Rupee Crashes Past 93 Against Dollar for First Time as Oil Surge and West Asia Conflict Rattle Markets

Indian rupee falling against US dollar with oil price surge and global market volatility

The Indian rupee plunged to an unprecedented low on Friday, breaching the 93-per-dollar mark for the first time amid intensifying geopolitical tensions in West Asia and sustained pressure from rising crude oil prices. The sharp depreciation underscores mounting external vulnerabilities for India, where heavy reliance on imported energy and persistent foreign fund outflows are amplifying … Read more

Modi Rallies Global Leaders as West Asia Crisis Threatens Energy Flows and Trade Routes

PM Narendra Modi holding diplomatic calls amid West Asia crisis and energy infrastructure attacks

As tensions in West Asia intensify amid a widening Iran–Israel conflict with U.S. involvement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a high-level diplomatic outreach, speaking with key global leaders to push for de-escalation and safeguard critical energy infrastructure. The West Asia crisis, now entering its third week, has triggered attacks on major oil and gas … Read more

Sam Altman’s Message to Developers Sparks Debate as AI Reshapes Coding Jobs

Sam Altman speaking about AI and the future of software developers amid automation debate

A recent message from Sam Altman has reignited a global debate about the future of software engineering, as rapid advances in artificial intelligence begin to transform how code is written, tested, and deployed. In a post shared on X, the OpenAI chief expressed gratitude to programmers who built complex systems “character-by-character,” acknowledging the immense effort … Read more

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 School Holiday in India: March 20 or 21? Moon Sighting to Decide Final Date

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 moon sighting and school holiday announcement in India

As Ramadan draws to a close, uncertainty surrounds the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 school holiday across India, with educational institutions awaiting confirmation on whether closures will fall on March 20 or March 21. The festival, which marks the end of a month-long period of fasting and prayer, is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon making … Read more

Iran Strikes Qatar LNG Hub, Triggering Global Energy Shock and Diplomatic Escalation

Fire and smoke rise from Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility after Iranian missile strike

The Iran vs US–Israel war entered a volatile new phase on March 19 after Iranian missiles struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub sending shockwaves through global energy markets and intensifying geopolitical tensions across the Gulf. The attack, confirmed by QatarEnergy and Qatari officials, came in retaliation for … Read more

Meta Tightens Control Over AI Agent Platform Moltbook With Sweeping Legal Overhaul After Acquisition

Meta logo alongside AI agent interface representing Moltbook platform and updated terms of service

Meta’s Moltbook AI agents terms update is reshaping how responsibility is assigned in one of the internet’s newest social platforms, marking a decisive shift in accountability just days after the company acquired the fast-growing AI agent network. The platform designed as a Reddit-style social space where autonomous AI agents interact, post content, and perform tasks … Read more

Nvidia’s AI Chip Dominance Faces New Threat as Big Tech Pushes Cheaper Alternatives

Nvidia AI chips and data center servers representing shift in AI hardware competition

The AI chip market shift is accelerating as Nvidia confronts mounting competition from its biggest customers Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta who are increasingly building their own AI hardware to reduce costs and gain control over infrastructure. The change marks a critical turning point for Nvidia, whose GPUs have long powered the artificial intelligence boom, … Read more

Mojtaba Khamenei Survives Deadly Tehran Strike That Killed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Tehran compound after missile strike killing Ali Khamenei and narrowly missing Mojtaba Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly elevated supreme leader, narrowly escaped death during a coordinated US-Israeli missile strike on a Tehran compound that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several senior officials and family members. The dramatic details of the February 28 attack now emerging through a purportedly leaked internal audio recording have intensified scrutiny … Read more

NDA Strengthens Grip in Rajya Sabha After 2026 Polls, Sweeps Bihar and Gains in Odisha

Rajya Sabha elections 2026 results showing NDA gains with Nitish Kumar and BJP candidates winning seats

The 2026 Rajya Sabha elections have significantly strengthened the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in India’s Upper House, with the alliance sweeping all five seats in Bihar and securing three of four contested seats in Odisha. The outcome of two seats in Haryana briefly came under scrutiny amid a dispute over alleged violations of vote … Read more

AI Could Push Computer Science Back to Its Mathematical Roots, Says Perplexity CEO

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas discussing how AI could change computer science and software engineering

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how software is built and it may even redefine the foundations of computer science itself. According to Aravind Srinivas, advances in AI could shift the discipline away from routine coding and back toward its deeper roots in mathematics, physics, and systems thinking. Srinivas, the chief … Read more

Hundreds of Indians Evacuated From Iran as West Asia Conflict Escalates

Indian nationals crossing Iran border into Armenia during evacuation amid West Asia conflict

Hundreds of Indian nationals have begun leaving Iran through neighboring countries as the government intensifies efforts to safeguard citizens amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the ongoing US–Israel and Iran conflict. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), many Indians have already crossed into Armenia and Azerbaijan by land, while others are being … Read more

Nepal Petrol Price Hike: Fuel Costs Jump by Rs 15 Per Litre Amid Global Oil Market Tensions

Fuel station in Kathmandu showing petrol price increase after Nepal Oil Corporation raises fuel rates amid global oil market tensions.

Nepal has increased petrol prices by Rs 15 per litre in a move linked to rising global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia. The decision by the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) comes as geopolitical instability in the region continues to rattle international energy markets, pushing import costs higher for countries that rely … Read more

LPG Shortage in India Triggers Long Queues, Restaurant Closures and Surge in Electric Cooking Demand

People standing in long queues outside LPG gas agency during LPG shortage in India

India is facing a growing LPG shortage in India, as disruptions in global energy supply linked to escalating tensions in West Asia ripple through domestic markets, affecting households, restaurants and transport sectors across multiple cities. Reports from major urban centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Kolkata suggest that irregular cylinder deliveries, rising prices and … Read more

Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs Globally to Accelerate AI Investment and Enterprise Growth

Atlassian office building with employees leaving, symbolizing workforce layoffs amid AI investment.

Sydney, Australia – In a major workforce restructuring, Atlassian has announced the layoff of approximately 1,600 employees roughly 10% of its global staff as the software giant pivots toward artificial intelligence and enterprise-focused growth. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes described the decision as “incredibly difficult” but necessary to strengthen the company’s financial position and fund strategic investments. … Read more

India Secures Safe Passage for Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz as Iran–US Conflict Disrupts Global Shipping

Oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions during the Iran–US conflict affecting global shipping

Two India-flagged oil tankers have successfully transited the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tehran, offering a rare breakthrough as maritime traffic through the waterway slows dramatically amid the escalating Iran–US conflict. The vessels Pushpak and Parimal were allowed to pass through the narrow shipping corridor between Wednesday night … Read more

India Secures 30 Million Barrels of Russian Oil as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Raises Supply and Inflation Concerns

Oil tanker transporting crude oil amid Strait of Hormuz crisis affecting global energy markets

India has moved swiftly to safeguard its energy security by purchasing roughly 30 million barrels of Russian crude oil after a temporary waiver from the United States allowed the country to buy shipments already at sea, even as escalating tensions in West Asia and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz trigger fears of a global … Read more

Japan to Release Strategic Oil Reserves as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Supply

Oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz as Japan prepares to release strategic oil reserves amid Gulf conflict

Japan is preparing to release portions of its strategic oil reserves after the escalating Iran-U.S. conflict effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor through which a significant share of the world’s energy supply flows. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the country plans to begin releasing reserves as early as … Read more

Heeseung Leaves ENHYPEN to Launch Solo Career as K-Pop Group Continues as Six Members

Heeseung performing on stage with ENHYPEN before announcing his departure to pursue a solo career

Heeseung ENHYPEN solo career news has sent shockwaves through the global K-pop community after the singer officially confirmed his departure from the group on March 10, 2026. The announcement marks the first lineup change since the group debuted in 2020 and signals a major transition for one of the industry’s fastest-rising acts. The decision was … Read more

Rahul Gandhi Attends Farmer’s Family Wedding in Haryana’s Sonipat Village

Rahul Gandhi interacting with locals during his visit to Madina village in Sonipat, Haryana for a farmer family wedding

Rahul Gandhi visited Madina village in Sonipat, Haryana, on Tuesday to attend a wedding in a farmer’s family, drawing attention from local residents and political leaders alike. The Rahul Gandhi Sonipat visit comes amid the Congress leader’s continued outreach to rural communities and farmers across northern India. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok … Read more

LPG Shortage in India: Restaurants in Bengaluru and Chennai Warn of Disruptions Amid Global Energy Turmoil

Commercial LPG cylinders stacked outside restaurants amid supply shortage concerns in Indian cities

India’s restaurant industry is facing growing uncertainty after reports of a commercial LPG shortage raised fears that eateries in major cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai could be forced to suspend operations. The warning came from hotel and restaurant associations that rely heavily on commercial cooking gas, even as industry leaders clarified that operations in … Read more

Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram Granted Anticipatory Bail in 2022 Sexual Assault Case

Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram S Poduval outside court after anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

Filmmaker Chidambaram S. Poduval, best known for directing the blockbuster Malayalam film Manjummel Boys, has been granted anticipatory bail by a court in Kerala in connection with a sexual assault complaint related to an alleged incident in 2022. The decision by the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court comes as the filmmaker faces allegations from an … Read more

Sri Lanka Applies International Law After U.S. Sinks Iranian Warship Near Its Coast

Sri Lankan naval personnel assisting rescued Iranian sailors after the sinking of the IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka’s southern coast

Sri Lanka says it will treat Iranian sailors rescued from the torpedoed frigate IRIS Dena under international humanitarian law, after a U.S. submarine attack near the island nation’s southern waters triggered a regional diplomatic and military ripple effect. Sri Lankan authorities confirmed they are currently caring for 32 surviving crew members from the Iranian warship, … Read more

Madhya Pradesh Horror: Man Arrested After Brutal Killing of Teen in Damoh, Villagers Allege Cannibalistic Acts

Police and villagers at the crime scene in Samanna village, Damoh district, after the shocking Damoh murder case involving a teenage victim.

A shocking Damoh murder case has stunned residents of Madhya Pradesh after a 46-year-old man allegedly killed a teenage boy with a hammer and was seen attempting to consume parts of the victim’s body. The brutal incident occurred in Samanna village of Damoh district, where villagers claim the accused tried to eat flesh and drink … Read more

Qatar LNG Disruption Sends Shockwaves Through Global Energy and AI Supply Chains

Qatar LNG terminal at Ras Laffan Industrial City with LNG carriers amid energy supply disruption

A sudden Qatar LNG disruption triggered by attacks on key gas facilities and escalating conflict in West Asia has sent shockwaves across global energy markets, threatening not only fuel supplies but also critical technology supply chains that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and semiconductor manufacturing. Qatar one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural … Read more

US Tests Minuteman III ‘Doomsday Missile’ Amid Rising Global Tensions, Including War with Iran

US tests Minuteman III nuclear-capable ICBM off California coast amid rising tensions with Iran.

