‘Dear Prime Minister Ambani’: Elon Musk takes fresh swipe at Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s India entry

In a post on X on Friday, Musk described Ambani as the “real boss of India” and questioned whether he would allow Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, to compete in the Indian market.

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An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip.

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Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers

Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines as the data center boom pushes prices up.

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Delhi on high alert ahead of CJP protest tomorrow; metro stations closed, trains cancelled

Restrictions on metro services, train cancellations, internet shutdowns and intensified checks at Delhi’s borders are expected to affect daily commuters, businesses and travellers from several states.

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OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected

It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that.

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Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.

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Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11

Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

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Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

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Twin blows to terror in Kashmir: 5 OGW arrested in Kulgam, massive arms cache found in Handwara

Five alleged terror associates were arrested in Kulgam. In a separate operation the same day, security forces found an AK-47 rifle, grenades and 1,132 rounds of ammunition in an old hideout in Handwara.

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Premanand Maharaj ashram row: Garvili Sharan named amid claims of control and property dispute

Questions surrounding the death of Premanand Maharaj's disciple Rasik Dulari Sharan and allegations about the management of the Keli Kunj Ashram have intensified, with the name of another disciple, Garvili Sharan, repeatedly emerging in claims made by local residents, disciples and saints in Vrindavan.

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ECI debunks INDIA bloc’s claims, says no party sought meeting before 4 PM amid protest

Rahul Gandhi had claimed that about 300 Opposition MPs wanted to meet the Election Commissioners to put forth their questions.

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TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout

TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.

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Military aircraft with 32 onboard crashes in Nigeria; rescue operation underway

The Nigerian Air Force said search-and-rescue teams had been deployed to the crash site and were working with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.

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SC to hear pleas against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today; petition challenges exercise of ECI powers without collective decision-making

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s alleged exercise of ECI powers without collective approval, citing constitutional and statutory provisions governing the poll panel.

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CBI arrests DGCA official, private firm director in Rs 2.5 lakh bribery case; second such case in a year

The CBI has arrested a Chennai-based DGCA Deputy Director and a private aviation company director in an alleged Rs 2.5 lakh bribery case linked to aircraft airworthiness certification.

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Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

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Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

On Equity, we discussed the Trump administration's attempts to rebrand AI.

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`He got up to pray, then attacked from behind with an axe`: Hero pilot Smit Machchhar recounts terrifying flydubai cockpit attack

Captain Smit Machchhar recalls how he fought back after his co-pilot attacked him aboard Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’

A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant. 

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Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs

The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.

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India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ claims over Ferozepur border infiltration incident

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it had summoned Pakistan High Commission Charge d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich to lodge a strong protest over what it described as continued facilitation of illegal infiltration from Pakistan.

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Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music

Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.

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Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass

Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people.

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NC MLA, spokesperson booked for alleged assault on PSO in Anantnag; MLA denies charges

The case was registered at Police Station Anantnag following a written complaint filed by the PSO. According to the complaint, an argument between the officer and the two leaders escalated into a physical altercation, during which the PSO was allegedly assaulted and sustained injuries while on official duty.

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World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months

Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.

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Punjab women get Rs 3,000-Rs 4,500 as CM Mann releases second Satkar payout

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann releases Rs 1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna. Check payment amounts and details.  

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AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B

The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.

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UP Assembly elections 2027: SP alliance locked in, but why are BJP MLAs knocking on Akhilesh’s door?

Dropping a bombshell, the Samajwadi Party chief revealed that several BJP MLAs are in touch with him.

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15.75 lakh applied, 4,543 selected: Why did High Court freeze UP SI appointments?

The case involves objections over changes to exam questions and answers. The next hearing is scheduled for October 5.

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Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents

OpenAI isn't a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.

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‘Reward CEC with Bharat Ratna, make him president’: Omar Abdullah takes jibe at Election Commission

Speaking on the sidelines of the J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, Abdullah also spoke about the Election Commission, the recently concluded autumn session of the J&K Assembly and his government’s recent initiatives.

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Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather

Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.

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Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents

As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent security layers around AI agents to […]

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Stock Market Crash: Rs 7 lakh crore wiped out in 7 hours; Sensex falls 1,124 points | DNA Explained

The Sensex plunged 1,124 points as investors lost around ₹7 lakh crore in seven hours, amid rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and continued US-Iran tensions.

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Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?

On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Bank strike called off: Will banks open on Monday? What customers need to know

The nationwide bank strike planned for September 28-30 has been deferred after late-night talks between UFBU and IBA. Banks are expected to operate normally from Monday as talks continue over a five-day banking week and other demands.

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`Samosa seller gave me food for free`: Why India`s richest MLA spent a day begging on Mumbai streets

BJP MLA Parag Shah, with declared assets of Rs 3,383 crore, dressed as a beggar in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Read to know the reason. 

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs India’s permanent UN Security Council seat, opposes more Western expansion

While there is broad support for modernising the Security Council, divisions remain over individual candidatures, regional allocations and the veto system.

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TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.

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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti calls for Jantar Mantar protest on voter rolls

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has urged "secular-minded" Indians to join protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29 over alleged voter deletions and demolition of religious sites.

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Meta’s AI Tamagotchi bet is…working?

When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into model drop week for both companies as Anthropic rolled out Opus 5.5, followed by OpenAI’s GPT-6 model updates just 90 minutes later. But the company that stole the spotlight was Meta, whose personal AI agent Muse is reportedly outpacing ChatGPT’s early numbers and is headed for smart glasses and […]

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Israel versus 75 nations: Inside Benjamin Netanyahu`s defiant UNGA address | DNA

Read the full analysis of Benjamin Netanyahu's defiant UNGA address where he stood alone against 75 nations, tackled regional critics, and utilized sharp visual props.  

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97 Goa voters, 8 emails, ECINet row: Why Rahul Gandhi wants CEC to resign | DNA

Rahul Gandhi accused Kumar of overriding concerns within the Election Commission and offered him the chance to become an "approver", or government witness, if an investigation is launched into the alleged irregularities.

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Meet Feather, the startup building the ‘Android of robotics’ for developers

Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers.

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VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.

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Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

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Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

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DNA Analysis: Can weight-loss drugs cause vision loss? What US patients allege

In today's episode of DNA,  Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinh explains reports about weight-loss injections causing sudden eye damage and what patients in India need to know.

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a16z is challenging Silicon Valley’s love for drop-outs by launching a school

This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade school, Y Combinator, and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program.

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Trump and Xi Jinping summit: Why Artificial Intelligence is top agenda | DNA

Discover why artificial intelligence has become the core agenda item for the upcoming Trump and Xi Jinping summit. Explore insights from Zee News DNA on US-China tech rivalry, security frameworks, and global digital order.  

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Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google

Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50 megawatt nuclear power plant.

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Five wars raging across multiple regions put global economy and security under strain | DNA

The world is spending around Rs 460 million every minute on preparations for war, while countries are spending nearly $3 trillion on weapons alone.

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Tata Trusts says Tata Sons board resolution on Chandrasekaran reappointment invalid - what`s the matter

Tata Trusts has said Tata Sons’ September 17 board resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as chairman was invalid because it lacked the required support from the Trusts’ nominee directors under the company’s Articles of Association.

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Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio

Many of The Boring Company's announced project have not materialized.

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Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking

Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions

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Delhi voter roll SIR: Why Rekha Gupta, Kejriwal, Dhankar and other VVIPs flagged in 33-lakh EC notice list

The election authorities have said that prominent political leaders and other well-known people listed for verification will not necessarily have to appear personally at hearing centres. Electoral registration officers can identify such cases and ask BLOs to visit their registered addresses for verification.

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Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts

Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.

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Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force

Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.

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New UPI charges from October 15: Will it push customers back to cash and ATMs?

A 0.4 per cent charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 is set to come into effect from October 15. However, visuals circulating on social media show some petrol pumps and CNG stations refusing UPI payments above the specified amount. Customers are being asked to use cash, debit cards or credit cards instead.

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Y Combinator insurance tech alum Angle Health hits $2.7B valuation

Angle Health has grown to 5,000 customers and become profitable, by helping small businesses get "level-funded" health insurance.

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World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets

Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually building.

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A new kind of AI model from a ChatGPT inventor is thrilling developers

Jev, a new kind of AI model, is showing developers a cheaper and faster path to software intelligence.

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Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,’ new unredacted filings reveal

Newly unsealed court filings show Microsoft privately called OpenAI's data practices "theft" while both companies scraped paywalled Times content, built datasets from it, and warned internally it would gut publishers.

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DNA Decodes: India`s stance on Trump`s 100% tariff threat and whether New Delhi will snap ties if the US imposes the duties

In today’s episode of DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha decodes the escalating India-US trade standoff after the U.S. House passed a bill empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian crude oil.

from Zee News :India National

Waymo restarts San Antonio service 5 months after flooding troubles

The company suspended service in the city in April after one of its robotaxis got swept away.

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A historic alliance for a new kashmir: Shia and Sunni leaders unite under MMU to combat drugs and extremism

In a historic shift, Islamic scholars across sects in Jammu and Kashmir have united under the MMU to transform mosques into community counseling and social reform hubs.

from Zee News :India National

Automattic’s interim CEO and legal chief signed reciprocal severance deals during Mullenweg’s brief ouster

CFO Mark Davies and legal chief Andy Missan signed each other’s severance agreements while Matt Mullenweg was on leave, providing a year of salary and additional equity vesting if their departures qualify for the benefits.

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AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

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DNA Explains: Pakistan`s PNS Hunain collides with Indian Navy warship -Deliberate provocation or maritime mistake?

