a link.

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`Hindu Terrorism`: Congress Leader Reacts To `Saffron Terror` Narrative After Malegaon Verdict

Reacting on Amit Shah's statement that no Hindu can ever be a terrorist, Prithviraj Chavan said that the first terrorist incident in independent India was carried out by Nathuram Godse.

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Inside Operation Sindoor: Army Veteran Explains How India’s Precision Strike Hit Jaish HQ In Pakistan’s Bahawalpur

Major Manik M Jolly, a decorated Gorkha veteran, academician and author, detailed the strike in his ongoing B.I.R.D. thread series on X.

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