On March 3, 2026, the United States successfully conducted a test of its LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This test, which involved the unarmed missile GT-254, comes at a time of heightened global tensions, notably amid the ongoing war between the US and Iran. Although the … Read more

Protests Erupt in Patna Over Nitish Kumar’s Possible Rajya Sabha Nomination Amid Political Speculation

Protestors raising slogans in support of Nitish Kumar outside his residence in Patna amidst Rajya Sabha speculation.

Amid swirling rumors that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be nominated to the Rajya Sabha, tensions have risen within his party, Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), and beyond. On Thursday, angry JD(U) supporters gathered outside Kumar’s residence in Patna, voicing their strong opposition to the speculated shift in leadership. They raised slogans demanding that Kumar … Read more

Qualcomm Unveils Wi-Fi 8 as the Backbone for AI-Powered Connectivity in Homes and Enterprises

Qualcomm Wi-Fi 8 technology demonstrated at MWC 2026 with mobile devices, routers, and networking equipment.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies introduced its Wi-Fi 8 portfolio, marking a significant leap toward AI-driven connectivity for mobile devices, home networks, and enterprise infrastructure. This new generation of Wi-Fi technology is poised to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) applications that require more reliable and efficient … Read more

Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Damage to Iranian Military and Nuclear Sites Amid Escalating US-Israel Strikes

A satellite image showing extensive damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility after US-Israeli airstrikes, with visible structural destruction.

Satellite imagery captured in recent days paints a stark picture of the growing destruction across Iranian military and nuclear sites, following an intense series of airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel. Key facilities, including Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant, the Choqa Balk-e drone base, and several military installations along the Gulf of Oman, … Read more

Fire at Fujairah Oil Storage in UAE Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East

Thick plumes of smoke rise from Fujairah Oil Storage facility after a drone strike interception in the UAE.

A fire broke out at a prominent oil storage facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Tuesday, following a drone interception amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. The incident occurred as regional tensions escalated, particularly between the U.S. and Iran, with Iranian drones targeting critical energy infrastructure. Incident Overview The fire, which erupted … Read more

Tecno Reveals Game-Changing Ultra-Thin Modular Smartphone Concept at MWC 2026

Tecno modular smartphone concept with stackable magnetic accessories on display at MWC 2026

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Tecno made a striking debut with a concept smartphone that promises to reshape the modular phone landscape. The device, which measures an ultra-thin 4.9mm, defies traditional smartphone design by ditching the charging port altogether, relying instead on a unique magnetic and modular accessory system. The vision, a highly … Read more

Narendra Modi’s YouTube Channel Surpasses 30 Million Subscribers, Cementing His Dominance in Global Political Digital Reach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering, highlighting his YouTube channel crossing 30 million subscribers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel has crossed the 30 million subscriber mark, reinforcing his status as the most-followed world leader on the platform and underscoring the growing influence of digital communication in global politics. The milestone not only places Modi far ahead of his international counterparts on YouTube but also highlights the scale of … Read more

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite at MWC 2026, Powering a New Era of AI-Driven Wearables

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026 powering AI smartwatches and wearables

Snapdragon Wear Elite is Qualcomm’s boldest push yet into AI-powered wearables, unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona as the company seeks to redefine what smartwatches, AI glasses, and emerging “pin” devices can do independently of the cloud. Built on an advanced 3nm process, the new chip is designed to anchor the next generation … Read more

Arsenal Tighten Title Grip as Set-Piece Power Downs Chelsea; Manchester United Surge Into Top Three

Arsenal players celebrate Jurrien Timber’s header against Chelsea in Premier League title race clash

The Premier League title race took another decisive twist as Arsenal restored their five-point cushion at the summit with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea, while Manchester United climbed into the top three after overturning an early deficit to beat Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. With just nine rounds remaining, the weekend’s results sharpened both … Read more

Kashmir Locks Down After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killing Triggers Massive Protests in Srinagar

Security forces deployed at Lal Chowk Srinagar after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing sparked protests in Kashmir

Kashmir imposed sweeping restrictions, shut schools, and curtailed internet services after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in a reported joint U.S.–Israel strike triggered some of the largest protests seen in the Valley in years. Authorities moved swiftly to seal key areas of Srinagar, including Lal Chowk, as thousands of mourners took to the streets to express … Read more

Trump Orders Anthropic Ban as U.S. Military Continues Using Claude AI in Iran Strike

President Donald Trump speaking as AI firm Anthropic and Pentagon dispute over military use of Claude AI unfolds

A sudden escalation in tensions between President Donald Trump and AI firm Anthropic has exposed deep divisions over how advanced artificial intelligence should be deployed in national defense even as the U.S. military continued using the company’s technology in active combat operations. Just hours after Trump directed federal agencies to cease using Anthropic’s systems, U.S. … Read more

Trump Threatens ‘Unprecedented Force’ as U.S.–Israel Offensive Kills Iran’s Supreme Leader

President Donald Trump delivers televised address after U.S.-Israel strike that killed Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

A dramatic escalation in the Middle East has pushed Washington and Tehran to the brink of full-scale war after President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation following a joint U.S.–Israeli military operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump said U.S. intelligence was closely monitoring reports that … Read more

From Campaign Trail to Cultural Touchstone: Why Barack Obama’s ‘We Are the Change’ Still Resonates at the Close of Black History Month

Barack Obama delivering a 2008 campaign speech where he said “We are the change that we seek”

As Black History Month concludes on February 28, renewed attention has turned to one of the most enduring lines of the modern political era, the Barack Obama quote, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Delivered during his 2008 presidential campaign, the statement has resurfaced in civic … Read more

Bengal Poll Flashpoint: Dilip Ghosh Demands Central Forces as Voter Roll Revision Sparks Political Storm

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh speaking during Parivartan Yatra in West Bengal amid voter roll revision controversy

The debate over the West Bengal elections intensified on Saturday after senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh declared that polling in the state “cannot be conducted without central forces,” citing alleged tensions and incidents of violence during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His remarks come amid mounting political friction over the scale … Read more

Delhi Court Discharges Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 Others in Delhi Excise Policy Case, CBI Chargesheet Rejected

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia outside Delhi court after discharge in Delhi Excise Policy case

In a sweeping setback to the prosecution, a Delhi court on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the high-profile Delhi Excise Policy case, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, ruling that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to establish even a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy … Read more

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Tie the Knot in Intimate Udaipur Ceremony, Blending Telugu and Kodava Traditions

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna wedding ceremony in Udaipur featuring Telugu and Kodava rituals

The much-anticipated wedding of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has officially taken place, marking the culmination of years of speculation surrounding their relationship. The couple married on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in a private ceremony attended by close family and industry friends. The event, dubbed the “Virosh wedding” by fans, unfolded at … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo Buys 25% Stake in UD Almería, Expanding Global Football Footprint

Cristiano Ronaldo announcing 25 percent stake purchase in Spanish club UD Almería

Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almería, marking a significant expansion of his growing business interests in global football. The investment, made through his sports holding company CR7 Sports Investments, positions the Portuguese star not only as one of the game’s most decorated players but also as an emerging … Read more

Japan Records 10th Consecutive Year of Declining Births, Deepening Demographic Crisis

A Japanese family walking in a city park, symbolizing the nation’s declining birthrate and aging population.

Japan recorded its 10th straight year of falling births, with preliminary data showing roughly 706,000 newborns, underscoring a demographic crisis that threatens the nation’s economic stability and social fabric. The decline, down 2.1% from 2024, comes as Japan’s overall population shrinks to an estimated 122.86 million, according to the Internal Affairs Ministry, intensifying concerns about … Read more

Anthropic Revises AI Safety Policy as Competitive Pressures Mount and Pentagon Clash Escalates

Anthropic headquarters representing revised AI safety policy amid competition and Pentagon dispute

Anthropic’s revised AI safety policy marks a pivotal shift for one of the industry’s most vocal advocates of responsible artificial intelligence development, as intensifying competition and mounting government pressure reshape the strategic landscape of the AI race. The San Francisco-based startup, founded by former OpenAI researchers and long regarded as one of the sector’s most … Read more

Supreme Court Intervenes After NCERT Textbook Mentions ‘Judicial Corruption’, Chapter to Be Rewritten

Supreme Court of India building exterior amid controversy over NCERT Class 8 textbook mentioning judicial corruption

A fresh controversy over a Class 8 social science textbook has escalated into a constitutional flashpoint, after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of references to “corruption at various levels of the judiciary” in a newly released publication by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Chief Justice of India Surya Kant … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Debuts at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 With AI at the Core, India Pre-Orders Underway

Samsung Galaxy S26 series unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series takes center stage today as Samsung unveils its 2026 flagship lineup at its annual Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. The global launch, streaming live at 10:00 a.m. PT (11:30 p.m. IST), introduces the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra devices positioned as the first major Android flagships of the … Read more

Donald Trump Declares ‘Golden Age of America’ in State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump delivers State of the Union address at the United States Capitol

Donald Trump proclaimed a “golden age of America” during his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, delivering an assertive speech that blended celebration of domestic achievements with sharp criticism of the previous administration and stern warnings to Iran. Speaking at the United States Capitol, the U.S. president framed … Read more

Modi Israel Visit Signals Strategic Depth Amid US-Iran Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport during his official visit to Israel

Modi Israel visit underscores India’s deepening strategic partnership with Israel at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, New Delhi and Jerusalem prepared to elevate bilateral ties through a new security memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on … Read more

Virosh Premier League: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Share Glimpses of Intimate Pre-Wedding Festivities in Udaipur

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna at Virosh Premier League pre-wedding celebration in Udaipur

Virosh Premier League celebrations have begun as actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna offered fans a playful sneak peek into their pre-wedding festivities ahead of their February 26 wedding in Udaipur. The couple, who will tie the knot at a heritage palace in the historic city of Udaipur, are keeping the celebrations intimate, surrounded by … Read more

Tata Sons Chairman Reappointment Deferred as Board Weighs Third Term for N. Chandrasekaran

Natarajan Chandrasekaran at Tata Sons board meeting amid third-term reappointment discussions

Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s reappointment was discussed but not finalized at a board meeting on Tuesday, signaling potential leadership tensions within India’s oldest conglomerate. The board of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, deferred a decision on granting Chandrasekaran a third term, even as his current tenure runs until February next … Read more

Indian National Removed from Canada Amid Growing Extortion Crackdown

Lovebir Singh deported from Canada after Surrey police investigation into extortion-related activity