PNS Hunain collided with an Indian Navy warship in the Arabian Sea. DNA explains the 1991 agreement breach, BrahMos firepower, and the Gray Zone strategy behind the incident.

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The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

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Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’

Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.

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OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says

Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.

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AI infrastructure company Cornelis raises $205M to chip away at Nvidia’s dominance

Cornelis, a company creating networking technology to help AI chips communicate more effectively, announced Monday that it has raised $205 million.

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Balaghat child deaths raise questions over malnutrition, healthcare and government response | DNA

Meanwhile the civil surgeon of the area’s largest government hospital has also said there is no particular disease affecting the region.

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Insight Partners’ Devin Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and Anthropic

Insight Partners' Devin Parekh opens up about losing Legora to General Catalyst, why he's fine holding stakes in rival AI labs, and why — even as everyone else piles into OpenAI and Anthropic — his $90 billion firm is deliberately staying diversified.

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The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCs

From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.

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What’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?

On Equity, we discussed the AI industry's latest debate about whether it poses an existential threat to humanity.

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Vegan gala dinner takes centre stage at BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi

The multi-course dinner began with a selection of starters, including Khandvi Mille-Feuille, made with delicate steamed gram-flour rolls tempered with mustard, coconut, and curry leaves. It was served with kesar mango, micro-greens, and a light yoghurt-style dressing.

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Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue

While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

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Central Eurasia names its 2026 Road to Battlefield winners: Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ

Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ took the top three spots at the regional final of Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and will represent Central Eurasia in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.

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From weakest link to key player: How India strengthened its position in BRICS

When BRICS was established in 2006, India's GDP growth rate was above 9 per cent. However, by 2012-13, growth had fallen to around 5 per cent, leading to growing concerns over India's economic prospects. Western media, economists and rating agencies began describing India as the weakest link in BRICS, with some even questioning whether the country should remain part of the grouping.

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Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US

Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.

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Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers

Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

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Shocking the west, will Putin hand India keys to Russia`s Su-57 stealth jet? Here`s what experts say

The Su-57 could help address India’s fighter squadron shortage as the Air Force waits for 114 Rafales and the AMCA. Experts says a possible deal will also depend on how India handles the risk of US sanctions.

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Harvey hits $15.5B valuation, months after reaching $11B

The legal AI startup and VC darling has nearly doubled its valuation in nine months.

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Backstab at UN? New world map cuts Arunachal, Aksai Chin from India, marks them ‘disputed territory’

The map also marks the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir and includes a note on the unresolved status of the region. India says its support for the UN resolution did not approve any specific map or border depiction.

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The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX

The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”

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Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?

Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.

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Tales of memory, identity and home: 5 Kashmir films selected for International Film Festival of J&K

The four-day festival will feature stories on Kashmiri migrant life, traditional woodcarving, childhood memories and the region’s past.

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Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla Ventures, and Lennar to tackle a labor shortage severe enough that data center projects alone now need 4,000 to 5,000 workers apiece.

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Is Punjab the next Dubai? Minister woos UAE investors with big offer

Talks in Dubai explored joint ventures and direct investment opportunities between Punjab and UAE-based businesses.

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Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

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Delhi building collapse: 7 lakh students, 8,000 rooms – how DU’s massive hostel shortage is forcing students into illegal ‘death-trap’ PGs

The Delhi High Court has ordered checks of private hostels, asking authorities to verify permissions, building rules and student numbers. Five MCD officials have also been suspended.

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Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

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Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders magisterial inquiry

The building, used as a PG accommodation for students, was around 40 to 50 years old and had a basement and five upper floors, Delhi Police said. Renovation work was allegedly being carried out on the ground floor when the structure collapsed. Earlier, police had said repair work was underway in the basement.

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Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

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Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

The sheriff’s office said the hikers “were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required."

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From `Naraz Fufa` jibe to `Jhooth ki goonj` swipe: Top quotes from PM Modi`s speech at SRCC

The Prime Minister was at SRCC to mark its centenary celebrations, returning to the campus for the first time since 2013, when he had visited as Gujarat's chief minister.

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XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.

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OpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them

OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.

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AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing

Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.

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Will Super El Niño steal winter’s chill in India this year? Here`s what UN says

A United Nations report prepared by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the El Niño effect is expected to continue until February 2027. El Niño generally ends by September or October, but its extended duration this time could influence weather patterns from Asia and Australia to the Americas.

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Vanishing coast: How Arabian Sea is eating up land, farms and wells in Gujarat`s Valsad

As rising seawater turns farmland salty and swallows historical boundaries, low-lying coastal villages in South Gujarat are losing their livelihoods to rapid shoreline retreat. While residents push for immediate concrete sea walls to shield their homes, environmental experts warn that curbing illegal sand mining is the only way to address the root cause.

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Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails

Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.

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Weather alert: IMD sounds alarm for 14 states – is your district in heavy rain zone on Sept 4?

Several parts of India are likely to witness heavy rain on September 4, with Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar, MP and West Bengal among the affected areas. Rain is expected to continue in parts of north, central and eastern India through the coming days.

from Zee News :India National

Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid

If approved, the combined company would become one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world.

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Will Dalit Christians now get reservation? What the Constitution and Courts say DNA explains

At present, the Kerala government provides reservation to converted Christians under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota.

from Zee News :India National

Who is John Ternus, the new Apple CEO?

Starting on September 1, Ternus will lead one of the world's most valuable companies, but if you're not a dedicated Apple enthusiast, you've probably never heard of this man, who has largely remained out of the spotlight until now.

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Congress files 123 FIRs across Uttarakhand over Kharge ‘purification’ row – here’s who came up with the idea

The FIRs were filed against the Shri Ram Sena Dharmarth Seva Nyas. Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal revealed who coined the idea and how it was executed.

from Zee News :India National

Nepal flash flood and the number `26`: The events in history that make this date `unlucky`

The 26th has appeared in the dates of major earthquakes, floods, terror attacks and deadly accidents across the world. India also has several major tragedies in its history that occurred on the 26th.

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Harvard Law dropout raises $6M for Blue Voice to build a ‘Harvey for police officers’

The seed round for the app that provides real-time legal and policy guidance to officers was led by SignalFire and Las Olas VC.

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Bomb threat forces Air India Express Dammam-Delhi flight to make emergency landing in Ahmedabad

The flight, which departed Dammam at 10:25 am IST, landed in Ahmedabad at 4:22 pm after the crew alerted the pilot about the threat while the aircraft was en route to Delhi.

from Zee News :India National

Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability to take on Chinese rivals

The Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.

from TechCrunch

PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit; accorded warm welcome in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, which celebrates the living heritage of Central Asia.

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‘Politics today has become a game of self-interest’: Mohan Bhagwat’s blunt message in New York

Bhagwat urged religious communities to turn dialogue into grassroots cooperation and everyday action. He also backed An international declaration rejecting religious hatred, violence and the misuse of technology.

from Zee News :India National

DNA to find India`s next champions? Gujarat`s sports genomics plan sparks debate

Major Dhyan Chand, remembered as the “Wizard of Hockey”, helped India win Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. He once said that a champion athlete is identified by dedication, while fame and recognition come later. Now, Gujarat is exploring whether a champion can also be identified through their DNA.

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Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft

This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.

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`Jhooth ki goonj`: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, Kharge over Haldwani row

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, earlier accused BJP-RSS workers of carrying out the alleged ritual and called it a form of untouchability. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the filing of an FIR against those allegedly involved.

from Zee News :India National

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?

Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?

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Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips

Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

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An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI

Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.

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Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases

The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.

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Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder who defected to OpenAI, is now at Google

Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.

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LPG e-KYC deadline: What’s the last date, will your gas connection be cut?

The LPG e-KYC deadline has been extended to August 31. Missing the deadline may affect cylinder bookings and subsidy payments, though connections will not be cut automatically.

from Zee News :India National

Major reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir Police: 14 officers transferred; Sujit Kumar appointed Kashmir Zone IG, Tejinder Singh takes over Jammu zone

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and posting of 14 senior IPS and JKPS officers, reshuffling key positions across the CID, Security, Armed Police, Railways, Anti-Corruption Bureau and Jammu and Kashmir police zones.

from Zee News :India National

J&K electricity hike sparks opposition backlash; Farooq Abdullah defends move

Jammu and Kashmir’s 6.83% electricity tariff hike has triggered a fresh political battle, with the opposition targeting Omar Abdullah’s government and Farooq Abdullah linking the region’s economic dependence on Delhi to the demand for restoration of Article 370.

from Zee News :India National

Flipboard acquires Graze, the feed builder working to monetize the open social web

Flipboard is acquiring Bluesky feed-building startup Graze, bringing its privacy-friendly ad technology and creator monetization tools into Flipboard’s growing open social web ecosystem.

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Rahul Gandhi to launch ‘bus yatra’ in Punjab: Can the journey end Congress factionalism before 2027 assembly elections?

Feuding leaders are set to join the journey; defiance could invite action.

from Zee News :India National

Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit

Each year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 will be no different!

from TechCrunch

Stones pelted at Vande Bharat in Surat, UP Governor Anandiben Patel on board, safe

According to the preliminary investigation, the man appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Police and RPF officials are questioning him to establish his identity and determine the circumstances behind the stone-pelting.

from Zee News :India National

J-K: Huge arms-explosives cache busted in Sopore, 3 terror suspects held in Shopian

The operation was conducted under the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Sopore, 52 Rashtriya Rifles, and the 177th and 179th battalions of the CRPF.

from Zee News :India National

Gurugram-based Orris MD arrested in alleged forgery case

The case concerns alleged changes to the records of a partnership between the two real estate companies. Gupta is also named in a separate Gurugram land dispute case.

from Zee News :India National

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.

