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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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.

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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.”

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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. 

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Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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). 

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market

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

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search

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

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Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish

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

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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,

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`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.

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KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations

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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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

A SpaceX-Tesla merger seems inevitable.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Wing drone delivery might not be a novelty anymore

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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).  

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Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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