Indian national removed from Canada after being linked to extortion-related activity, as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on organized crime targeting Indo-Canadian communities. A 22-year-old Indian citizen has been deported following an immigration investigation tied to alleged extortion operations in Surrey, highlighting growing cooperation between local law enforcement and federal border authorities. The case comes … Read more

Meghalaya CM Slams Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Calls It ‘Unacceptable’ in Diverse India

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma speaking on racial abuse case involving Arunachal women in Delhi

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi, calling the incident “unacceptable” and warning that such acts undermine India’s unity and progress. The confrontation reportedly took place in Malviya Nagar on February 20, 2026, and has since triggered a … Read more

Sam Altman Predicts AI Will Automate the Entire Economy, Urges IIT Delhi Students to Master Human-Centric Skills

Sam Altman speaking at IIT Delhi about AI automating the economy and future of work

Sam Altman has warned that artificial intelligence is set to automate not just scientific discovery but the entire global economy, fundamentally reshaping education, healthcare and the nature of work. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi during a conversation with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, the OpenAI CEO outlined a future where “superintelligence” is … Read more

Mohammad Amir on Abhishek Sharma: ‘Slogger’ Remark Clarified as India Face T20 World Cup 2026 Pressure

Mohammad Amir discussing Abhishek Sharma’s batting struggles during T20 World Cup 2026

Mohammad Amir on Abhishek Sharma has sparked debate during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, after the former Pakistan pacer clarified his controversial “slogger” remark about the struggling Indian opener. With India fighting to stay alive in the tournament, Amir said his comments were made strictly from a bowler’s technical perspective and not as personal … Read more

Aamir Khan Urges Arijit Singh to Reconsider Playback Singing Retirement During Emotional Murshidabad Visit

Aamir Khan meets Arijit Singh in Murshidabad during emotional appeal over Arijit Singh retirement

Arijit Singh retirement took a dramatic turn when Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan personally travelled to Murshidabad to persuade the celebrated singer to reconsider stepping away from playback singing. The heartfelt visit, captured in a behind-the-scenes video, has since resonated deeply with fans, highlighting both artists’ mutual respect and simplicity. Last month, Arijit Singh shocked the … Read more

Olectra Greentech Secures ₹1,800-Crore Deal to Supply Over 1,000 Electric Buses in Telangana

Electric buses lined up for intracity service in Telangana under Olectra Greentech project

Olectra Greentech Ltd.’s unit, EVEY Trans Pvt. Ltd., has secured a landmark order to supply, operate, and maintain 1,085 electric buses for intracity services in Telangana, marking a significant step in the state’s push for clean and sustainable urban transport. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) awarded two Letters of Award totaling ₹1,800 crore … Read more

BJP Leader Blanket Distribution Video Sparks Outrage in Rajasthan

BJP leader Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria at blanket distribution event in Tonk Rajasthan amid controversy

BJP leader blanket distribution video has triggered widespread criticism after footage emerged allegedly showing senior party figure Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria refusing to give blankets to three Muslim women during a public event in Rajasthan’s Tonk district. The incident, which reportedly took place in Karad village, has ignited political backlash and renewed debate over discrimination and … Read more

Zinedine Zidane Set to Take Over as France Manager After 2026 World Cup

Zinedine Zidane smiling during a press conference, poised for a return to management with France after 2026 World Cup.

Zinedine Zidane is on the verge of returning to management, with the French Football Federation reportedly eyeing him as the successor to Didier Deschamps following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, citing renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to take over the national team once Deschamps’ … Read more

HR technology in retail needs frontline focus to drive profitability, study finds

Frontline retail employees using HR technology and digital tools inside a modern retail store

HR technology in retail delivers meaningful results only when it empowers frontline employees rather than simply introducing advanced digital systems, according to a new academic study released amid growing pressure on Indian retailers to digitise their human resources and workforce management functions. The research, conducted by scholars from the Goa Institute of Management, Indian Institute … Read more

PM Modi Inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro, Boosting Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro, marking a new era of regional connectivity.

On February 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the much-anticipated Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro in a high-profile ceremony held in Uttar Pradesh. The event, attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marks a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development, designed to enhance transportation links between Delhi and … Read more

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Spark Wedding Rumors After Airport Sightings

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna spotted at Hyderabad airport amid wedding rumors

Speculation is mounting that actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna may be heading for their wedding, following separate sightings at Hyderabad airport. Fans are abuzz after the duo was seen arriving at the airport on Saturday, fueling rumors of a possible ceremony in Udaipur. While neither has officially confirmed the reports, recent appearances and past … Read more

AI in Healthcare Must Be Backed by Human Oversight, Says Justice Prathiba M Singh

Justice Prathiba M Singh speaking at AI Impact Summit on AI in healthcare and human oversight

AI in healthcare must be integrated with strict human oversight to expand access to medical services while safeguarding patient safety, Delhi High Court judge Justice Prathiba M Singh said on Friday, highlighting the urgent need for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in the health sector. Speaking at the “Catalysing Global Investment for Equitable and Responsible … Read more

Trump Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling Sparks New 10% Duties and Fresh Trade Uncertainty

President Donald Trump announcing new 10 percent global tariffs following Supreme Court ruling on trade policy

Trump tariffs Supreme Court ruling has upended one of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping trade measures, striking down his global tariff regime and triggering a new phase of legal battles, policy shifts and economic uncertainty. The decision delivers short-term relief to businesses and trading partners but sets the stage for renewed tariff action and prolonged … Read more

India-US Interim Trade Deal Set for March Signing, Operational by April: Goyal

Indian and US flags with trade negotiation documents on a table, symbolizing India-US interim trade agreement

India is preparing to finalize its interim trade agreement with the United States, with signing expected in March and operationalization scheduled for April, commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday. The move marks the first in a series of trade deals and free trade agreements (FTAs) that India plans to implement in 2026, including agreements … Read more

Toxic Teaser: Yash Returns With Blood-Soaked Action in Geetu Mohandas’ Gritty Fairytale

Yash in a violent action sequence from Toxic teaser showcasing machete fight scene

Toxic teaser has finally dropped, delivering exactly what audiences anticipated an unrelenting showcase of Yash in full-throttle action mode. Released on Friday, the much-talked-about preview follows weeks of online chatter surrounding an earlier character reveal that had sparked debate. With expectations high, the teaser confirms that director Geetu Mohandas’ upcoming film leans heavily into shock, … Read more

Uttarakhand High Court Initiates PIL Over Alleged Irregularities at Kainchi Dham Temple

Exterior view of Kainchi Dham Temple in Nainital where Uttarakhand High Court has taken suo motu cognizance over alleged mismanagement

Uttarakhand High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of alleged mismanagement at the revered Kainchi Dham Temple in Nainital district, registering a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to examine concerns related to administrative transparency, financial accountability, and unregulated construction. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the management of the temple, which attracts lakhs of devotees … Read more

JioHotstar and OpenAI Launch ChatGPT-Powered Conversational Streaming Experience in India

JioHotstar and OpenAI launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming feature in India

JioHotstar and OpenAI have launched a ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming feature in India, marking a first-of-its-kind innovation in the country’s digital entertainment landscape. The partnership introduces multilingual voice discovery and immersive AI-driven recommendations to India’s largest streaming platform, aiming to eliminate “scroll fatigue” and transform how audiences find and engage with content. The integration enables users … Read more

Vinod Khosla Proposes Aadhaar-Linked AI Tutors, Doctors and Farm Experts for Every Indian

Vinod Khosla speaking at AI Impact Summit proposing Aadhaar-linked AI tutors, doctors and farm experts

Vinod Khosla has proposed integrating AI tutors, doctors and agricultural experts into India’s Aadhaar ecosystem, outlining a plan that could deliver essential public services to more than a billion people within the next two years. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the founder of Khosla Ventures said India already has the digital … Read more

US Military Buildup in Middle East Marks Largest Deployment Since 2003 as Iran Tensions Escalate

US F-35 and F-22 fighter jets deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran

US military buildup in the Middle East has reached its most significant level since the 2003 Iraq invasion, as Washington moves advanced fighter jets, aircraft carriers and missile defense systems closer to Iran amid rising fears of a potential conflict. Over recent days, the United States has deployed cutting-edge F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters, along … Read more

Rajpal Yadav Calls for Prison Reform After Interim Bail in Cheque Bounce Case

Rajpal Yadav speaking to media after interim bail from Delhi High Court in cheque bounce case

Rajpal Yadav walked out of Tihar Jail on Tuesday after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail in a long-running cheque bounce case, prompting the actor to publicly advocate for prison reforms and better rehabilitation measures for inmates. His remarks have sparked fresh conversation about India’s correctional system and the treatment of long-term prisoners. … Read more

Sarvam Unveils AI Models Tailored for India, Challenging Global Competitors

Sarvam AI co-founders presenting India-specific AI models at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Bengaluru-based AI startup Sarvam AI has launched artificial-intelligence models specifically designed for India, positioning itself as a domestic alternative to global tools like ChatGPT and Claude. The unveiling, held at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlights the country’s push toward a “sovereign AI” ecosystem and greater self-reliance in emerging technologies. The … Read more

Microsoft Pledges $50 Billion to Bridge Global AI Divide, Warns of Widening Inequality

Microsoft AI data center investment to bridge global AI divide, showing cloud servers and diverse developers

Microsoft has announced a $50 billion investment plan aimed at addressing the growing artificial intelligence (AI) divide between the Global North and South, warning that unequal access to AI could deepen economic disparities if left unchecked. The announcement comes in the context of the India AI Impact Summit and highlights the tech giant’s concern that … Read more

Netanyahu Health Update: Israeli PM Does Not Have Prostate Cancer, Medical Report Confirms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking during a public appearance amid health update announcement

Netanyahu health update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not have prostate cancer, according to an official medical report released by his office, addressing widespread speculation about his condition. The detailed document outlines recent medical procedures, test results, and ongoing treatment, affirming that the Israeli leader is in overall good health despite being treated for … Read more

Galgotias University Directed to Vacate AI Impact Summit Expo Amid Chinese Robodog Controversy

Galgotias University exhibition booth at AI Impact Summit in Delhi featuring Unitree Go2 robotic dog

Galgotias University has been asked to immediately vacate its exhibition space at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after controversy erupted over the display of a China-made robotic dog, government sources said on Wednesday. The directive follows mounting criticism over the university’s showcase of the Unitree Go2 robotic dog at the high-profile event held … Read more

Shaji Prabhakaran on Indian Football Crisis: “India Needs More Sunil Chhetris to Survive and Grow”

Shaji Prabhakaran speaking about Indian football crisis and need for more Sunil Chhetris