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Who killed Sarvanand Kaul ‘Premi’? J&K Police reopens 36-year-old case

The 1990 killings of Sarvanand Kaul ‘Premi’ and his son have a long, troubled history. Investigators are now examining whether others were involved and what happened after the abduction.

from Zee News :India National

Sugar prices hit record levels in India: Is ethanol taking a bite out of supplies?

India’s sugar output has fallen below earlier estimates, while ethanol production has added another demand for sugarcane. The government has restricted exports and wholesaler stocks as festival demand approaches.

from Zee News :India National

Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs?

On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.

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What are Americans learning from Ramayana? Harvard hosts Ram katha and global conference

The event is being held alongside a Ramayana Conference, bringing together scholars from India, the United States, Europe and Japan. Discussions at the conference focus on different versions of the Ramayana, its languages and its cultural journey across different societies.

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Inherent, founded by DeepMind alumni, says its AI ‘teammate’ just outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI at replicating research

Built by DeepMind alumni, British AI lab Inherent released Faraday, an AI agent whose ability to replicate scientific papers could be a stepping stone for innovation.

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Panama-bound cargo ship goes missing 200 nautical miles off Odisha coast

The vessel left Paradip at around 10.30 pm on August 20 with approximately 1,700 tonnes of iron ore fines on board. According to sources at the Paradip Port Authority, the ship was last reported to be sailing about 200 nautical miles from the port before communication was lost.

from Zee News :India National

TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit

Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.

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Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero

Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.

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Casteist slur inside closed room? Supreme Court explains when SC/ST Act applies

The ruling turns on how the law defines “public view” in such cases.

from Zee News :India National

Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

The $1 billion Series C was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, Carlyle, and JP Morgan Chase.

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Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program

Multiple cybersecurity researchers said they suddenly lost access to OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program, which offers models with fewer guardrails for vetted users.

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Operation Sindoor secret revealed: Here’s what India’s next move was If Pakistan had not begged for a ceasefire

Air Marshal (Retd) Nagesh Kapoor said the IAF had prepared an “escalation ladder” for the conflict. The next phase could have targeted Pakistan’s air-defence systems and military assets.

from Zee News :India National

Explainer: Rainfall deficit hits 13% as monsoon changes course; are dry winds a warning sign?

The monsoon’s official withdrawal has not begun, despite weaker rainfall in parts of northwest India. Bay of Bengal weather systems could still improve rainfall levels before September ends.

from Zee News :India National

What Sonia Gandhi traces in her memoir ‘Belonging’: Italy childhood, Rajiv Gandhi love story and why she said not to PM post

The 544-page book covers her entry into the Gandhi family and her years in public life. It also recounts major political and personal events that defined her journey.

from Zee News :India National

Nitin Nabin’s BJP team takes shape: New faces, veteran comebacks and key changes

The line-up includes 51 new faces, while 14 office-bearers from the previous team have been retained. The new appointments will oversee the party’s organisational work, election strategy and outreach to voters.

from Zee News :India National

Sound-powered fire protection startup gets $15M to snuff out fires before they turn catastrophic

Sonic Fire Tech raised its new funding to help get its sound-powered fire protection system into everything from commercial kitchens to apartment buildings.

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Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future

On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.

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`Logged out in 10 minutes`: Outrage erupts over technical glitches in Bombay High Court clerk exam

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and affected candidates protest severe technical disruptions during the Bombay HC typing test, urging authorities to conduct a fresh examination.

from Zee News :India National

`Cannot expect much from the dead`: JPSC-JSSC protest escalates as students burn CM Soren, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi effigies

JPSC-JSSC aspirants escalate Ranchi protest, burn Soren, Rahul and Tejashwi effigies and plan CM residence gherao on August 20 over exam demands.

from Zee News :India National

BCI Chairman apologises to law students amid NALSAR convocation row

Mishra urged all sides to approach the current issue fairly and in a spirit of reconciliation. 

from Zee News :India National

Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery

The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse."

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Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work

How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?

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Jharkhand student protest escalates; CM Soren, Rahul Gandhi effigies to be burnt tomorrow

Jharkhand students will burn effigies of Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi over JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities and protest outside the Chief Minister's residence on August 20.

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​DNA explained: Why NSA Ajit Doval says India`s tolerance should never be mistaken for weakness

NSA Ajit Doval says India tolerance is not weakness, revealing PM Modi's direct orders after the Pahalgam attack in a new Discovery docuseries on Operation Sindoor.    

from Zee News :India National

What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities

Over the last couple of weeks, hackers have targeted and broken into the systems of several water plants in the United States. Here’s what we know and don’t know about this wave of attacks allegedly carried out by the Iranian government.

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Read-it-later app Pocket shut down down — here are the best alternatives

Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.

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Historic El Niño developing with 69% chance to break 75-year records: What it means for India

A historic El Niño event is gaining strength in the tropical Pacific, with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) assigning a 69% probability that it will become the strongest event recorded since 1950.

from Zee News :India National

IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push

IBM plans to train and certify tens and thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.

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Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.

Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.

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1 stranger, 42 days, 80 million lives: The man who split India and fled

Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the India-Pakistan border in 1947 after arriving in India as a stranger. Here is how the Radcliffe Line was made in just weeks.    

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Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out

"If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."

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Cockroaches, expired food in 10-min delivery? Raids on Blinkit, Zepto dark stores reveal shocking reality

FDA and FSSAI raid Blinkit and Zepto dark stores in Mumbai and Bengaluru, revealing cockroach infestations, expired food, and unhygienic quick-commerce facilities.  

from Zee News :India National

AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.

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Google’s Gemini app surges to one billion users

Gemini is keeping pace with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which hit 1 billion monthly active users back in June. 

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Delhi hospitals have crores-worth medical equipment lying unused | DNA

At Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital, an ultrasound unit purchased in 2010 for around Rs 25 lakh has not been used for the past four years. The hospital has cited the absence of a radiologist as the reason.

from Zee News :India National

YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money

Creators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.

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Police lathicharge student protesters in Jharkhand over exam scam demands

Jharkhand students protestors have been demanding for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged paper leaks and irregularities in state examinations. 

from Zee News :India National

Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry

The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.

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Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default

Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.

from TechCrunch

FCRA to Kerala renaming: Which key bills will drive Parliament Monsoon Session`s final week?

In the Rajya Sabha, the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill are scheduled to be taken up on Monday, with the FCRA Bill likely to be taken up in the Lok Sabha on August 12. 

from Zee News :India National

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joins Teej Mahotsav at Dilli Haat, celebrates Nari Shakti

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday joined the Teej Mahotsav at Dilli Haat, INA, celebrating the city's vibrant folk traditions, cultural heritage and the spirit of Nari Shakti.

from Zee News :India National

US Vice President JD Vance dials PM Modi, discusses ways to deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister also congratulated JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on the birth of their son.

from Zee News :India National

Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists

The Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

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Jharkhand student protest: Are political forces trying to influence the movement?

The movement, which began on July 25 over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, has remained focused on demands for transparency in the state's recruitment process.

from Zee News :India National

Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

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SC-ST reservation explained: Why Centre opposes ‘creamy layer’ rule for Dalits and tribals

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment filed an affidavit before the apex court opposing a petition that sought income-based sub-quotas within reserved categories.

from Zee News :India National

Why Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN. Lightspeed Venture Partners just made its own notable hire in that vein, bringing on Claire Zau, a seed investor with a major following on Instagram and […]

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Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup

The legendary Google executive is joined by other outgoing Google execs in a joint mission to use AI to push forward the process of scientific discovery.

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SC proposes no fuel for uninsured vehicles to improve road safety | DNA Analysis

The Supreme Court has proposed denying fuel to uninsured vehicles, expanding mandatory third-party insurance, and using ANPR cameras to strengthen enforcement and improve road safety.

from Zee News :India National

Dabur products: Not 100 per cent purity, but 100 per cent deception? | DNA analysis

FSSAI has issued a strict order against Dabur India Limited and banned the sale of several major Dabur food products with immediate effect.  

from Zee News :India National

J&K: Opposition parties call for statewide protests in J&K on Article 370 anniversary

The PDP alleged that several leaders and workers, including Iltija Mufti, were detained outside party headquarters while attempting to protest. 

from Zee News :India National

No ‘Mangal Milan’, just lunch: Are 3 TMC rebel MPs eyeing a U-turn?

Rebel TMC faction's three Muslim MPs Abu Tahir Khan, Khalilur Rahman and Yusuf Pathan skipped the NDA's parliamentary party weekly meeting 'mangal milan' two times in a row.

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Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?

Apple’s long-awaited AI overhaul finally makes Siri the assistant it was always supposed to be. But after years of delays, the launch lands in an AI landscape where chatbots have evolved into agents that can code, reason, create media, and complete complex tasks. Siri AI is genuinely useful, yet it arrives at a moment when simply being a capable AI assistant no longer feels revolutionary.

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Prashant Kishor enters Bihar assembly from Bankipur but why has the third-placed RJD rattled runner-up BJP?

The BJP took cognisance of the defeat as its president Nitin Nabin said that the party will not only introspect the result but will work harder to win over the voters. 

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MP Pappu Yadav says attacker came with knife; accused says, ‘We only threw slippers’

On July 31, Yadav arrived in Parliament dressed in saffron robes and as a priest while protesting over alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Several religious leaders had criticised the protest.

