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.

from Zee News :India National