Shaji Prabhakaran on Indian football crisis comes at a defining moment for the sport, as the Indian Super League (ISL) resumes amid financial uncertainty, shrinking commercial confidence, and intense competition from cricket’s dominance during the T20 World Cup season. With the league’s long-term commercial partner stepping away and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) stepping … Read more

Lava Bold N2 Debuts in India with 5,000mAh Battery and 90Hz Display

Lava Bold N2 smartphone displaying 6.75-inch screen with dual rear cameras and 5,000mAh battery

Lava International has unveiled the Lava Bold N2 in India, targeting budget-conscious smartphone users with a combination of large display, robust battery, and basic durability features. Priced at ₹7,499, the new device will be available exclusively on Amazon India starting 27 February, offering consumers a value-packed option in the sub-Rs. 8,000 segment. Price, Availability, and … Read more

Goldman Sachs DEI Policy Shift Signals Retreat From Board Diversity Criteria

Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York as bank revises DEI board selection criteria

Goldman Sachs DEI policy shift is set to reshape how the Wall Street giant evaluates candidates for its board of directors, as the firm moves to eliminate race, gender identity, ethnicity and sexual orientation from its formal selection criteria. The reported change comes amid mounting political and legal pressure on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) … Read more

51 Kuki Students Evacuated from Ukhrul Amid Fresh Naga-Kuki Tensions in Manipur

Police personnel escorting Kuki students during evacuation from Ukhrul district in Manipur amid Naga-Kuki clashes

51 Kuki students evacuated from Ukhrul after tensions flared between the Tangkhul Naga tribe and the Kuki community in Manipur’s Naga-majority district, prompting authorities to act swiftly to ensure their safety. The evacuation took place at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Ramva School in Ukhrul district, where police moved 51 students as a precautionary measure amid … Read more

Trump Denies Epstein Links as Newly Released Files Renew Scrutiny

Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein Files

Donald Trump and the Epstein Files are back in the spotlight after the U.S. Department of Justice released millions of additional documents tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the U.S. president firmly denied any connection to Epstein’s criminal activities, declaring he has been “totally exonerated” and has … Read more

Torrent Power acquires Nabha Power for ₹6,889 crore to expand northern footprint

Nabha Power’s 1,400 MW supercritical thermal power plant at Rajpura in Punjab acquired by Torrent Power

Torrent Power acquires Nabha Power in a ₹6,889 crore deal from Larsen & Toubro, marking a significant expansion of its thermal generation portfolio at a time when India’s electricity demand is rising sharply. The transaction gives Torrent Power full ownership of Nabha Power Ltd (NPL), which operates a 1,400 MW supercritical coal-fired plant in Punjab, … Read more

Canada-India Relations Gain Momentum as Ministers Hold Fifth Meeting Since September

Canada and India foreign ministers Anita Anand and S. Jaishankar meet at Munich Security Conference to discuss growing bilateral relations

Canada-India relations are gathering pace, with both governments highlighting renewed engagement and expanding cooperation following high-level talks between their foreign ministers at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The latest meeting between Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marks the fifth bilateral discussion between the two leaders since … Read more

BJP’s Criticism of Tipu Sultan Remarks a Distraction, Says Maharashtra Congress Chief Sapkal

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal addressing media after controversial remarks on Tipu Sultan and Shivaji Maharaj

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using his comments about historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan to divert attention from more pressing issues, including the ongoing revelations in the Epstein files. His remarks, which compared the 18th-century Mysuru ruler to the legendary Maratha warrior, sparked … Read more

Vijender Singh Extends Film Role Offer to Rajpal Yadav Amid Tihar Jail Sentence

Rajpal Yadav behind bars in Tihar Jail with Bollywood celebrities showing support

Boxer-turned-actor Vijender Singh has offered a role in his upcoming film to veteran actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently serving time in Tihar Jail over a ₹9 crore debt case. The move comes as several celebrities, including Sonu Sood and Gurmeet Choudhary, have publicly shown support for Yadav during his legal and financial struggles. Yadav’s … Read more

Sanjay Manjrekar Sparks Debate Over India’s No-Handshake Policy With Pakistan

Sanjay Manjrekar speaking at a press event with T20 World Cup 2026 branding in the background

Former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar ignited a heated discussion on social media after calling India’s no-handshake policy with Pakistan “silly” ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash on 15 February. The tweet quickly drew mixed reactions, highlighting the tension between sportsmanship and national sentiment. Manjrekar criticized the policy, stating, “This … Read more

Charlie Munger’s Investing Wisdom: Why Patience and Prepared Minds Win Big

Charlie Munger speaking at Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting discussing investment philosophy

Charlie Munger quote continues to resonate with investors worldwide, underscoring a timeless principle: great opportunities are rare, and only those prepared to act can seize them. The late vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway believed that patience, discipline, and readiness not constant activity drive long-term investment success. His advice remains especially relevant in volatile markets where … Read more

Maharashtra Congress Chief Sapkal’s Remarks on Tipu Sultan Spark Controversy, Case Filed

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal speaking to the media during a press conference.

A case has been filed against Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal after his remarks equating Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj sparked controversy. The complaint, lodged by Pune BJP chief Dhiraj Ghate, accuses Sapkal of hurting Hindu sentiments by comparing the 17th-century Maratha ruler, known for his fight against the Mughals, to Tipu Sultan, a … Read more

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Emotional Tributes to Each Other

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrating Valentine’s Day with a smiling couple photo

Nayanthara Valentine’s Day post captured hearts online as the actor paid a moving tribute to her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, calling him her “steady ground” and “home in human form.” Marking their fourth Valentine’s Day as a married couple, the duo shared affectionate messages and family moments on social media, offering fans a glimpse into … Read more

Jasprit Bumrah’s Role Key as India Prepare for Pakistan Clash in T20 World Cup 2026

Jasprit Bumrah bowling during T20 World Cup 2026 match ahead of India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo

Jasprit Bumrah could hold the key to India’s strategy against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar urging team management to deploy the premier pacer more strategically in the high-stakes clash in Colombo. With conditions expected to play a significant role and Pakistan posing a strong challenge, Bangar believes … Read more

Ixigo Expands into Europe with ₹125 Crore Acquisition of Spanish Rail Platform Trenes

Ixigo logo with Trenes branding, symbolizing expansion into European rail market

Indian travel aggregator Ixigo is making its first major international foray by acquiring a majority stake in Spain’s second-largest train booking platform, Trenes, signaling a strategic entry into Europe’s rail travel market. The company’s board has approved the purchase of a 60% stake in Online Travel Solutions, S.L., for €11.7 million (over ₹125 crore). The … Read more

Sharad Pawar Health Update: NCP Chief Recovering Well After Chest Congestion, Set for Discharge

Sharad Pawar recovering at Ruby Hall Clinic after chest congestion treatment in Pune

Sharad Pawar health update: Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar has recovered well after being treated for chest congestion at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. Doctors confirmed on Saturday that his condition is stable and he is expected to be discharged, marking a reassuring development for party workers and supporters … Read more

Baird Greene: What We Know After Tucson SWAT Raid in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

SWAT team vehicles outside Tucson home during Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation

Baird Greene is being discussed online following a SWAT operation in Tucson, Arizona, tied to the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Authorities executed the operation as part of the ongoing probe, but have not publicly confirmed the ownership of the targeted property or named any suspects. The speculation has largely circulated on social … Read more

Apple iPhone 17e Rumored to Bring MagSafe and A19 Chip at Mid-Range Price

Concept render of Apple iPhone 17e showing MagSafe support, Dynamic Island, and Lavender finish

Apple’s rumored iPhone 17e is generating early buzz as a budget-friendly option in the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. Leaked concept renders and videos suggest the device will blend familiar design elements with upgraded internals, offering key features like the A19 chipset, MagSafe support, and Dynamic Island at a more accessible price point. The concept, highlighted … Read more

Vishwak Sen’s “Funky” Divides Audiences in Early Reviews

Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar in a scene from Telugu comedy-drama Funky, 2026

Vishwak Sen’s latest Telugu comedy-drama, Funky, hit theatres on Friday, 13 February 2026, sparking mixed reactions on social media. Directed by Anudeep KV, the film, which also stars Kayadu Lohar, blends satire with quirky humour, aiming to offer a playful commentary on the film industry. Early responses from viewers on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that … Read more

Amar Sinha Exit Speculation Swirls at Radico Khaitan as Company Denies Leadership Change

Amar Sinha, COO of Radico Khaitan, amid speculation about possible exit from the spirits company

Amar Sinha’s potential exit from Radico Khaitan has triggered speculation in corporate circles, even as the company firmly denies any leadership change. Multiple industry sources indicate that the Chief Operating Officer may have expressed his intention to step down after nearly nine years at the spirits maker. However, both Sinha and the company’s top management … Read more

Tarique Rahman Set to Lead Bangladesh After Dramatic Political Comeback

Tarique Rahman addressing supporters after election victory in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister after securing a sweeping victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since the ouster of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina. His ascent follows the 2024 student-led uprising that ended Hasina’s 15-year rule and reshaped the political landscape of the South Asian nation of 170 million people. … Read more

Supreme Court Flags National Impact as Ex-Post Facto Environmental Clearance Case Returns for Hearing

Supreme Court of India building during hearing on ex-post facto environmental clearance case

Ex-post facto environmental clearance is once again at the centre of a high-stakes legal battle in the Supreme Court, with the top court urging lawyers to act as “responsible citizens” while weighing the broader consequences of its recent ruling. The matter, which involves the Centre’s 2017 and 2021 notifications allowing environmental clearance (EC) to be … Read more

Toxic Teaser Controversy: Christian Group Moves CBFC Over Alleged Religious Insult in Yash Film

Yash in Toxic teaser amid controversy over cemetery scene and religious sentiments complaint

Toxic teaser controversy has intensified after a Christian organisation formally complained to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), alleging that visuals in the teaser of Yash’s upcoming pan-India film hurt religious sentiments. The complaint comes weeks after the teaser faced backlash over an intimate scene, placing the high-profile action drama under scrutiny even before … Read more

Thomas Tuchel England Contract Extended Until Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel signs England contract extension through Euro 2028 after unbeaten World Cup qualification run

Thomas Tuchel England contract extension has been confirmed, with the Football Association announcing that the German coach will remain in charge of the national team through to Euro 2028, set to be hosted in the UK and Ireland. The decision provides long-term stability ahead of this year’s World Cup in North America and underscores the … Read more

AI Spam Surge Warning: X Product Chief Says Phone Calls, Gmail and iMessage Could Become ‘Unusable’ Within 90 Days

Nikita Bier speaking about AI spam surge affecting Gmail, iMessage and phone calls

AI spam surge warnings are intensifying after X Product Head Nikita Bier predicted that phone calls, Gmail and iMessage could become effectively “unusable” within the next three months due to a rapid rise in AI-powered automation and scam bots. In a series of posts on X, Bier argued that advances in autonomous AI agents particularly … Read more