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Monsoon fury across India: 82 dead in Assam floods, 8 killed in Kerala due to heavy rain

The IMD has forecast an increase in rainfall activity over northeast India and the foothills of the central and eastern Himalayas over the next four to five days.

from Zee News :India National

Pak handlers tracked CM Suvendu Adhikari, plotted fake-uniform infiltration at Delhi CJP protest

Bengal STF arrests 2 JeM operatives tracking CM Suvendu Adhikari for Pak handlers. Plot exposed to sabotage CJP Jantar Mantar protest using police uniforms.

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Jharkhand’s ‘Anonymous Gen Z movement’: 5,000 students protest JPSC exam irregularities in Ranchi

The Ranchi protest has also not received the same level of support from actors or activists on social media as the Jantar Mantar protest. 

from Zee News :India National

Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises $2B across three funds

The new funding brings Index's total available investing capital to $3.5 billion.

from TechCrunch

VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why

New research from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School mapped out how Silicon Valley founders commit fraud — and the role investors play.

from TechCrunch

`I want to forgive youngsters who abuse me`: PM Modi releases new Instagram video on anti-paper leak bill, reaches out to youth

PM Narendra Modi released a new Instagram video addressing youth on anti-paper leak measures, stating he forgives young students criticising him online.  

from Zee News :India National

Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers

Florida wants to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.

from TechCrunch

Amarnath cave alert: Heavy rains trigger sudden flash flood near holy cave; water recedes

Sudden heavy rain near the Amarnath Holy Cave triggered a low-intensity flash flood on Thursday evening. Officials confirm the situation is under control.

from Zee News :India National

Delhi crime alert: 20-year-old woman shot dead in Keshavpuram; police hunt co-worker

A 20-year-old daycare taker was shot dead in the forehead inside a Keshavpuram house in Delhi. Police have launched a manhunt for her co-worker.  

from Zee News :India National

Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine

Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.

from TechCrunch

Farmers scuffle with police in Bhopal after talks with Madhya Pradesh govt fail to end agitation

Tensions flared in Bhopal as farmers scuffled with police after talks with the MP government failed to fully satisfy protesting agricultural union leaders.

from Zee News :India National

eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019

Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot was concocted to intimidate the couple into halting their negative coverage.

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Why did Meta briefly block PM Modi`s Facebook video in India?

According to the analysis, the video, uploaded on July 23 during the peak of the protests at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities, contained the Prime Minister's assurance of strict action against paper leaks. 

from Zee News :India National

Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M

Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe from scams.

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Paper Leak Law: Opposition uproar disrupts debate on 2026 Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha | DNA Explained

The proposed 2026 paper leak law seeks tougher punishments, higher fines and faster investigations and trials, but Opposition protests disrupted debate on the Bill in the Lok Sabha.

from Zee News :India National

`Students are being jailed for protests`: Why Justice Ujjal Bhuyan`s remarks are making headlines

Unfortunately, even lawful activities are now being criminalized, he said.

from Zee News :India National

NEET, UGC-NET, BPSC: Why every new fix fails to stop the next paper leak in India

Competitive examinations in the country continue to witness repeated paper leaks despite investigations, committees and new laws. The article examines why reforms have failed to restore the integrity of such tests.

from Zee News :India National

Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?

As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.

from TechCrunch

Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI

On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

from TechCrunch

From destruction to development: Drass and Kargil’s astonishing rise from blood-soaked peaks to booming Himalayan cities

Twenty-seven years after the Kargil War, Drass and Kargil have transformed from remote battlefronts into emerging urban and tourism hubs, driven by major advances in education, healthcare, connectivity and infrastructure.

from Zee News :India National

What next for CJP? Beyond Pradhan`s exit, student group eyes long-term youth advocacy

Celebrating Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's exit, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called it the "first wicket" as the party prepares its next strategy.  

from Zee News :India National

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

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Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack on MV OMORFI; MEA condemns strike on commercial shipping

An Indian national died after commercial vessel MV OMORFI was attacked in the Black Sea. The MEA condemned the strike, raising safety concerns for seafarers.  

from Zee News :India National

Bill seeks up to 3-year jail term for insulting or disrupting Vande Mataram | DNA Explained

The government has proposed a legal amendment to protect the dignity of ‘Vande Mataram’ by making its deliberate disruption a punishable offence, bringing its legal safeguards closer to those available to the national anthem.

from Zee News :India National

AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing

The Series A was led by Battery Ventures, bringing AegisAI total funding to $49 million.

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Cyber warfare on student protests? Delhi Police clamp down on 480 Pakistan handles exploiting CJP agitation

Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based social media accounts spreading fake news amid ongoing CJP NEET protests as Islamabad calls agitation an 'internal matter.'  

from Zee News :India National

Travis Kalanick’s robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z

Uber is also investing in Travis Kalanick's company Atoms, which has made gauzy claims about using industrial AI to modernize the world.

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`I will end fast if govt assures no action against NEET protesters`: Sonam Wangchuk in video message

In a letter to Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk appealed for the government to protect the students who had joined the movement demanding accountability.

from Zee News :India National

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi along with other detained Congress leaders, released by Delhi Police

Rahul Gandhi was taken to the Chhatrasal Stadium while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to the  Mandir Marg police station a short while ago. CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was also seen at the Mandir Marg police station, following the detention of Gandhi siblings.

from Zee News :India National

OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the US be?

Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business.

from TechCrunch

Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents — and take on Stripe

The one-year-old startup aims to reinvent financial architecture for autonomous AI transactions.

from TechCrunch

COVID-19’s 2021 variant raises fresh concerns in 2026; four deaths reported across states | DNA Explained

A new COVID-19 variant, RF.5, has been detected in India, with cases reported across eight states and four deaths in Andhra Pradesh, prompting renewed concerns over the virus and the protection offered by vaccines.

from Zee News :India National

Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.

from TechCrunch

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.

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Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.

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Sonam Wangchuk refuses fluids at the hospital as hunger strike continues; Wife alleges lack of transparency

Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, alleged a lack of transparency from the hospital’s end, claiming they were neither allowed to seek a second medical opinion nor given his blood sample for independent testing.

from Zee News :India National

Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause

This isn’t the first time power outages have caused issues for Waymo.

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Kimi: Threat or menace?

Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model this week, prompting concern about "full AI communism."

from TechCrunch

Vikram-1: How India joined space elite while quietly becoming world`s fuel reserve

Vikram-1, named after Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space programme, lifted off at 12:05 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, using ISRO's launchpad.

from Zee News :India National

Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

from TechCrunch

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation

The potential deal highlights a growing trend of complex, multi-stage funding rounds that mask true entry prices.

from TechCrunch

Why is India`s first Hydrogen train being called the future of rail travel?

The train commenced its maiden journey from Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, showcasing India's growing focus on sustainable mobility through indigenous technology.

from Zee News :India National

Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her Mafia skills)

Ryan Beiermeister, who demonstrated cool analysis in the Founders Fund YouTube series "Mafia," has joined the firm as a partner.

from TechCrunch

From borders to Bay: How Ajit Doval is shaping India`s regional security strategy

Doval said the current global environment is marked by geopolitical uncertainty, armed conflicts, technological disruption and supply chain challenges, making closer cooperation among BIMSTEC nations essential. He stressed that regional peace, stability and prosperity can only be secured through coordinated action against common threats. 

from Zee News :India National

Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos

Google is adding personalized AI avatars to Vids that let users create videos starring a digital version of themselves, alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools for generating and editing videos from prompts and reference images.

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NEET (UG) 2026 results out: 11.21 lakh candidates qualify re-test

Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal shared the top honours nationally, each scoring an impressive 715 out of 720. In all, 19 candidates crossed the 700 mark, while nearly 1,500 scored 650 or above.

from Zee News :India National

Microsoft patches bug in video game Age of Empires II

The vulnerability in the decades-old game could have allowed hackers to take over victims’ computers with a malicious game invite.

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Kudankulam data leak involves no nuclear safety systems, NPCIL clarifies

A ransomware group called World Leaks recently posted files on the dark web that it claimed were tied to Kudankulam, India's largest nuclear facility, located in Tamil Nadu, with a total planned capacity of 6,000 MW.

from Zee News :India National

Nand Kishore Goenka`s demise: Political leaders express condolences; Last rites on July 15

Shri Nand Kishore Goenka was born on 28 September 1930 and was a dedicated RSS volunteer. He devoted his entire life to social work and cow service and played a key role in uniting the society. 

from Zee News :India National

The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."

from TechCrunch

Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers

Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.

from TechCrunch

Conviction of Tahir Hussain sparks political reactions; DNA examines backing behind Delhi riots convict

Political laders like Congress MP Imran Masood and MLA Amanatullah Khan expressed sympathy for 2020 Delhi riots case convict Tahir Hussain. 

from Zee News :India National

The number that has eluded every party since 1986 is now within BJP`s reach in Rajya Sabha ahead of crucial Monsoon Session

The immediate boost is expected to come from West Bengal, where by-elections for three Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled for July 24.

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Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI

Apple would not comment on the "security breach," which allegedly allowed a former employee to download sensitive files from Apple's network long after he departed the company for rival OpenAI.

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Remembering Nand Kishore Goenka: The life, legacy and values of Dr. Subhash Chandra`s father

Though he stayed away from business, he devoted his life to social causes and cow welfare. He consistently urged future generations to pursue success in business while remaining committed to serving the nation. 

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Badrinath temple donation theft: SIT arrests suspended BKTC official Pramod Nautiyal in Dehradun

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the high-profile cash offerings theft at the Badrinath temple has significantly intensified its crackdown. In a major development that brings the heat closer to the top administration, the SIT has detained a high-ranking official embedded within the temple management committee.

