News

A 23-year-old Hindu mechanic, Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik, was tragically burnt alive in his Narsingdi workshop after it was deliberately set ablaze while he slept. Despite assurances of minority protection, this planned arson, captured on CCTV, saw Chanchal trapped and unable to escape the flames. Police are investigating and forming a team to apprehend the perpetrators.

What started out as an exciting road trip on an EV from Noida to Lucknow was marred by difficulties in locating charging stations due to missing signage, incompatible chargers, and power outages, stretching a six-hour journey into a 12-hour ordeal

In a bold move, the Karnataka government has earmarked a staggering 255 crore rupees in Bengaluru land for 22 Dalit and OBC mutts, dismissing departmental warnings regarding the allocation of protected gomala land within the city. Senior ministers brushed aside concerns raised by the finance and law departments about potential legal implications, asserting these were mere procedural hurdles.

Bangladesh cricket officials are considering a return for former captain Shakib Al Hasan, less than a year after his international retirement. This comes as the board also grapples with the team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup due to security concerns in India. Shakib, who had faced public anger, expressed openness to reversing his decision.

AI pioneer Yann LeCun criticizes Silicon Valley's obsession with Large Language Models, calling the industry "LLM-pilled." He argues this focus stifles innovation as tech giants poach engineers, preventing diverse research. LeCun believes true artificial intelligence requires predictive "world models," a key reason for his departure from Meta to pursue this vision.

NYT asked urologists what questions their patients are too afraid to ask

Microsoft is now having thousands of its software engineers test Anthropic's Claude Code alongside its own GitHub Copilot. This move signals growing confidence in AI coding tools, with even non-technical staff encouraged to experiment. Nvidia's CEO also recently urged engineers to embrace AI coding assistants, highlighting a significant industry shift.

As India gears up for its 77th Republic Day in 2026, the nation celebrates its Constitution, the 'Rule Book' uniting 1.4 billion citizens.

In a startling discovery, Nagaur police uncovered an enormous stockpile of nearly 10,000kg of ammonium nitrate along with various explosive materials at a secluded farmhouse. One person has been taken into custody following this significant find in Sarhad Harsaur village.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a judge cannot preside over a case involving themselves, quashing proceedings against a railway official. A special railway magistrate had initiated action against the administration for insufficient staff, claiming interference. However, the apex court found the magistrate attempting to judge his own cause, ending the judicial-railway dispute.

Thousands of US users are reporting issues with the TikTok app on Sunday morning, with outage reports peaking overnight. Problems range from the app not working properly to total outages and feed issues. This widespread disruption occurs shortly after TikTok finalized a deal to create a new American entity, averting a potential ban.

A man jailed for eight years for his wife's murder has been acquitted. The court found critical flaws, including doubts about the recovered body's identity and a lack of established motive. The prosecution's case, built on circumstantial evidence, failed to form an unbroken chain pointing solely to the accused, leading to his immediate release.

Indian professionals face significant H-1B visa disruptions as new stamping dates are unavailable this year, with interviews deferred to 2027. US consulates in India report no regular slots, and experts see no immediate improvement. Stricter US visa policies, including social media screening and a ban on third-country stamping, are contributing to the severe delays and visa revocations.

Prime Minister Modi lauded the youth's 'bhajan-clubbing' trend, a modern fusion of devotion and culture resonating with Gen Z, comparing it to global concerts. He also highlighted Malaysia's Tamil schools, the UAE's 'Year of the Family', and urged a national focus on manufacturing excellence, declaring the 'chalta hai' attitude obsolete.