Nifty IT Index Hits Four-Month Low as AI Disruption Fears and Fed Uncertainty Rattle Markets

Traders monitor Nifty IT index decline on stock market screens amid AI disruption and Fed rate concerns

Nifty IT index plunged to a four-month low on Thursday as mounting concerns over artificial intelligence-led disruption and fading expectations of a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut triggered a sharp selloff in Indian technology stocks. The decline weighed heavily on benchmark indices, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability to global economic and technological shifts. Shares of … Read more

Argentina Labour Reforms Spark Violent Protests as Senate Approves Milei’s Overhaul

Protesters clash with police outside Argentina’s Congress during demonstrations over Milei’s labour reforms in Buenos Aires

Argentina labour reforms triggered violent clashes in Buenos Aires on Wednesday as thousands of union-backed protesters gathered outside Congress while lawmakers inside approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping overhaul of the country’s labour laws. The Senate passed the bill in a 42-30 vote, advancing a central pillar of Milei’s economic agenda aimed at reshaping Argentina into … Read more

Shivam Mishra Arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini Crash That Injured Three

Shivam Mishra being escorted by Kanpur police after arrest in Lamborghini crash case

Shivam Mishra has been arrested in connection with the high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur that left three people injured, escalating scrutiny over the incident and the conduct of local police. The 26-year-old son of a prominent tobacco businessman was taken into custody after investigators identified him as the driver of the luxury vehicle involved in … Read more

India’s Tight New Deepfake Rules: Social Platforms Now Must Act Within Hours

India deepfake AI rules timeline showing fast content removal requirement

India has moved to sharply limit the spread of harmful AI-generated content, mandating that major social platforms remove deepfakes and other sensitive synthetic media within an extremely tight timeframe sometimes as short as two hours. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on February 10 notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey: Full Schedule, Top NHL Stars, Venues, and Live Streaming Details

NHL stars in action at the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament in Milan

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan is set to showcase thrilling ice hockey action as the world’s top NHL stars compete for Olympic glory. While the women’s tournament kicked off on February 5, the men’s competition begins on February 11, promising a week-long spectacle for hockey fans. The games feature elite players from around the … Read more

Goldman Sachs’ $500 Million India Push Elevates Its Standing in Local Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs Mumbai office in Worli business district, showcasing investment banking growth in India

Goldman Sachs is making a decisive bet on India, investing $500 million over the past three years to expand its footprint in the country’s booming financial markets. The strategy aims to increase the firm’s presence in equity offerings and mergers, where it has recently climbed the rankings amid stiff competition from established global and domestic … Read more

Search Warrant Executed in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation as Family of Detained Man Denies Involvement

Law enforcement officers execute search warrant at Rio Rico home in Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation

Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Rio Rico, Arizona, as authorities intensify efforts to locate the missing woman. The development follows the detention of a man during a traffic stop south of Tucson, though officials have confirmed that Guthrie has not been found. Law enforcement activity at the Rio … Read more

Supreme Court Missing Children Data: Top Court Orders Pattern Analysis to Break Trafficking Networks

Supreme Court of India building during hearing on missing children data and trafficking cases

The Supreme Court missing children data came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday as the top court directed the Centre to conduct a deeper analysis of nationwide statistics to determine whether an organised pattern is emerging behind thousands of cases. The court said identifying regional or national trends is critical to improving coordination, restoring children to … Read more

Ranveer Singh Alleges Hrithik Roshan Was Considered for Don 3 Amid Fallout With Excel Entertainment

Ranveer Singh during a public appearance amid Don 3 controversy

Ranveer Singh Don 3 controversy has taken a new turn as fresh details emerge about closed-door meetings between the actor and Excel Entertainment, with reports claiming that Hrithik Roshan was also being considered for the project at one stage. Ranveer Singh Don 3 fallout reportedly stems from creative disagreements and prolonged uncertainty surrounding Farhan Akhtar’s … Read more

PlayStation 6 leak points to massive memory upgrade as Sony plans next-gen console

PlayStation 6 leak highlights potential memory upgrade for Sony’s next-gen console

PlayStation 6 leak details are beginning to surface, suggesting Sony’s next-generation console could deliver a substantial leap in memory capacity and performance. While Sony has not officially announced a successor to the PlayStation 5, new information indicates the company is already testing advanced hardware configurations that could significantly enhance gameplay, visuals, and overall system responsiveness. … Read more

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash Confirmed After Pakistan Reverses Boycott

India and Pakistan cricket teams walking onto the field at R Premadasa Stadium before a T20 World Cup match

After days of uncertainty, Pakistan has officially confirmed it will face India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ending speculation over a potential boycott. The Pakistan government announced that its team will take the field against India on February 15, 2026, following requests from “friendly countries” and outcomes of multilateral discussions aimed at resolving … Read more

Adani Enterprises Cooperates With US Authorities Over Iran Oil Sanctions Inquiry

Adani Enterprises headquarters amid US investigation into Iran oil sanctions

Adani Enterprises Iran oil sanctions probe: Adani Enterprises Ltd has confirmed it is cooperating with US authorities following reports that the company imported Iranian oil products into India despite American sanctions. The development comes after a Wall Street Journal investigation prompted scrutiny from the US Treasury Department, raising fresh questions around compliance and geopolitical trade … Read more

Nancy Grace Calls for Polygraph Tests as Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie Reaches Critical Stage

Nancy Grace discusses the search for missing Nancy Guthrie during a Fox News appearance

Nancy Guthrie missing as the search for the 84-year-old woman enters what commentators are calling a critical phase, with television host and legal analyst Nancy Grace urging the family to take decisive steps to aid investigators and narrow the focus of the case. Speaking during a Fox News appearance, Grace offered blunt advice to the … Read more

Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Lawyer denies businessman’s son was driving as video, eyewitnesses contradict claim

Kanpur Lamborghini crash site where luxury car hit multiple vehicles injuring three people

Kanpur Lamborghini crash developments have taken a new turn as conflicting claims emerge over who was behind the wheel of the luxury car that injured three people in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur. While police maintain that Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman KK Mishra, was driving the Lamborghini at the time of the accident, his lawyer … Read more

Prakash Raj Denies Leaving Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit Amid Rumours

Prakash Raj smiling at a film event, confirming his role in Spirit

Prakash Raj has dismissed circulating rumours suggesting he exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s highly anticipated film Spirit, confirming that he remains part of the project. The actor’s statement comes amid reports that claimed he had creative differences with the director and was unhappy with certain scenes in the film. The controversy began shortly after Deepika Padukone … Read more

Gujarat Starlink partnership to expand satellite internet in remote and underserved regions

Gujarat government signs Starlink partnership to expand satellite internet in remote areas

Gujarat Starlink partnership has taken shape as the state government signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, to explore high-speed connectivity solutions for areas with limited telecom infrastructure. Announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday, the initiative aims to improve digital access in remote, border, tribal and underserved regions, … Read more

PCB Decision on India T20 Clash Could Change in 24 Hours, Prime Minister’s Approval Key

Pakistan cricket team players and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in discussion ahead of T20 World Cup match against India

With just days remaining before the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, uncertainty continues over whether Pakistan will take the field at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. The decision now rests in the hands of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, following discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). On … Read more

Sensex Nifty India-US trade deal optimism lifts markets as benchmarks open sharply higher

Sensex and Nifty surge on India-US trade deal optimism in early trade

Sensex Nifty India-US trade deal optimism powered a strong opening for Indian equity markets on Monday, February 9, as investors reacted positively to the interim trade framework announced between New Delhi and Washington last week. Tracking upbeat global cues and easing trade tensions, domestic benchmarks surged in early trade, reflecting improved risk appetite across markets. … Read more

Brazil Faces Backlash Over Speech Laws After Transgender Dissent Case Sparks Debate

Brazil Supreme Federal Court building with protest signs on gender rights debate.

Brazil is drawing international attention and domestic debate after legal authorities moved to prosecute a woman for her comments about gender identity, spotlighting the nation’s evolving approach to hate speech and rights protections. The case reflects growing tensions in Brazil over freedom of expression, transgender rights, and how the judiciary interprets anti-discrimination laws. The legal … Read more

Mathura-Bareilly road protest erupts after 3-year-old killed in car accident in Uttar Pradesh

Mathura-Bareilly road blocked by protesters after child’s death in Mursan, Uttar Pradesh

Mathura-Bareilly road protest broke out on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district after a three-year-old boy died after being hit by a car, triggering public outrage, road blockades, and stone-pelting near a police station. The incident, which occurred in the Mursan area, quickly escalated into a law-and-order situation, prompting the deployment of heavy police force … Read more

India AI strategy should prioritise smaller, efficient models over massive LLMs, says Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu speaking on India AI strategy and the need for smaller, energy-efficient AI models

India AI strategy must avoid chasing capital and energy-intensive large language models (LLMs) and instead focus on smaller, more efficient artificial intelligence systems, Zoho founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu said, as the country prepares to host a major global AI summit later this month. Vembu argued that attempting to compete head-on with global Big … Read more

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott talks intensify as ICC steps in

India vs Pakistan players during a T20 World Cup match amid boycott controversy

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott discussions have taken a dramatic turn, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirming that it has entered formal talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the highly anticipated February 15 clash. The fixture, regarded as the biggest commercial draw of ICC tournaments, is now under scrutiny after … Read more

Dalai Lama Jeffrey Epstein Claims Denied as Tibetan Leader’s Office Issues Clarification

Dalai Lama at Dharamsala monastery amid clarification on Jeffrey Epstein claims

Dalai Lama Jeffrey Epstein allegations circulating online have been firmly denied by the Tibetan spiritual leader’s office, which said there is no connection whatsoever between His Holiness and the late American financier and convicted sex offender. The clarification comes amid renewed scrutiny following the release and discussion of documents commonly referred to as the “Epstein … Read more

India US trade deal: What New Delhi will import under the $500 billion agreement

India US trade deal signing highlighting bilateral trade and economic partnership

India US trade deal developments have clarified a crucial question that lingered after the announcement of reduced American tariffs on Indian goods, what India will import in return. A joint statement released on Saturday outlining the interim framework of the India-US trade agreement confirms that New Delhi has committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of … Read more

Dhanush Launches New Film D55 With Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela at Mahurat Pooja Ceremony

Dhanush, Sreeleela and Sai Pallavi attend D55 mahurat pooja with cast and crew

D55 mahurat pooja marked the formal launch of actor Dhanush’s upcoming film, bringing together its lead cast and crew for a traditional ceremony in Chennai on Saturday. The film, tentatively titled D55, is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and has already generated strong buzz due to its ensemble cast, which includes Sreeleela, Sai Pallavi, and Malayalam … Read more