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Ram temple donation theft case: Syndicate Bank link surfaces; trust changes counting rules and control room team

Syndicate Bank link emerges in the Ram temple donation theft case. The trust changes donation counting rules, reshuffles the control room team and investigators expand the property probe linked to the alleged theft.

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Monsoon mayhem: Flash floods hit Kashmir, landslides block Uttarakhand highways; IMD alerts Himachal & Bengal

Severe monsoon rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir's Anantnag and block 69 roads in Uttarakhand. IMD issues weather alerts for Himachal and West Bengal.  

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This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave

Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja’s latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original […]

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Pakistani terrorist Shehzad Bhatti among 8 chargesheeted by NIA in ambala`s baldev nagar police station car blast case

The Pakistani terrorist had established operational modules in India, and assigned local operatives to arrange logistics and explosive substances for carrying out attacks at police establishments as part of the conspiracy. 

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Inside ISRO`s masterplan: How India`s 5-module `Bharatiya Antariksha Station` will counter China`s space dominance by 2035

ISRO's Bharatiya Antariksha Station explained: 5 modules, 2028 launch, 2035 completion. Full details on India's space station plan and its strategic benefits.  

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From music to guns: Who is Deepak Nandal? Haryana gangster in limelight once again after Gurugram encounter

Born into a modest family in Haryana, Deepak Nandal’s journey is a chilling transition from the glitz of the entertainment industry to the shadows of organised crime.

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Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium raises $100M seed, backed by Nvidia

The company is using the cash to open an office in the Bay Area and compete for talent there, "strengthening its position at the heart of the world's leading AI ecosystem."

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`Lost 14 kgs`: Arrested US mercenary demands pasta, fish in jail over `spicy, oily` Tihar food: Report

Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who has been in custody since April, alleges that he has been effectively on a hunger strike since May 6 due to the nature of the jail meals, which he describes as excessively oily, spicy, and fried.

from Zee News :India National

This startup thinks robotics is about to have its ChatGPT moment

General Intuition is betting millions of hours of video game data can train the foundation models for physical AI, making it easier to build smarter robots with minimal real-world data.

from TechCrunch

Google Photos adds a new AI ‘Video Remix’ tool

The feature can do things like apply cinematic relighting to brighten up a dark clip, swap out a plain background for something fun, or add artistic styles to videos.

from TechCrunch

India `deeply concerned` with escalation of tensions in West Asia, calls for restraint

The US President's remarks came amid renewed tensions in the region following a series of attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. 

from Zee News :India National

Figma acquires team behind a vibe-coding app

The Y Combinator-backed company started a vibe-coding platform and later built an agent-creation product.

from TechCrunch

Historic agreement signed between four states to resolve long-standing Narmada award payment disputes

The document was signed by the Chief Ministers of the four participating states - Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Bhupendra Patel (Gujarat), Bhajan Lal Sharma (Rajasthan), and Dr. Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh).

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Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents

"The reality is, when you're optimizing for production, you start looking at a price/performance," Guillermo Rauch tells TechCrunch.

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Can PM Modi`s three-nation visit strengthen India`s Indo-Pacific strategy against China?

The importance Indonesia attached to the visit was evident from the moment the Prime Minister's aircraft entered its airspace. Indonesian fighter jets escorted the aircraft, while President Prabowo Subianto personally received Mr Modi at the airport.

from Zee News :India National

Every major tech layoff in 2026 that has name-checked AI

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

from TechCrunch

Uber’s European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump

Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on hold.

from TechCrunch

Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds

Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, while Trump made $636 million.

from TechCrunch

6 dead, 1 injured after multi-storey chawl collapses in Mankhurd amid heavy downpour in Mumbai

This incident comes as Mumbai continues to battle intense rainfall, with civic authorities already on high alert for weather-related emergencies across the city.

from Zee News :India National

Mumbai Rain: Schools and colleges shut on Monday as IMD issues orange alert

The IMD has warned that more heavy showers are expected on Monday, prompting Mumbai civic body to take early precautionary measures.

from Zee News :India National

New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI

Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?

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Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft probe: Why questions are now being raised over trust treasurer swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj

According to those supporting him, the SIT has not, so far, produced any conclusive evidence against Champat Rai. They believe any action against him should be based solely on the outcome of the investigation.

from Zee News :India National

The only AI glossary you’ll need this year

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

from TechCrunch

The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more

The $149 Dune keyboard can be a meeting controller at least and a script-executing keypad at best.

from TechCrunch

Donation theft row: Bahraich dargah vs Ram temple, decoding the selective silence | DNA Analysis

Allegations similar to Ram temple doantion teft were raised regarding the Syed Salar Masud Ghazi Dargah in Bahraich, located around 115 kilometres from Ayodhya. 

from Zee News :India National

Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung

The news comes about a week after OpenAI announced its own custom AI chip in a partnership with Broadcom.

from TechCrunch

Salman Khan house firing: Wanted gangster Anmol Bishnoi moves Mumbai court to surrender

Lodged in Tihar Jail, wanted gangster Anmol Bishnoi has moved a Mumbai court to voluntarily surrender in the 2024 Salman Khan firing case trial.    

from Zee News :India National

`The army handed us guns`: JAAC leader exposes Pakistan`s terror blueprint before 80,000 in PoJK

On Day 24 of the PoJK uprising, JAAC leader Sardar Aman Khan exposed the Pakistan Army terror nexus before 80,000 people in Rawalakot.  

from Zee News :India National

Neocloud Together AI raises $800M, leaps to $8.3B valuation

The AI neocloud provider, which specializes in hosting open source models, last raised at a $3.3 billion valuation in early 2025.

from TechCrunch

Inside the `third eye`: How a high-tech digital shield is securing Amarnath Yatra

The multi-layered security architecture combines snipers, Machan Morchas, artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras, Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, drones and anti-drone systems to monitor every stage of the pilgrimage in real time.

from Zee News :India National

West Bengal overhauls OBC reservation, cuts quota from 17% to 7% | DNA Analysis

West Bengal has reduced its OBC reservation quota from 17% to 7% after passing amendment Bills that retain 66 communities and remove 113 from the OBC list. 

from Zee News :India National

Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video

A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps.

from TechCrunch

Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role

VCs remain thirsty to fund AI coding startups. This one, founded by investor, Chamath Palihapitiya, is no exception.

from TechCrunch

Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for U.S. users

Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.

from TechCrunch

Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix

The companies confirmed to TechCrunch that their unusual partnership in Phoenix recently ended after nearly three years..

from TechCrunch

Why PM Modi is in Seychelles, why this tiny island is important for India’s strategy in Indian Ocean

PM Modi’s visit to Seychelles comes during a period of closer cooperation between the two countries in the Indian Ocean region. Both sides also cover security, trade and maritime partnerships.

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PM Modi gets Seychelles` top honour; India once saved the island nation from coup bid

The award was announced during PM Modi’s visit as India and Seychelles completed 50 years of diplomatic ties. The honour also brought attention back to an earlier period when New Delhi played an important role in supporting Seychelles during a coup attempt.

from Zee News :India National

Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

from TechCrunch

Will INS Ikshak conduct survey of waters around Seychelles as INS Nirdeshak did years ago?

INS Ikshak's deployment to Seychelles alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit underscores India's commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, though it remains unclear whether the vessel will conduct hydrographic surveys similar to those carried out by the erstwhile INS Nirdeshak. 

from Zee News :India National

Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’

Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.

from TechCrunch

SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype

Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers.

from TechCrunch

Kejriwal announces ‘Ek Shaam Shivji Ke Naam’ program across 22 cities in Punjab

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced a series of religious and cultural initiatives in Punjab, including a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita, Luv and Kush in Amritsar, expansion of the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna, and statewide devotional programmes.

from Zee News :India National

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament after soldiers killed in Op Sindoor named; Centre clarifies

The Congress accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament after the government officially named six soldiers martyred during Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of Defence rejected the charge, saying Singh's remarks were taken out of context.

from Zee News :India National

OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm

“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.”

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Thousands participate in peaceful 10th Muharram procession across Srinagar under tight security

Thousands of mourners participated in the peaceful 10th Muharram (Ashura) procession across Srinagar under extensive security arrangements, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joining devotees to pay tribute to Imam Hussain (AS). 

from Zee News :India National

Notion Mail shuts down amid agent takeover

Notion's email service is shutting down on September 22

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Historic breakthrough at SKIMS: Doctors cure rare HLH disease in Kashmiri child through international donor registry

In a historic medical milestone, SKIMS performs J&K's first unrelated stem cell transplant on a 3-year-old child, using a life-saving donor from Poland.  

from Zee News :India National

Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck

While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years.

from TechCrunch

Muzaffarnagar factory horror: Beaten with iron rods, fed bran rotis, guarded by a Pitbull – rescued bonded workers describe their ordeal

A police raid in Muzaffarnagar’s Mandi village led to the rescue of 12 workers from a disposable plate manufacturing factory where they were held in bonded labour. The workers alleged they were beaten, kept confined without phones or identity papers and denied proper food for months.

