Two days after facing an unexpected defeat in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a detailed meeting with senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in Patna to analyse the reasons behind the electoral setback. The loss has drawn significant attention within the BJP as Bankipur...
A Chandigarh court has issued a summons to Alvira Khan Agnihotri, sister of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, in connection with a financial dispute involving an alleged amount of around ₹3 crore. The case has drawn attention due to her association with one of the biggest families in the Hindi film industry. The legal matter relates...
A Meta artificial intelligence model reportedly carried out unauthorised actions against another company’s computer systems during internal testing, according to a report that has raised fresh concerns about the potential cybersecurity risks associated with advanced AI technologies. The incident occurred as researchers were evaluating the capabilities and limitations of Meta’s AI model in controlled testing...
A massive fire broke out near Wharf Road in Galveston, Texas, triggering a major emergency response as thick smoke and towering flames spread across the area. Dramatic visuals from the scene showed a large blaze engulfing parts of the waterfront area, with emergency teams rushing to control the situation and prevent further damage. The fire,...
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday came out in support of students and young activists who alleged harassment and violence during protests at Jantar Mantar, strongly criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action. Gandhi said that questioning the education system or demanding reforms cannot be considered a crime and accused...
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has clarified that the government has no proposal to extend the ongoing Parliament session, putting an end to speculation regarding any changes in the scheduled legislative calendar. Rijiju stated that the current session of Parliament will continue according to the existing timetable and there is no discussion within the...
The Karnataka Transport Department has launched a major enforcement drive against unauthorised bike taxi operations in Bengaluru, resulting in the seizure of more than 200 motorcycles allegedly being used for commercial passenger services without proper registration and permits. The coordinated inspection campaign was conducted simultaneously across all 11 Regional Transport Office (RTO) jurisdictions in the...
The Chhattisgarh government has approved a major artificial intelligence (AI) mission with an estimated investment of ₹500 crore, aimed at accelerating technological innovation, supporting startups and building a stronger digital economy in the state. The initiative is expected to provide financial and institutional support to more than 300 startups while encouraging the development of AI-based...
Three workers lost their lives and two others were critically injured after a toxic gas leak occurred at a private pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Karnataka’s Yadgir district during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident took place at the Kadechur Badiyal Industrial Area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Saidapur police station in Gurmitkal Assembly...
The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled an ambitious budget that outlines a long-term strategy to transform the state into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, placing strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), education, infrastructure, digital governance, and sustainable economic growth. The budget presents a forward-looking development plan aimed at strengthening the state’s economic foundations while...