AI Living Labs Foundation approved as Andhra Pradesh plans state-wide AI ecosystem

Andhra Pradesh government launches AI Living Labs Foundation with headquarters in Amaravati

AI Living Labs Foundation has been approved by the Andhra Pradesh government as part of a broader push to build a future-ready artificial intelligence ecosystem focused on applied learning, research and innovation. The not-for-profit initiative will operate across the state, with its headquarters located in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, reinforcing the government’s digital … Read more

Air India Launches The Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport T3, Redefining Premium Travel Experience

The Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 showcasing premium seating and luxury interiors

The Maharaja Lounge marks a major step in Air India’s ongoing transformation as the Tata Group-owned airline unveils its first flagship premium lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3. Opened on February 6, the new facility reflects Air India’s renewed focus on luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality for premium and frequent flyers. Spread … Read more

Pakistan Suicide Bombing: Islamic State Claims Deadly Islamabad Mosque Attack as US Issues Security Alert

Security forces cordon off site of Pakistan suicide bombing at Islamabad Shiite mosque

Pakistan suicide bombing violence struck the heart of Islamabad on Friday when a suicide attacker targeted a Shiite mosque, killing at least 31 people and injuring nearly 170 others. The blast, now confirmed by the Islamic State (IS), marks the deadliest attack in Pakistan’s capital since the 2008 Marriott Hotel bombing and has heightened regional … Read more

Mumbai mayor race settled as BJP’s Ritu Tawde gets Mahayuti nod, Shinde Sena’s Sanjay Ghadi named deputy

BJP leader Ritu Tawde named Mahayuti candidate for Mumbai mayor alongside Shiv Sena deputy mayor nominee

Mumbai mayor politics moved out of uncertainty as the ruling Mahayuti alliance on Monday announced Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ritu Tawde as its official candidate for the city’s top civic post, with Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Sanjay Shankar Ghadi nominated for deputy mayor. The decision comes after days of speculation following the Brihanmumbai … Read more

Yash Raj Films Denies Paid Promotion Claims Amid Mardaani 3 Missing Girls Controversy

Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 amid missing girls controversy

Mardaani 3 missing girls controversy has sparked widespread debate after Delhi Police flagged viral posts about missing children as paid promotions, prompting Yash Raj Films (YRF) to issue a formal denial. The issue emerged days after the release of Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, with online claims linking real-world missing persons data to the film’s … Read more

Big Tech Sets $650 Billion Investment Record Amid AI Expansion

US tech company data center with AI servers and network equipment

US technology giants are preparing to pour a staggering $650 billion into capital projects in 2026, marking an unprecedented surge in spending driven largely by the race to dominate artificial intelligence. Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are leading the charge, investing heavily in new data centers, AI chips, networking infrastructure, and supporting facilities to power … Read more

Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine Dominate WPL 2026 with Orange and Purple Caps

Smriti Mandhana celebrating WPL 2026 final victory with Orange Cap and Sophie Devine with Purple Cap

The 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) concluded in spectacular fashion on Thursday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a thrilling final at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. With this victory, RCB secured their second WPL title, matching Mumbai Indians for the most championships in the tournament’s history. The tournament also … Read more

RBI repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as trade deals lift India’s economic outlook

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces repo rate decision amid India trade deal optimism

RBI repo rate stability took center stage on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India opted to hold its benchmark interest rate at 5.25%, citing benign inflation and improving growth prospects following major trade agreements with the United States and the European Union. The decision underscores the central bank’s confidence in the resilience of Asia’s … Read more

Jeffrey Epstein Missing Tattoo Claims Resurface After DOJ File Release

Jeffrey Epstein jail cell investigation amid missing tattoo conspiracy claims

Jeffrey Epstein missing tattoo allegations have reignited online conspiracy theories after newly released US Department of Justice files prompted renewed scrutiny of the convicted sex offender’s death. The claims focus on whether Epstein faked his death in 2019, with social media users pointing to an allegedly absent tattoo in official post-mortem photographs as evidence that … Read more

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi urges students to look beyond exam results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students across the country, stressing that examinations should never become the ultimate goal in life. Speaking at the annual programme on Friday, the Prime Minister said education must focus on holistic development, life skills, and personal growth rather than marks alone. The 2026 … Read more

Sonu Sood Says Children Were ‘Left Alone’ After Ghaziabad Sisters’ Suicide, Calls for Social Media Restrictions

Sonu Sood speaking about Ghaziabad suicide of three minor girls and digital addiction

Sonu Sood Ghaziabad suicide tragedy has sparked a nationwide conversation on children’s mental health, digital addiction, and parental responsibility after three minor sisters died by suicide in the Uttar Pradesh city. Reacting to the incident, actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood said the children were “not defeated, but left alone,” urging urgent restrictions on minors’ access … Read more

Britain Deepfake Detection System to Be Developed in Partnership With Microsoft

UK government and Microsoft collaborate on deepfake detection technology

Britain deepfake detection system plans were unveiled on Thursday as the UK government announced a partnership with Microsoft, academics, and technology experts to create new tools for identifying manipulated and AI-generated content online. The move comes amid growing concern over the rapid spread of deepfakes and their use in fraud, abuse, and misinformation, as advances … Read more

India Enters Race to Host 2031 AFC Asian Cup, Eyes Historic First-Time Staging

Indian football fans celebrating as India bids to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup

India has officially thrown its hat into the ring to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, marking a potential milestone for the country’s football ambitions. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed this week that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is among six bidders vying to host Asia’s premier international football tournament. Despite missing out … Read more

Kotak Mahindra Bank hiring engineers as it accelerates major technology overhaul

Kotak Mahindra Bank headquarters with engineers working on digital banking technology

Kotak Mahindra Bank hiring engineers has become a central pillar of the lender’s long-term strategy as it steps up investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and in-house technology capabilities. The billionaire Uday Kotak-backed private bank plans to recruit up to 500 engineers in the next financial year, intensifying competition for skilled tech talent across India’s … Read more

Saudi Arabia female security recruits graduate in landmark Interior Ministry ceremony

Saudi Arabia female security recruits graduating at Interior Ministry ceremony

Saudi Arabia female security recruits took a significant step forward in the Kingdom’s evolving security landscape as the Ministry of Interior graduated 328 women from its latest basic training program. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, marked the completion of the eighth cohort of the Basic … Read more

Lok Sabha Chaos Forces Adjournment, Delays PM Modi’s Address After Opposition Protest

Women opposition MPs protesting in Lok Sabha ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s speech

Lok Sabha chaos disrupted Parliament on Wednesday after opposition MPs staged protests just minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to address the House, forcing multiple adjournments and ultimately delaying his speech. The disruption unfolded during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, an important parliamentary exercise that traditionally concludes … Read more

The Whole Truth Secures $51 Million Series D Funding to Expand India’s Clean-Label Protein Market

The Whole Truth protein products on display in Mumbai, highlighting clean-label nutrition

The Whole Truth (TWT), a leading clean-label nutrition brand, has raised $51 million in a Series D funding round led by Sofina and Sauce.vc, as investors double down on India’s growing protein and nutrition market. The funding combines both primary and secondary capital and marks a significant vote of confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. … Read more

Spain Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announcing plans to ban social media for children under 16

Spain social media ban under 16 is gaining momentum after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to prohibit children from accessing social media platforms, citing escalating concerns over online harm, illegal content, and weak enforcement by technology companies. The proposal was revealed during Sánchez’s speech at an international summit in Dubai and would place Spain … Read more

Ghaziabad Sisters’ Deaths Spark Probe Into Online Gaming Addiction

Ghaziabad high-rise apartment where three sisters died in alleged suicide linked to online game obsession

Ghaziabad sisters suicide shocked Uttar Pradesh after three minor girls allegedly jumped to their deaths from a ninth-floor apartment in a high-rise society, leaving behind apology notes and drawings that police say indicate an extreme obsession with an online Korean task-based game. The incident occurred around midnight in Ghaziabad and has triggered renewed concern over … Read more

India-US trade deal enters final stages as Piyush Goyal defends agreement amid political backlash

Piyush Goyal addressing media on India-US trade deal negotiations

India-US trade deal negotiations have reached their final stages, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, offering strong praise for the agreement while withholding specific details that have sparked political controversy and policy uncertainty. The remarks came amid mounting questions over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping claims on tariffs, energy purchases, and agricultural … Read more

Rashmika Mandanna’s Viral Airport Moment Fuels February Wedding Buzz With Vijay Deverakonda

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda smiling amid wedding rumours

Rashmika Mandanna Vijay Deverakonda wedding speculation intensified after the actor appeared to indirectly confirm her marriage date with Vijay Deverakonda during a recent public interaction. After weeks of reports suggesting the popular film stars would tie the knot in February, Rashmika’s reaction to a paparazzo’s congratulatory comment has added fresh fuel to the long-rumoured wedding … Read more

French Cybercrime Authorities Search X’s Paris Offices, Summon Elon Musk in Expanding Probe

X Paris offices searched by French cybercrime investigators during criminal probe

X Paris offices searched by French cybercrime authorities on Tuesday as prosecutors escalated a criminal investigation into alleged illegal content and platform practices on Elon Musk’s social media company, including child sexual abuse material, explicit AI-generated deepfakes, Holocaust denial, and suspected algorithm manipulation. The move marks a significant step in a probe that has been … Read more

Supreme Court Bars Meta From Using WhatsApp User Data for Advertising, Seeks Written Assurance

Supreme Court hearing on Meta and WhatsApp data sharing and user privacy

Supreme Court Meta WhatsApp data sharing came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday as the apex court warned Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp against using user data for advertising under the company’s controversial 2021 privacy policy. The court made it clear that any such data sharing would not be permitted and could lead to … Read more

Immigration Negative Effect Canada: Nearly Half of Canadians Now View Immigration Unfavourably, Survey Finds

Canadians divided on immigration as new survey shows rising negative sentiment

Immigration negative effect Canada perceptions are rising sharply, according to a new national survey that shows public opinion turning against one of the country’s most defining policies, with concerns growing across several provinces and influencing federal politics. A poll released by Vancouver-based Research Co. found that fewer Canadians now believe immigration benefits the country, while … Read more

Air India Boeing 787 fuel switch inspections intensified after pilot flags defect

Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner undergoing inspection on airport tarmac

Air India Boeing 787 fuel switch inspections are being carried out again across the airline’s Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a suspected defect during a recent international flight, raising renewed attention on a component previously linked to a fatal crash. The issue was flagged after a Boeing 787-8 aircraft completed a flight from London … Read more