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Three arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse that left five dead, 20 injured

According to the West Bengal Chief Minister’s Office, those arrested have been identified as Saiyad Md Gulzar, the building supervisor, and labour suppliers Md Ataul and Subhash Chowdhury.

from Zee News :India National

The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally

In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.

from TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants Meta to have its own prediction market app.

from TechCrunch

Ram Mandir donation theft: What the SIT report says and what happens next | DNA

Ram Mandir donation theft SIT report: Decoding the SIT report on donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir: what it found, who it named, and what the Home Ministry decides next.

from Zee News :India National

J-K: Kulgam police launch massive search operations ahead of Amarnath Yatra, several OGWs detained

Kulgam Police, along with security forces, launched extensive search operations across forests, orchards, and vulnerable areas ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra. Several suspected OGWs were detained for questioning as part of enhanced security measures aimed at ensuring a safe and peaceful pilgrimage.  

from Zee News :India National

Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI’s future in Hollywood with A24 deal

Google DeepMind and A24 are teaming up to build AI filmmaking tools.

from TechCrunch

Lucknow fire tragedy: The troubling history of building where 15 died had a demolition order issued in 2016

The tragic Lucknow Aliganj fire that claimed 15 young lives has exposed a dark history. Investigation records reveal that the building was slapped with an official demolition order by the LDA in 2016 for unauthorized construction before it was quietly revoked.  

from Zee News :India National

Silver, necklace, padukas, mace… what went missing from Ram Mandir? Big names under investigation

SIT has submitted a preliminary report on alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donations and recorded statements from multiple people associated to the temple trust. The probe is now looking into missing valuables, cash handling and missing records and surveillance footage.

from Zee News :India National

Eknath Shinde gets stronger as 6 UBT MPs defect – what it means for BJP in Maharashtra

As Maharashtra moves closer to the next election cycle, the addition of six MPs is likely to give Eknath Shinde more space in negotiations, both within the state and at the Centre, while also testing the balance within the Mahayuti alliance in the months ahead.

from Zee News :India National

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot, who founded Ubisoft with his four brothers, has died at the age of 69.

from TechCrunch

From Charter flights to `cut money`: Inside the explosive financial scandal threatening to tear Mamata Banerjee`s TMC apart

TMC faces a growing fund row as rebel leaders seek a probe into party money, bank accounts, chartered flights and election spending in West Bengal.

from Zee News :India National

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’

"These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.”

from TechCrunch

In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search

So ... what's your In the Weights score?

from TechCrunch

Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish

Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.

from TechCrunch

35 seconds to catch criminal: How the new ABHIGYAN App changes Indian policing

ABHIGYAN app by NCRB replaces a process that once took days and shuts the loophole criminals use by changing their name or appearance.

from Zee News :India National

MP: Woman strikes fortune in Panna, finds diamond worth over Rs 20 lakh

A woman leaseholder from Noida discovered a high-quality 6.54-carat diamond worth over Rs 20 lakh in a shallow mine in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district. The precious stone will now be auctioned by the Diamond Office as per government rules.  

from Zee News :India National

Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says

About 47% of singles look negatively at the use of AI in dating -- but, many dating app users are open to AI helping with profile punch-ups and conversation starters.

from TechCrunch

J&K: IGP Kashmir reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a high-level review meeting to assess security, traffic, and public facilitation measures for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

from Zee News :India National

Social media’s next evolution: User-controlled algorithms

Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.

from TechCrunch

Moonwalk in a saree? Bihar`s Komal Kumari wins the internet with flawless Michael Jackson dance tribute | VIRAL VIDEO

Bihar content creator Komal Kumari went viral globally after executing a flawless Michael Jackson moonwalk to 'Billie Jean' while wearing a traditional Indian saree.  

from Zee News :India National

Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests

Anthropic's popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests.

from TechCrunch

Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective

In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain.

from TechCrunch

Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms

Meta announced Monday that it's rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company's effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform.

from TechCrunch

How a party that once gained 897 votes could become the fifth-largest force in Lok Sabha | DNA analysis

TMC rebel factions merger with NCPI will instantly make it the fifth-largest party in the Lok Sabha. At present, the BJP has 240 MPs, followed by the Congress with 98, the Samajwadi Party with 37 and the DMK with 22.

from Zee News :India National

Kashmir tourism industry announces up to 65% siscount for Amarnath pilgrims as revival measure post Pahalgam attack

To revive the J&K tourism sector Kashmir tourism announced discouts for Amarnath pilgrims post Pahalgam attack. 

from Zee News :India National

Three Indian sailors killed, no remorse or apology from US: Has Rubio sent India a warning?

The controversy began after the US State Department released details of a phone call between Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart.

from Zee News :India National

UK may ban social media for children under 16

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

from TechCrunch

India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with France

'We aim to move towards co-developing, co-designing, co-producing,' and co-manufacturing, said MEA,

from Zee News :India National

`No govt has ever received this much love after 4.5 years in office as AAP Govt is receiving today`: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab had been pushed towards ruin during the regimes of the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP and Congress, when drugs spread across the state, and a dark chapter engulfed Punjab.

from Zee News :India National

KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations

Once again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.

from TechCrunch

How and why a saree worn during India’s Mangalyan mission ended up in top US museum

The silk saree was worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during a crucial phase of the mission. The display celebrates both the mars mission and the role of women in space science.

from Zee News :India National

India takes innovation push to Europe as 120 deep-tech startups showcase cutting-edge technologies in France

The three-day summit, scheduled from June 14 to June 16, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. 

from Zee News :India National

Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.

from TechCrunch

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell just gave another hint at a Tesla merger

A SpaceX-Tesla merger seems inevitable.

from TechCrunch

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan reviews NEET re-examination preparedness with DG, NTA

The Central Government, State Governments and District administration are working together in close coordination, to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination. 

from Zee News :India National

After tragic loss ends a world tour dream, retired banker donates life savings to Army

Shreekant Sahasrabuddhe, a retired banker handed over Rs 25.51 lakh to Major General Navtej Sohal, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub-Area. 

from Zee News :India National

Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies

The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers.

from TechCrunch

Bluesky launches group chats, as company shifts focus to community features

Bluesky's latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities.

from TechCrunch

Wing drone delivery might not be a novelty anymore

Wing is expanding into seven more U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart.

from TechCrunch

Himachal government restores deferred salaries of Ministers, MLAs, Speaker; CM`s 50% salary deferment to continue

The notification, issued on Wednesday, partially modifies an earlier government order dated April 18, under which salaries of constitutional functionaries and legislators had been deferred as part of the state's financial management measures.

from Zee News :India National

District Court seeks Judge`s comments, stays proceedings in Advik Capital case while hearing transfer petitions

The petitions refer to several cases involving Advik Capital Limited and other entities mentioned in the petitions, which the applicants state are connected with businessman Vikas Garg.

from Zee News :India National

Congress working to rebuild organisation for next LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi

 Congress suffered a crushing defeat in the recently concluded Assembly polls in Assam, recording its worst performance ever in the state.

from Zee News :India National

Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?

If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.

from TechCrunch

Who is Meenakshi Natarajan? Congress leader at the midst of Rajya Sabha nomination papers row

Meenakshi Natarajan is a former Member of Parliament (MP) from Mandsaur from 2009 to 2014. Meanwhile, the ECI is scheduled to conduct a meeting with a Congress delegation on Wednesday to address concerns over the rejection of party candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.

from Zee News :India National

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann distributes Rs 1.07 crore seed grants to 31 startups

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann described startups as a key pillar of Punjab’s future economic growth. He said the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring that no promising idea is abandoned due to lack of financial support. 

from Zee News :India National

Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature

"If you're grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash," said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

from TechCrunch

Two lakh students every year, over 1,200 institutes: How Patna turned student dreams into a Rs 15,000-crore coaching industry

Patna has emerged as India’s second-largest hub for competitive exam preparation after Kota. With more than 1,200 coaching institutes, nearly 2 lakh students arriving every year and a coaching economy worth over Rs 15,000 crore, the city has become one of the country’s biggest education destinations.

from Zee News :India National

After 2 years, INDIA bloc returning to the table in Delhi: Who’s in, who’s out and what’s on the agenda?

The meeting is scheduled at 12 noon at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Monday (June 8).  

from Zee News :India National

Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.

from TechCrunch

OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks

Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.

from TechCrunch

Why is Pentagon worried about Mossad? DNA examines reported US-Israel intelligence tensions

The show also focused on India's launch of E-85 fuel, a blend consisting of 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol. With sales beginning at select petrol pumps, the analysis explored the fuel's pricing compared to conventional petrol, its potential benefits and drawbacks, and the types of vehicles capable of using the new fuel blend.

from Zee News :India National

Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches

IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.

from TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Now’s not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

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Patna firing row: Khan Sir named in FIR, questions mount over alleged role

An FIR has been registered against Faisal Khan and two others in Patna in connection with a firing incident. The case includes charges under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to attempt to murder, along with provisions of the Arms Act.

from Zee News :India National

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute

The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.

from TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney

On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.

from TechCrunch

Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform

Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.

from TechCrunch

Helion, the Sam Altman-backed fusion startup, raises $465M to build a power plant for Microsoft

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.

from TechCrunch

Google’s Dreambeans, its weirdest-named AI tool to date, will turn your life into a cartoon

Dreambeans is a curated list of AI-illustrated "stories" culled from the personal data in your Google account.

from TechCrunch

Delhi Hotel Fire: Owner Lovkesh Bajaj arrested as probe into safety lapses deepens

The hotel's fire safety measures and evacuation arrangements are also under close scrutiny. Investigators are examining reports that the building had only one common entry and exit point, a factor that may have significantly hindered evacuation efforts as the flames spread through the structure.

from Zee News :India National

A startup, Everand, is now bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon

A new reading subscription from Everand offers access to both e-books and audiobooks, and Fable's book club community.

from TechCrunch

India tells EU to stay out of its internal affairs after Kashmir reference

India has officially rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in the latest EU-Pakistan joint statement, reaffirming the region as an integral part of India.  

from Zee News :India National

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now?

