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J&K names Shantmanu as SEC; Panchayat, ULB elections likely soon

The J&K administration has appointed former IAS officer Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner, ending a key vacancy that had stalled local body polls. With the tenure of Panchayats, Municipal bodies, and DDCs nearing or already expired, the move is expected to accelerate preparations for long-pending Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections, likely in 2026.

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'No relatives here, don't want her to suffer': Ex-ISRO employee who killed wife in Bengaluru told police

A former ISRO employee was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly strangling his wife, reportedly due to depression and a planned suicide attempt. Police say he later panicked and contacted an acquaintance.

22 days ago

'Our representative manning the pavilion was ill-informed': Galgotias apologises after Chinese-made robot display sparks AI Summit controversy

Galgotias apologises after Chinese-made robot display sparks AI Summit controversy

A row has erupted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, after Galgotias University showcased 'Orion', a Chinese-made robotic dog. The robot in question is the Unitree Go2, a commercially available model from the Chinese robotics company Unitree that is sold online in India, priced between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh.

22 days ago

Reliance Group to invest Rs 10 lakh crore in AI, create new high-skill work opportunities: Mukesh Ambani

Ambani said the biggest challenge in AI today is the high cost and scarcity of computing power. To address this, Jio Intelligence will build sovereign AI infrastructure through gigawatt-scale data centres in Jamnagar, green energy integration, and a nationwide edge computing network.

22 days ago

Karnataka healthcare system 'crumbling': BJP demands Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's resignation

Ashoka warned that delays in payment could disrupt essential diagnostic services, severely affecting poor and middle-class patients, including accident victims and cancer patients. He questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the delay in releasing funds and urged him to remove the Health Minister from the cabinet.

22 days ago

'What culture are we developing?': SC questions growing trend of election-time freebies

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday raised serious concerns over the growing trend of political parties announcing election-time "freebies." Court questioned whether indiscriminate welfare measures, such as blanket electricity subsidies, serve long-term public interest.

22 days ago

India AI Impact Summit reflects nation's powerful position in digital world: Jeet Adani

Jeet Adani endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "AI for all," stressing inclusion and responsible AI development. He emphasised the importance of strengthening both digital and physical infrastructure, upskilling India's IT workforce into AI talent.

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'AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes; India's pace is striking, we must act boldly': Sundar Pichai

Pichai pointed to AI's real-world impact, noting that the Indian government used AI-powered forecasts to help farmers protect their livelihoods, while Google's AlphaFold protein-folding breakthrough is aiding over three million researchers globally in malaria vaccine development.

22 days ago

'Not about caste': Netflix deletes Ghooskhor Pandat promo after FIR on Yogi govt's direction; Manoj Bajpayee, Neeraj Pandey issue statements

SC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title

Supreme Court disposed of a plea challenging the film Ghooskhor Pandat after filmmaker Neeraj Pandey confirmed that the controversial title and all promotional content had been withdrawn. The original PIL had alleged that the title defamed the Brahmin community by linking "Pandit" with "ghooskhor," violating constitutional protections.

22 days ago

From deepfakes to data sovereignty, Narendra Modi outlines India's AI roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the MANAV Vision at the India AI Impact Summit, outlining a five-point framework for ethical and inclusive AI governance.

22 days ago

J&K makes historic entry into Maiden Ranji Trophy Final; beats Bengal by 6 wickets

J&K scripted cricketing history by defeating Bengal by six wickets to enter the Ranji Trophy final for the first time. Powered by a nine-wicket match haul from Auqib Nabi and a composed unbeaten knock from Vanshaj Sharma, J&K sealed a memorable victory despite early hiccups in the chase.

22 days ago

RCOM loan fraud: Anil Ambani files affidavit in SC; reiterates not to leave country

In the affidavit, Ambani stated he has not travelled abroad since July 2025 and has no plans to do so. He assured full cooperation with the ED and CBI for the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He said that he served only as a Non-Executive Director wand as not involved in daily operations.

22 days ago

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

Nearly a dozen schools in Noida received bomb threat emails during ongoing Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, triggering panic. Police, bomb squads and dog units conducted searches. Cyber teams are tracing the email source, amid concerns following similar hoax threats last month.

22 days ago

Bill Gates not to deliver keynote address at AI Impact Summit, says Gates Foundation

Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026; Ankur Vora will represent the organisation in New Delhi. The decision follows speculation over his absence from the participants' list and controversy linked to reports about the Epstein files, while the foundation reaffirmed its commitment to its work in India.

22 days ago

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as AQI drops to 183

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves to moderate level a day after light rain spell

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improved to 'moderate' (AQI 169) after light rain, leading to the revocation of Stage II of GRAP. The 24-hour average remained 'poor' at 214, with the Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department indicating AQI may hover between 'poor' and 'moderate' in the coming days.

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J&K names Shantmanu as SEC; Panchayat, ULB elections likely soon

'No relatives here, don't want her to suffer': Ex-ISRO employee who killed wife in Bengaluru told police

Galgotias apologises after Chinese-made robot display sparks AI Summit controversy

Reliance Group to invest Rs 10 lakh crore in AI, create new high-skill work opportunities: Mukesh Ambani

Karnataka healthcare system 'crumbling': BJP demands Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's resignation

'What culture are we developing?': SC questions growing trend of election-time freebies

India AI Impact Summit reflects nation's powerful position in digital world: Jeet Adani

'AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes; India's pace is striking, we must act boldly': Sundar Pichai

SC disposes of plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after filmmakers drop controversial title

From deepfakes to data sovereignty, Narendra Modi outlines India's AI roadmap

J&K makes historic entry into Maiden Ranji Trophy Final; beats Bengal by 6 wickets

RCOM loan fraud: Anil Ambani files affidavit in SC; reiterates not to leave country

Nearly a dozen Noida schools get bomb threats amid ongoing CBSE exams

Bill Gates not to deliver keynote address at AI Impact Summit, says Gates Foundation

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves to moderate level a day after light rain spell

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]