Mumbai Police Clarification Ends Panic Over Viral Child Trafficking Claims

Mumbai Police officials address media amid viral missing children reports

Mumbai Police clarification came after viral social media reports claimed that 12 minor children had gone missing within 36 hours across the city, triggering widespread public panic and fears of organised human trafficking. The police on Monday firmly denied the claims, stating that the information circulating online was misleading and amounted to rumour-mongering, with no … Read more

Rahul Gandhi Naravane memoir row: Congress leader says remarks reflect ex-army chief’s views, not his own

Rahul Gandhi speaks in Lok Sabha during debate on Naravane memoir and China border clash

Rahul Gandhi Naravane memoir controversy dominated proceedings in the Lok Sabha on Monday after the Congress leader clarified that his remarks on the 2020 China border clash were based on the perspective of former Army Chief General (retd) M M Naravane, not his personal views. The Leader of the Opposition said he was merely citing … Read more

Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana: Arun Govil Praises Actor’s Look as Lord Ram

Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana alongside Arun Govil

Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana casting has sparked widespread discussion since filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari announced the ambitious big-screen adaptation of the epic. While the announcement initially drew mixed reactions online, perceptions shifted after early visuals from the film surfaced. Now, veteran actor Arun Govil best remembered for portraying Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic Ramayan nearly four … Read more

Vivo V70 Series Set to Launch in India With Elite Variant, Advanced Cameras, and Powerful Specs

Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite smartphones displaying OLED screen and advanced camera setup

Vivo is preparing to expand its popular V-series lineup in India with the upcoming launch of the Vivo V70 and the first-ever Vivo V70 Elite. The new models are expected to target mid-range and premium segments while emphasizing high-end photography features. Early leaks have revealed key specifications, pricing hints, and a possible launch timeline, offering … Read more

Balochistan attacks leave over 190 dead as Pakistan hunts militants, India denies involvement

Security forces patrol deserted streets in Quetta after deadly Balochistan attacks

Balochistan attacks have plunged Pakistan’s largest and poorest province into fresh turmoil after a coordinated wave of militant violence left more than 190 people dead within two days, prompting an intense security crackdown and sharp diplomatic exchanges with India. Pakistani forces are continuing large-scale search operations across the restive region, while New Delhi has categorically … Read more

Warm Hug, Not Cold War: How Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan Silenced Rivalry Rumours

Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan share a warm hug amid rivalry rumours

Shah Rukh Khan Hrithik Roshan rivalry rumours that once dominated Bollywood headlines were quietly put to rest years ago through a simple yet powerful gesture, according to a recollection shared by noted restaurateur AD Singh. At the height of Hrithik Roshan’s explosive debut and growing media speculation about tension with Shah Rukh Khan, an unexpected … Read more

Elon Musk Grok video generation outpaces rivals, takes swipe at Google AI limits

Elon Musk discusses Grok AI video generation limits compared with Google AI tools

Elon Musk Grok video generation claims have sparked fresh debate in the fast-moving generative AI race, after the billionaire publicly criticised Google’s video creation tools for what he described as overly restrictive daily limits. In a post reshared on X on Saturday, Musk said his company’s Grok platform allows users to generate hundreds of AI … Read more

Khelo India Mission to Drive Decade-Long Transformation of India’s Sports Ecosystem

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Khelo India Mission during Union Budget 2026

Khelo India Mission is set to become the cornerstone of India’s long-term sports development strategy, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a comprehensive 10-year roadmap during the 2026 Union Budget. The initiative aims to overhaul the country’s sports ecosystem by strengthening talent development, coaching standards, infrastructure, and manufacturing, while positioning India as a future global … Read more

Gold silver prices plunge ahead of Union Budget 2026, hit lower circuit in futures trade

Gold silver prices falling sharply on commodity market charts ahead of Union Budget 2026

Gold silver prices witnessed a sharp sell-off ahead of the Union Budget 2026 presentation, rattling commodity markets and triggering lower circuit limits in futures trading. The sudden decline came as investors booked profits and remained cautious before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech, which is closely watched for cues on taxation, import duties, and economic … Read more

Balochistan attacks leave over 120 dead as Pakistan military kills 92 militants

Balochistan attacks aftermath with security forces patrolling affected districts

Balochistan attacks erupted across multiple districts of Pakistan’s southwestern province on Saturday, leaving more than 120 people dead after separatist militants launched coordinated assaults on security forces, civilians, and government targets. Pakistani authorities said the military responded rapidly, killing at least 92 militants, including suicide bombers, and preventing the attackers from seizing control of any … Read more

Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Rises by ₹49 Ahead of Union Budget 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder used in restaurants as prices rise ahead of Union Budget 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder price has increased by ₹49 per unit from February 1, 2026, raising costs for businesses on the day the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented in Parliament. The hike affects 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants, and other commercial establishments, adding pressure on operational expenses amid wider economic … Read more

Border 2 box office collection Day 8: Sunny Deol’s war epic narrowly misses all-time Top 10 opening week

Sunny Deol in Border 2 war film scene highlighting box office collection performance

Border 2 box office collection continues to show resilience despite a gradual weekday slowdown, as Sunny Deol’s multi-starrer war drama narrowly missed entering the list of the top 10 highest opening-week collections of all time for Hindi cinema. The film, which released during the Republic Day extended weekend, has so far amassed ₹235.25 crore in … Read more

Flipperachi tops Arabia Billboard chart, enters Guinness World Records with Dhurandhar hit ‘Fa9la’

Flipperachi posing during a photoshoot after his song Fa9la tops Arabia Billboard chart

Flipperachi has emerged as a global talking point after his Arabic track Fa9la topped the Arabia Billboard chart and earned a place in the Guinness World Records. The Bahraini rapper’s song, featured in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar, has crossed language barriers, becoming a viral sensation among Indian and international audiences alike. Its unprecedented chart performance … Read more

Google Project EAT signals push to turn company into AI-powered workplace

Google headquarters with AI-themed digital graphics representing Project EAT workplace transformation

Google Project EAT is at the center of the company’s plan to transform itself into an AI-powered workplace, according to a leaked internal document. The tech giant aims to deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools internally to boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation across teams. While Google continues to release AI products for consumers and businesses, the … Read more

US Government Shutdown Begins as Congress Misses 2026 Budget Deadline

US Capitol building during US government shutdown as budget deadline passes

US government shutdown began early Saturday after Congress failed to approve a federal budget before the midnight deadline, forcing a partial halt to government operations and suspending funding for several non-essential services. The lapse followed stalled negotiations in Washington, underscoring ongoing political divisions even as lawmakers signaled the disruption could be brief. Federal agencies affected … Read more

Karnataka Public Transport Debate Erupts as Mohandas Pai and Minister Ramalinga Reddy Spar Over Bus Shortage

Karnataka public transport debate between Mohandas Pai and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka public transport has become the centre of a sharp public debate after entrepreneur Mohandas Pai and state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy sparred on social media over bus shortages, efficiency, and the role of private operators in Bengaluru and across the state. The exchange has drawn attention to long-standing concerns about urban mobility, government policy, … Read more

Delhi Police SWAT Officer Kajal: From Mother’s Dream to a Life Cut Short by Brutal Domestic Violence

Delhi Police SWAT officer Kajal, a member of the all-women Special Weapons and Tactics unit

Delhi Police SWAT officer Kajal, a 27-year-old constable inspired by her mother’s unfulfilled dream of serving in uniform, died after a brutal assault by her husband at their home in Delhi’s Dwarka earlier this month. The incident has sparked outrage and drawn attention to domestic violence, even within families of government and law enforcement personnel. … Read more

Rybakina and Sabalenka to Clash in Australian Open Final

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka competing at the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne

Power hitters dominate in Melbourne Both players enter final undefeated in sets Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka booked their spots in the Australian Open final with dominant semi-final performances at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. The two power hitters will face off in Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown, marking the 15th meeting between these in-form stars. … Read more

V Srinivasan death: PT Usha’s husband passes away at home in India

PT Usha with husband V Srinivasan during a public event

The former central government officer was a constant support in PT Usha’s sporting and political journey Srinivasan was married to the Indian Olympic Association president since 1991 V Srinivasan death has brought a wave of condolences from political leaders and the sporting fraternity, following the passing of the husband of Indian Olympic Association President and … Read more

Arijit Singh politics buzz grows in West Bengal after his surprise retirement announcement

Arijit Singh at a public event amid reports of his possible entry into politics

One of India’s most influential cultural voices may be preparing for a public role beyond music The singer recently announced his retirement from Bollywood playback singing Arijit Singh politics speculation has intensified after reports suggested that the celebrated playback singer may be planning a future entry into Indian politics following his retirement from mainstream Bollywood … Read more

Amazon layoffs announced across the US, UK, and India

Amazon office building as the company announces global layoffs affecting corporate employees

The cuts affect thousands of corporate roles and signal continued cost-cutting at the tech giant This is Amazon’s second major workforce reduction in four months Amazon layoffs have expanded globally, with the company announcing plans to cut 16,000 corporate jobs across the United States, the United Kingdom, and India, according to reports citing internal communications. … Read more

India gold demand 2026 seen easing as jewellery sales weaken despite investment interest

Gold jewellery displayed at an Indian market amid rising gold prices and falling demand

India gold demand 2026 is expected to decline as a slump in jewellery buying outweighs rising investment demand, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. Elevated and volatile gold prices have dampened consumer appetite for jewellery, even as investors increasingly turn to gold amid weak equity market performance. According to the WGC, India’s total … Read more

India GDP growth FY27 seen above 7% as reforms offset global trade headwinds

India Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights strong GDP growth outlook despite global trade risks

India GDP growth FY27 is projected to remain strong at between 6.8% and 7.2%, according to the Economic Survey for 2025–26 released by the Union Ministry of Finance on Thursday. The forecast reflects the government’s confidence that domestic reforms and resilient demand will help the economy withstand mounting global trade uncertainties. The survey said India’s … Read more

UGC caste discrimination rules stayed as Supreme Court halts new equity regulations

Supreme Court of India stays UGC caste discrimination regulations after student protests

UGC caste discrimination rules stayed by the Supreme Court on Thursday after the top court put a hold on the University Grants Commission’s newly notified equity regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. The court flagged concerns that the rules could be misused and may have “dangerous impacts” on society if not … Read more

Nothing Phone 4a Pro Leak Reveals Bigger Battery, Faster Charging, and Long-Term Support

Nothing Phone 4a Pro smartphone with large battery and fast charging features

Nothing is preparing to expand its smartphone lineup with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro, promising improvements in battery capacity, charging speed, and software longevity. While the company has yet to make an official announcement, recent certification filings have provided key details about the device. Bigger Battery and Faster Charging According to the European Product Registry … Read more

Benfica’s Goalkeeper Scores 98th-Minute Heroics to Send Mourinho’s Side Through Champions League Knockouts

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores 98th-minute header against Real Madrid in Champions League