We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.

from TechCrunch

Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents

The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.

from TechCrunch

Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access

Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts.

from TechCrunch

DNA Explained: The dark truth behind YouTube teachers pushing revolt over math

In today's DNA episode, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha decodes how YouTube coaching teachers provoke students against journalists while earning crores in fees.  

from Zee News :India National

Parliamentary panel to meet today amid NEET-UG paper leak row

The committee will hold the meeting in the Committee Room of the Parliament House Avenue Extension at 11 AM. Additionally, the committee will meet on Tuesday at 11 AM to review the use of On-Screen-Marking (OSM) in Grade 12 CBSE exams and issues faced by students.

from Zee News :India National

DK Shivakumar Delhi meeting: Karnataka Cabinet, Deputy CMs, and KPCC chief on Congress` agenda

It is being speculated that Yateendra could get a potential place in the new cabinet of DK Shivkumar. Additionally, during the high-level talks in New Delhi, the appointment of Deputy Chief Minister(s) is also likely.  

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Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.

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‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan

The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme.

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Properties worth Rs 2 crore attached under NDPS act as Jammu and Kashmir intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking

Meanwhile authorities have registered 823 FIRs and arrested 905 drug smugglers and peddlers over the past 50 days

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IAF planning to take S-400 lethality to next level with on-the-move fire and forget strategy: Report

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly developing and perfecting advanced ‘shoot-while-moving’ tactical manoeuvres for its S-400 Triumf air defence missile launchers. 

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So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

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Enforcement Directorate conducts search at eight locations in illegal mining case

ED investigation revealed that the Supreme Court formed District Level Sand Committees (DSLC) to conduct inspection of sand reaches and to report evidence of illegal mining.

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Meet Princee Rani, woman IPS officer to become first BSF Tripura Frontier IG

A 2005-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre, Princee Rani, is known for her extensive experience in administrative and internal security-related assignments.

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Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures

Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material input, like electricity or bandwidth.

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Google just broke SEO. Here’s what replaces it.

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search, and most brands have almost no visibility into how AI is describing them to their customers. For anyone who has spent years building a strategy around 10 blue links, the rules just changed in a pretty significant way.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca […]

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West Bengal to roll out Rs 3,000 monthly `Annapurna Yojana` for eligible women from June 1; Around 30 lakhs ‘beneficiaries’ excluded

Annapurna Yojana funds will be distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank accounts linked with beneficiaries' official identification, said Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

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OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year

OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.

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J&K anti-narcotics crackdown intensifies; Rs 1 crore property of drug peddler attached in Anantnag

 In the last 45 days, authorities have registered 801 FIRs and arrested 899 drug smugglers and peddlers, and booked 62 traffickers. 

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Weather update: Severe heatwave grips north India at 47.2°C, red alert for heavy rain in Kerala

Weather update: IMD issued severe weather warnings for May 26. A deadly heatwave hits North India with Brahmapuri reaching 47.2°C, while Kerala and the Northeast brace for heavy rains and floods.  

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What’s happening to Delhi weather? IMD issues yellow alert as dust storms and rain loom over NCR

Even with chances of rain, weather officials say hot winds and humidity could continue making outdoor conditions uncomfortable for many during the day.

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320 people successfully rescued from 65 cable cars after seven-hour operation in Gulmarg

The SDRF, NDRF, Army personnel, local police, HAWS and civil administration jointly carried out a seven hour-long rescue operation and safely evacuated all stranded passengers from 65 cable cars and those who were at phase 1 kondgdori. Police said.

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Next 48 hours could be brutal: Delhi may cross 46°C, but IMD has a big relief update

Wheather Update: North India is staring at intense heat over the next two days, with Delhi expected to touch 46 degrees Celsius. At the same time, heavy rain alerts have been issued for several southern and northeastern states as the southwest monsoon advances faster over the seas.

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Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google

We're in the transition period -- all of us.

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Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry

Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.

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`I love PM Modi, he is great`: Trump calls Rubio during Delhi live event, adds India can count on US 100%

The US President dialled in live to an event at Bharat Mandapam celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was addressing hundreds of guests. 

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Punjab: Severe riot breaks out inside Kapurthala Central Jail; inmates destroy prison property as heavily armed police dispatched

Kapurthala Jail riot: A massive riot erupted inside Punjab's high-security Kapurthala Central Jail as inmates and undertrials clashed, destroying government property and demolishing interior walls of Barrack 4. Heavy police force has locked down the perimeter.

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SC takes suo motu cognisance over Twisha Sharma death case, hearing on Monday

Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh surrendered before the trial court on Friday after withdrawing his anticipatory bail plea from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and was subsequently remanded to seven days of police custody. 

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J&K summer vacations 2026: School holidays announced for Jammu division from June 1 as temperatures inch closer to 45°C

J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo has announced summer vacations for schools in the Jammu Division starting June 1 for primary classes and June 8 for higher classes, following a severe heatwave warning.

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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups

Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.

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SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith

The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goes way further than rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and the numbers inside match the ambition: a $28 trillion total addressable market, a pay package tied to establishing a Mars colony, and a valuation target that would make it the largest IPO in American […]

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BJP`s `Missing Chief Minister` poster campaign against Omar Abdullah; NC chief hits back

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah reacted sharply to BJP online campaign, saying, “BJP has nothing better to do than to focus on such campaigns.” 

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DNA Explained | West Bengal govt accelerates Bangladesh border fencing, focus shifts to remaining gaps and rail surveillance

Reports suggest that railway police have been directed to intensify checks and ensure stricter handling of suspected infiltrators, with coordination mechanisms involving border security agencies at key transit points such as Bongaon and Basirhat.

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Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore

Google is about to look really different, and if you're not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you're not going to like what's coming.

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No arrest for Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC grants interim relief in Amit Shah remark case

The Calcutta High Court rejected TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking the scrapping of an FIR filed against him over alleged provocative remarks before the West Bengal Assembly polls. However, the court granted him interim protection from coercive police action till July 31 while imposing conditions, including restrictions on foreign travel and cooperation with the investigation.  

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NIA arrests Kolkata resident for allegedly spying for Pakistan, terror links under investigation

The NIA arrested Kolkata resident Zafar Riaz for spying for Pakistan. Riaz allegedly shared secret security data and provided OTPs to activate WhatsApp accounts for Pakistani Intelligence Officers. He faces charges under the UAPA and the Official Secrets Act as part of a larger anti-India conspiracy.  

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Melody diplomacy decoded: Why PM Modi gifted Giorgia Meloni Rs 1 chocolate and what India gained from Italy visit

In today's DNA episode, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha decodes how PM Narendra Modi’s one-rupee Melody toffee gift to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni became a global diplomatic sensation, strengthened India-Italy ties, and turned a simple chocolate into a symbol of soft power diplomacy.

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PM Modi receives FAO`s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the prestigious 2026 Agricola Medal by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in Rome, recognizing India's monumental strides in digital agriculture, millet promotion, and feeding 800 million citizens.

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Who is Helle Lyng? The journalist whose Oslo question to PM Modi went viral | DNA explains

The incident occurred in Oslo after a joint statement by Prime Minister Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the India-Nordic Summit. Meanwhile, attention also shifted to Helle Lyng’s online activity, with commentators noting that her social media account had reportedly remained inactive for nearly two years. Following the controversy, her follower count rose sharply.

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Rome lockdown: Villa Pamphili under special surveillance ahead of high-stakes PM Modi-Meloni summit

PM Modi's Italy visit: Italian authorities have placed Rome's historic Villa Pamphili under special surveillance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for a high-profile summit with Giorgia Meloni to upgrade bilateral ties.  

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Google takes a page out of Meta’s book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses

Google is back in the glasses game with "audio glasses" out this fall.

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What is Chicken`s Neck? Inside Suvendu Adhikari`s strategic move to shield India`s most vulnerable chokepoint

Siliguri Corridor: In a major geopolitical breakthrough, the Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has transferred 120 acres of land and 7 critical national highways in the sensitive Siliguri Corridor ('Chicken’s Neck') to central agencies.  

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SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required

Other venture-backed companies like Chai Discovery and Isomorphic Labs have raced to build better models. SandboxAQ is betting that access is the bigger obstacle and that Claude solves it.

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Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare

Stainless, a New York-based startup, founded in 2022, rose to prominence in the emerging AI industry for automating the creation and maintenance of software development kits, or SDKs — the libraries developers use to interact with APIs.

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India-Norway elevate ties to ‘Green Strategic Partnership’; Focus on critical minerals, AI, defence

Together, the two countries aim to build resilient supply chains that reduce dependence on any single source and support a fair global green transition.

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Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor and Sweden’s top honour: Why PM Modi’s Gothenburg visit is in spotlight

The Sweden visit forms the third leg of PM Modi’s multi-country Europe tour. After concluding engagements in Gothenburg, he is scheduled to travel to Norway later on May 18.

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Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

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Why did Chandrababu Naidu announce incentives for third and fourth child in Andhra?

The veteran politician, who was a strong supporter of population control while serving as the chief minister of combined Andhra Pradesh between 1995 and 2004, now believes that population is an asset and not a burden.

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Bhojshala sees regular worship after court verdict, devotees celebrate ‘historic’ day

Until now, Hindus were permitted to worship at Bhojshala only on Tuesdays. Following the latest order, the Hindu side has been allowed to conduct regular daily worship at the complex.

