Microsoft has announced a landmark multi-billion-dollar investment in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, marking one of the most significant technology partnerships in Europe’s rapidly expanding AI sector. The agreement is expected to strengthen Europe’s position in the global artificial intelligence race while providing Mistral AI with the financial resources, computing infrastructure, and strategic support...
Former Australian cricket star David Warner has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence after being stopped by police in Sydney, marking an unfortunate off-field incident involving one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers. The case concluded with the court imposing a financial penalty and a temporary suspension of his driving privileges. The incident has attracted significant...
Pakistan has reportedly approached the United States with a proposal for a $10 billion exchange facility aimed at reinforcing its foreign exchange reserves and enhancing the country’s financial stability. The move comes as Islamabad continues to navigate persistent economic challenges, including pressure on its external accounts, currency volatility, and the need to maintain sufficient foreign...
In a major enforcement action aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring compliance with quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized a large quantity of non-hallmarked gold jewellery during a raid in Telangana’s Warangal district. Officials confiscated 7.875 kilograms of gold jewellery, estimated to be worth nearly ₹10 crore, after finding that the ornaments...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has strongly criticized the police response to students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, describing the alleged use of force against demonstrators as deeply disturbing. His remarks came after videos and reports emerged showing police personnel attempting to disperse students participating in a protest linked to the Chhatra Jan Panchayat (CJP), triggering...
The investigation into the death of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar has entered a crucial phase, with authorities initiating a detailed forensic examination of his electronic devices in an effort to establish the sequence of events leading to his death. Investigators believe that digital evidence recovered from the senior police officer’s gadgets...
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated further on Wednesday as US forces carried out another round of airstrikes across Iranian territory, marking the 11th consecutive night of attacks and deepening concerns that the military confrontation could expand into a wider regional crisis. The latest strikes reportedly targeted a range of military infrastructure,...
The cost of the United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has climbed beyond $37.5 billion, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who urged lawmakers to approve a major additional funding package to sustain military operations and strengthen American defence capabilities. Hegseth disclosed the latest estimate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, saying the...
A fast-moving wildfire in California’s Alameda County intensified rapidly on Tuesday, scorching hundreds of acres of dry grassland and prompting mandatory evacuation orders in areas near Sunol and Pleasanton. The blaze, known as the Little Fire, was reported at around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Vallecitos Road and Little Valley Road in the Sunol...