In a dramatic twist at the Estadio da Luz, SL Benfica stunned Real Madrid with a 98th-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, securing Champions League knockout qualification for Jose Mourinho’s side and forcing Madrid into the playoff round. The match, a rollercoaster from start to finish, saw Benfica leading 3-2 in the dying moments, still … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane Dismisses PCB Threat to Boycott T20 World Cup

Ajinkya Rahane dismisses Pakistan Cricket Board threat to boycott T20 World Cup

Ajinkya Rahane calls out Pakistan over their alleged threat to skip the upcoming T20 World Cup, expressing confidence that the team will not withdraw from the tournament. Rahane stated that Pakistan, despite recent drama, is unlikely to boycott the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket … Read more

China Executes Ming Family Members Linked to Myanmar Scam Networks

Chinese court executes Ming family members linked to Myanmar scam compounds

China executes Ming family members after carrying out the death sentences of 11 people belonging to one of Myanmar’s most notorious scam-linked clans, accused of running large-scale telecom fraud and other serious crimes. The executions were carried out on Thursday in east China’s Zhejiang province following approval from the Supreme People’s Court, according to state … Read more

Delhi High Court Rejects Sameer Wankhede’s Plea Over Netflix Series Content

Delhi High Court building as it dismisses Sameer Wankhede plea against Netflix series

Sameer Wankhede suit dismissed by the Delhi High Court on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction, bringing relief to Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment and streaming platform Netflix. The court refused to entertain Wankhede’s plea seeking the removal of certain scenes from the Netflix series Ba**ds of Bollywood*. The High Court held … Read more

RBI Intervenes as Rupee Slips to Fresh All-Time Low Against Dollar

Indian rupee hits record low against US dollar amid RBI intervention and foreign outflows

Rupee hits record low as the Indian currency weakened to 91.98 per US dollar on Thursday, surpassing its previous all-time low of 91.9650 recorded last week. The decline came despite signs of strength in the domestic economy, as persistent foreign capital outflows and increased corporate demand for dollar hedging continued to weigh on sentiment. Market … Read more

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Black Box Recovered as Investigation Intensifies

Wreckage of Bombardier Learjet 45 after crash near Baramati airstrip

Ajit Pawar plane crash investigation made a key breakthrough on Thursday after authorities recovered the black box of the charter aircraft that went down near Pune, killing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) confirmed. The aircraft, a Bombardier Learjet 45, crashed while attempting to land at … Read more

India-EU Trade Pact Boosts Opportunities for Youth and Self-Reliant India, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing media on India-EU trade agreement

India-EU trade pact marks a major milestone for the country’s economic future and opens new opportunities for Indian businesses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while praising the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. Addressing the media at Parliament, PM Modi urged Indian traders and manufacturers to focus on … Read more

Arijit Singh Explains Retirement from Playback Singing: “I Need to Explore Other Music to Live”

Arijit Singh performing on stage during a live concert

Arijit Singh has opened up about his decision to retire from playback singing, revealing that his move stems from a desire to explore new musical avenues and make space for emerging talent. On January 27, the acclaimed singer surprised fans and the music industry when he announced he would no longer accept playback singing assignments. … Read more

Xi Jinping Removes China’s Top General in Unprecedented Military Shake‑Up

General Zhang Youxia attends a military event in Beijing before being placed under investigation in China’s military leadership purge

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ongoing purge of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) top leadership has reached a dramatic new peak with the investigation of General Zhang Youxia, once considered untouchable due to his close ties with Xi and deep military experience. On January 24, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that General Zhang Youxia, senior … Read more

UPS Layoffs: 30,000 Jobs to Be Cut as Company Restructures and Ends Amazon Partnership

UPS delivery trucks outside a distribution center amid company layoffs and restructuring

UPS layoffs will impact more than 30,000 employees as United Parcel Service moves forward with a major cost-cutting and restructuring plan tied to the end of its lucrative delivery partnership with Amazon. The company says the job reductions are a critical part of a long-term transformation strategy aimed at protecting profitability and strengthening the brand … Read more

Baramati plane crash: Pilot Captain Shambhavi Pathak and cabin crew member Pinky Mali among five killed

Wreckage of chartered Learjet 45 after Baramati plane crash during landing attempt

Baramati plane crash claimed the lives of five people on Wednesday morning, including pilot-in-command Captain Shambhavi Pathak and 29-year-old cabin crew member Pinky Mali, after a chartered Learjet 45 overshot the runway and burst into flames while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. The aircraft was operating a chartered flight from Mumbai and … Read more

Mamata Banerjee Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash, Raises Political Questions

Ajit Pawar plane crash site in Baramati as leaders demand Supreme Court probe

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash in Baramati. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief also hinted at a possible political angle behind the incident, saying recent developments in Pawar’s … Read more

Zakir Khan Opens Up on Health Struggles, Announces Extended Break from Stand-Up Comedy

Zakir Khan performing stand-up comedy during his Papa Yaar tour

Zakir Khan break from comedy has been driven by serious health concerns, the stand-up comedian revealed in a recent interview. Zakir admitted that years of relentless work, combined with genetic illnesses in his family, have forced him to pause and prioritise his well-being. The comedian shared that neglecting his health for nearly a decade has … Read more

Border 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 5: Sunny Deol–Varun Dhawan Film Nears ₹300 Crore Milestone

Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan in a scene from Border 2 war drama

Border 2 worldwide box office performance continues to impress, with the war drama maintaining strong momentum even on its first non-holiday weekday. Starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, the film has pushed its global earnings close to the ₹300 crore mark within just five days of release. Border 2 Box Office Performance So Far After … Read more

Jasprit Bumrah Is the World’s Best Bowler, Says Morne Morkel, Highlights Pressure on India Star

Jasprit Bumrah bowling during an international T20 match for India

Jasprit Bumrah best bowler in the world was the clear verdict from Morne Morkel, who offered both praise and perspective while speaking on the eve of the fourth T20I against New Zealand. The former South Africa pacer highlighted not only Bumrah’s match-winning ability but also the immense pressure that comes with being India’s most reliable … Read more

Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition Debuts as Athlete-Exclusive Smartphone for Milano Cortina 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition designed for Milano Cortina 2026 athletes

Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition has been officially unveiled by Samsung as a special smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The device will not be available for public sale and will instead be distributed directly to athletes as part of Samsung’s Games-time support initiative. Samsung … Read more

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE Updates: Reports Claim Aircraft Crash Near Baramati

Emergency responders at Baramati airport after reported plane crash involving Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar plane crash reports emerged on Wednesday after a chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was involved in an incident while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. Authorities are yet to issue an official confirmation on casualties, and verification is ongoing. LIVE Updates Initial ReportsPreliminary information suggests the aircraft … Read more

Google Photos Me Meme Feature Lets Users Create AI-Powered Memes from Selfies

Google Photos app showing Me Meme feature creating AI-generated memes from selfies

Google Photos Me Meme is a new experimental feature that allows users to turn their selfies and personal photos into memes using artificial intelligence. Powered by Google Gemini, the tool applies meme templates and inserts user images automatically, offering a quick way to create personalised meme content within the Photos app. Currently, the feature is … Read more

Vivo X200T Launched in India with Dimensity 9400+ Chipset and 50MP Triple Cameras

Vivo X200T smartphone showcasing triple camera setup and AMOLED display

Vivo X200T has officially launched in India, expanding Vivo’s X200 smartphone lineup with updated hardware and long-term software support. Positioned alongside the existing Vivo X200, the new model brings a faster processor, a larger battery, and flagship-grade features at a relatively competitive price point. Vivo aims to attract premium smartphone buyers by offering powerful performance … Read more

ICC T20 World Cup accreditation issue clarified after claims by Bangladesh journalists

ICC headquarters as media accreditation row emerges ahead of T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup accreditation procedures have come under scrutiny after several Bangladesh journalists claimed their applications were denied for the upcoming tournament in India and Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday clarified that the accreditation process is being reworked following Bangladesh’s exit from the competition. The T20 World Cup, scheduled from … Read more

Kannada Actor Kavya Gowda Speaks Out After Husband Allegedly Stabbed in Family Dispute

Kannada actor Kavya Gowda speaking to the press after family dispute in Bengaluru

Kannada TV actor Kavya Gowda and her husband, Somshekar, were allegedly involved in a violent family dispute in Bengaluru, leaving Somshekar injured and hospitalized. Kavya has broken her silence, revealing threats of rape and murder from certain family members. Incident Details The alleged attack took place on January 26 at the couple’s home in Bengaluru. … Read more

Union Budget 2026: What to Expect from Taxes, Customs, and Debt Management

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivering Union Budget 2026 in Parliament

Union Budget 2026 is set to focus on reducing India’s Debt-to-GDP ratio, marking a shift in fiscal policy from simply managing deficits to actively lowering national debt. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive budget on 1 February 2026, amid expectations of a major overhaul of customs duties, similar to GST rationalization. Individual … Read more

Red alert issued in parts of Delhi as rain, thunderstorms continue

IMD issues red alert in parts of Delhi amid rain and thunderstorms

Several parts of Delhi witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts, while other areas remain under an orange alert. According to the IMD, the weather warnings will remain in effect until 1:30 pm, during which residents and commuters have been … Read more

India-EU Trade Deal Signed: Why It’s the ‘Mother of All’ Agreements That Has Drawn US Attention

India EU trade deal signing boosts bilateral trade and global economic cooperation

India and the European Union (EU) have signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), a move expected to significantly boost bilateral trade by removing barriers on more than 90 per cent of Indian goods. The pact has been described as the “mother of all” trade agreements, drawing global attention as it is set to create … Read more

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Named for Vishisht Seva Medal in 2026 Republic Day Honours

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi awarded Vishisht Seva Medal in Republic Day honours

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who emerged as a key public face of India’s military operations during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror targets in 2025, has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal as part of the 2026 Republic Day honours. The decoration, given for distinguished service of a high order, was approved by President Droupadi Murmu on … Read more

US Senator Ted Cruz Says He Is ‘Battling White House’ to Secure India Trade Deal in Leaked Audio

US Senator Ted Cruz India trade deal White House leaked audio

US Republican Senator Ted Cruz has claimed that he is “battling” the White House to secure a trade deal with India, according to purported leaked audio recordings that have surfaced online. The recordings indicate internal disagreements within the Republican Party over US trade policy and relations with New Delhi. According to an Axios report, the … Read more

Trump Highlights ‘Historic Bond’ Between India and US on Republic Day

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On India’s 77th Republic Day, former US President Donald Trump extended greetings to the country, highlighting the “historic bond” between India and the United States as the world’s oldest and largest democracies. India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, marking the day the Constitution came into force in 1950, shaping the country into the … Read more