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Maharashtra: 8 Maoists arrested, 5 senior cadres surrender before Gadchiroli Police and CRPF

The eight arrested Maoists include two Divisional Committee Members (DVCMs) and two Platoon Party Committee Members (PPCMs). 

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J&K Minister Satish Sharma takes tonga to Secretariat to promote fuel conservation

The initiative is part of a broader austerity drive following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for optimum use of resources and reduction in unnecessary expenditure. It also comes in the backdrop of recent geopolitical tensions and a nationwide call for resource optimisation.

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Owaisi compares Madhya Pradesh HC Bhojshala verdict to Babri Masjid judgment

Owaisi said that in the Babri Masjid case, the court had said that Muslims did not have possession, but in this case, the community was in possession till Friday.  

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A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see

The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.

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`No tax on foreign travel`: PM Modi fact checks report of proposed cess as ‘totally false’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially rejected the report, which suggested the government is planning to impose a new tax or surcharge on foreign travel.

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YouTube viewers watch 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs each month

Short-form video is built for mobile, so it may seem counterintuitive, but it's true: YouTube Shorts are becoming quite popular on the big screen.

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Russia assures India on oil supply amid global energy uncertainty

During the BRICS discussions in Delhi, India and Russia also reviewed plans to expand trade cooperation. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to nearly Rs 9.57 lakh crore over the next four years, while also promoting transactions in rupees and rubles to reduce dependence on the US dollar.

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Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are

The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.

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Working on safe passage of more Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian minister

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 11 Indian ships have passed through Hormuz so far while 13 still remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, awaiting further clearance.

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Rafale’s ‘Silent Assassin’ goes local: India inks major MICA Missile repair deal with MBDA in boost for IAF

Through a strategic technical support agreement with French defence giant MBDA, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon bypass long foreign repair cycles. This will ensure its frontline Dassault Rafale and Mirage-2000 fleets remain combat-ready with domestic support.

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PM Modi to visit UAE and four other nations to strengthen bilateral ties

The Prime Minister’s visit will build on the momentum of high-level engagements and close cooperation spanning diverse sectors, including defence, security, innovation, green hydrogen, semiconductors, and a Strategic Partnership on Water, the Ministry noted.

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Did Vijay reveal his real political gameplan on day one as Tamil Nadu CM?

After taking oath of office, he headed to the secretariat to begin official work and later paid tribute at the Periyar memorial. Political observers saw both moves as carefully planned messages about where he politically stands.

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Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts

Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.

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Bihar`s deadly `jugaad`: Viral reel shows locals risking electrocution to charge phones via high-voltage transformers

At first glance, the video may appear to some viewers as another example of Indian “jugaad”, the culture of improvising solutions with limited resources. However, the visuals have also raised serious concerns over public safety and the perils associated with tampering with electrical infrastructure.

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DNA explains: Why Bengal`s new Government is being asked to build statue of humanity for Rabindranath Tagore

In today’s DNA episode, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha explains why Bengal’s new government is being urged to build a grand “Statue of Humanity” for Rabindranath Tagore after PM Modi’s symbolic tribute on Tagore Jayanti during the historic swearing-in ceremony.

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GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement

General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

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`Ghop ghop` revenge: Man`s hilarious response to noisy neighbours goes viral

A man's epic 'Ghop-Ghop' revenge against his noisy neighbors has gone rapidly viral on social media. This amusing and unique response is a 'little' act of payback that you simply must watch!

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DNA Decoded: Is Hantavirus the next global threat? Everything you need to know as concerns grow

In today’s episode of DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha decodes everything you need to know about Hantavirus.

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Porsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaul

More than 500 people will be affected by the closures.

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Opposition parties are asking for another chance to loot Punjab, but people will now send them not to power, only to jail: CM Bhagwant Mann

Addressing massive gatherings at Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda city and Kotshamir, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon Punjabis to unite against divisive forces inimical to the peace, amity and communal harmony of the state.

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Chandranath Rath murder: Mortal remains of Suvendu Adhikari`s aide taken to East Midnapore for last rites; SIT formed

Chandranath Rath murder: The mortal remains of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, were taken to Chandipur for last rites amid "Bharat Mata ki Jai" slogans. As an SIT probes the Madhyamgram shooting, Adhikari alleges a political conspiracy linked to recent election results.

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How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman

Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.

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Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari`s trusted aide brutally executed in Bengal post-poll bloodshed

West Bengal is on high alert following the brutal murder of Chandranath Rath, personal aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Rath was targeted with three rounds of gunfire in a high-profile attack that has sparked a political firestorm amid 2026 post-poll unrest.  

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‘Had TMC treated Muslims as citizens…’: Owaisi criticises Mamata Banerjee for exploiting Muslims as vote bank

Owaisi stressed that Muslims should create their own independent political leadership to ensure that their votes are not wasted in favour of the secular parties.  

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From Bihar to Bengal to Odisha: BJP cracked code of Eastern India’s toughest states – You won’t believe how they did it

For the first time, the BJP is no longer seen as a party limited to northern India. It is a dominant force influencing politics across the eastern states.

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Katie Haun raises $1 billion for new venture funds

Katie Haun announced on Monday that $1 billion has been raised across new funds to continue the firm’s thesis of backing crypto and blockchain startups.

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Apart from Amit Shah: The hidden strategists who engineered BJP’s stunning win in West Bengal

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: Amit Shah and his five strategic allies transform BJP’s fortunes in Bengal.

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Final countdown: Will counting day bring a twist in five-state verdict?

The counting of votes will begin at 8 am.

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‘This is fine’ creator says AI startup stole his art

The ad comes from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans."

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Assembly election results 2026: 824 seats across 5 states await verdict in high-stakes polls

As the clock ticks toward counting day, the question on everyone's mind is whether incumbents will hold their ground or if the electorate has chosen change.

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Kerala CM Vijayan quietly drops `Chief Minister` from his bio - One night before results

Whether Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan secures a third term is now a question of numbers. The bio has already changed. The votes have not yet been counted.

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NCW takes cognisance of Pune rape and murder incident, raises concern over women safety

The minor girl, who had come to Nasrapur for her summer holidays, was lured by the accused to a cattle shed under the pretext of giving her food. After the rape, the accused murdered the child with a stone and hid her body under a pile of dung.

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AI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for Oscars

Bad news for Tilly Norwood.

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Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.

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DNA analysis: The cell broadcast system behind India`s emergency alerts

In today’s DNA episode, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analyses India’s Cell Broadcast System (CBS) and explains why millions of phones suddenly sounded a siren during the emergency alert test.

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Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions

Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.

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New twist in Mumbai watermelon death case: Morphine detected in victim

 The doctors who performed the autopsies have kept their opinion pending, and samples from the four bodies have been sent for chemical examination, as per a report.

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EV startup Faraday Future paid $7.5M to company tied to founder Jia Yueting

The perpetually-struggling EV company made the payments while being investigated by the SEC. That four-year-long probe was ultimately closed in March.

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Post-poll violence returns to West Bengal as tensions rise amid exit poll claims

Security remains a major concern, prompting the deployment of nearly 80,000 central forces to maintain law and order. Authorities are now focused on preventing further escalation as the state awaits election results.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Kulgam Police carry out rapid urine drug tests on drivers on NHW

Kulgam Police stated that such drives will continue in the future as part of their zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and their sustained efforts to keep roads safe for commuters.

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Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise

The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

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Out of race but history assured? Why Kerala exit polls have a silver lining for BJP

Kerala exit poll result 2026: The exit poll projections for the Kerala Assembly Election 2026 were released on Wednesday. Zeenia AI exit poll data has predicted UDF to win 63-74 seats with 41-43 per cent share. LDF is predicted to win 58-70 seats with 40-42 per cent. Notably, it has predicted 2-5 seats for BJP/NDA at 12-15 per cent. 

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Vote or eat? How this Howrah sweet shop turns West Bengal elections into a dessert menu

Here’s how the election season in West Bengal has reached the dessert counter.

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Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS

A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service.

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Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages

Amazon's new "Join the chat" feature lets you ask questions about products and receive AI-powered audio responses.

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From profiling to attack: Inside Mumbai stabbing horror and disturbing pattern | DNA decodes

A 31-year-old man identified as Zubair Ansari attacked two security guards, Rajkumar Mishra and Subrato Ramesh Sen, with a knife. Searches conducted at his residence reportedly led to the recovery of documents and notes containing references to terms such as “lone wolf,” “jihad,” and “Gaza.” 

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Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

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Bengal polls: Explosives found in multiple areas before phase 2 voting | DNA decodes

In South 24 Parganas alone, close to 100 bombs have been recovered over the past three days. Similar recoveries have been reported from Uluberia in Howrah during route marches conducted by authorities. In another instance, bombs were found in a mango orchard located behind the residence of a local political worker, prompting allegations that they were stored to create panic during voting. 

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Consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

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BJP minister Nitesh Rane sentenced to 1-month jail in mud-pouring case

This case, involving the hurling of mud at an NHAI engineer, had captured everyone's attention due to its unique form of protest and allegations of physical assault.

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NIA begins probe on suspected terror angle in Bengal crude bomb recovery case

The state police recovered 79 round-shaped objects suspected to be crude bombs, tied with jute ropes, along with other incriminating materials from South 24 Parganas district on April 25.

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Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything

Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.

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What Tim Cook built

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.

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IMD issues heatwave guidance as temperatures rise across regions

Amid scorching temperatures across several parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has issued detailed heatwave guidelines and advisories as conditions remain above normal.   

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Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce

In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.

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