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Meta Chief Zuckerberg Doubles Down on AI Spending

The social networking colossus raised its capital expenditures for this year to a range of $125 billion to $145 billion without laying out exactl

Alphabets first-quarter profit soars as Googles big AI bets help push stock to new highs

Googles transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc.

Exit Polls Not Important; LDF will Return to Power: Minister Riyas

His response comes a day after exit polls predicted that the Congress-led UDF will come to power in Kerala

Inside Chennais shared table: A potluck where home cooks bring Indias regional flavours together

From Rajasthani ker sangri to Chettinad desserts, this monthly Chennai potluck brings home chefs together to share regional cuisines, stories and

Bengaluru weather LIVE: Heavy rains and hailstorms throw life out of gear in city

9 killed in city; seven dead in Bowring Hospital wall collapse, two people electrocuted in separate incidents

Meta shares fall on concerns overAI spending, legal scrutiny

Meta Platforms raised its annual capital spending forecast on Wednesday, signaling plans to pour billions more into artificial intelligence infra

Insurance: Increasing coverage, growing distress

Rising insurance coverage has not increased hospitalisation or reduced out-of-pocket expenditure, as more people shift to private sector care wit

ISC Class 12th Toppers List 2026: Results out today at results.cisce.org; check marks and pass percentage

Students eagerly awaiting their ISC Class XII results can finally check them today, April 30, 2026. The Council for the Indian School Certificate

Cam York strikes in OT as Flyers knock out Penguins in Game 6

Cam York's overtime heroics secured a 1-0 victory for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6, clinching the series. Yo

Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?

The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Androids key capabil

The Hindu wins gold at WAN-IFRA awards for data story on Bihar SIR

The Hindu Explains newsletter won the bronze in the Best Newsletter category. The newspaper also bronze awards in the categories of Best Marketin

PM Modi has Every Intention of Delaying Caste Census: Congress

A full year has passed. The details of how this caste enumeration will be done are still awaited, Jairam Ramesh said

A SIR-marred turnout in West Bengal

In absolute terms, the increase in voter turnout in the eastern State was lowest among recent electoral cycles

AP SSC Results 2026 alternative sites: How to check Class 10 scores from Manabadi, DigiLocker if bse.ap.gov.in is not working? Here are the details

AP SSC Results Alternative links: The Andhra Pradesh SSC Class 10 results for 2026 are scheduled for release today, April 30, at 11 AM. Students

ICSE 10th Toppers List 2026: Check marks, pass percentages and key details

ICSE 10th topper names 2026: ICSE Class 10 results for 2026 will be announced today. Students can check marks online and via DigiLocker. The boar

Attacks On Hospitals And Medics Rising, Driven By Middle East Conflict, Says World Health Organization

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that attacks on healthcare facilities and staff are increasing globally, with a notable uptick

Walmarts beauty push gets personal with in-store consultations

Walmart is bringing trained beauty experts to its stores. These specialists will offer personalized makeup and skincare advice. This initiative a

Sugar output reaches 275.28 lakh tonnes, up 7% YoY as of April 30: ISMA

While overall production is up, the number of operational sugar mills has decreased substantially. Maharashtra and Karnataka have shown strong pr

Chic: Macron On King Charles' You'd Be Speaking French Jab At Trump

During his recent state dinner at the Oval Office, King Charles III cracked a joke or two about America and Britain's shared history.

A Life Beyond Limits: RAFA Posters Chronicle Rafael Nadal's Grit, Glory and More

A tagline reads: A life beyond limits, suggesting his life that focused on pushing physical and mental boundaries.

U.S. charges governor of Mexican state of Sinaloa with drug trafficking

Mexicos Sinaloa State Governor Ruben Rocha on April 29, denied U.S. Justice Department allegations of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, labeling the c

Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Fed. It has already started.

The Federal Reserve is experiencing a period of significant disagreement among its policymakers. This dissent comes as Kevin Warsh is set to beco

BSE AP SSC Results 2026 Live Updates: Class 10th results releasing today at bse.ap.gov.in; check all the latest updates here

A short video helps science reporting, but not Indias newsroom realities

A brief intervention, in the form of a seven-minute-long video, was found to improve journalists ability to craft accurate science headlines

Rare flamingo sighting in Nashik as sanctuary turns pink in April heat

In a rare summer sighting, flamingos arrived at Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary in Nashik, surprising birdwatchers. Officials called it a rare

Brent crude crosses USD 120 as Trump vows to keep Hormuz blockade

Global oil prices jumped over USD 120 after US President Donald Trump announced the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will stay in place, ra

Peddi Prepones to June 4? Ram Charan Fans Elated ?

Buchi Babu Sana had earlier hinted at a June 25 release during a pre-release event.

Why A Dress Worn By US Defence Secretary's Wife, Jennifer Rauchet, Is Fueling Online Debate

Jennifer Rauchet's dress at a Washington event has sparked debate over politics, affordability and the ethics of fast fashion, with reactions div

AP SSC result 2026 Toppers list: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from bse.ap.gov.in

The Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh will announce the AP SSC Result 2026 today, April 30, at 11 AM, as confirmed by IT Minister Nara

Staying Fit During A Heatwave: What Kind Of Exercise Is Best Suited To Your Age?

Staying active during a heatwave is possible, but it requires a thoughtful approach. Choose age-appropriate exercises, adjust intensity, and prio

$25 Billion, $40 Billion, $50 Billion? How Much Is US Really Spending On Iran War

Repair costs have not been added to the claimed bill for this war; this has 'not been reflected' in the $1.5 trillion budget FY27 proposal becaus

Fire Destroys 15 Acres Maize Crop in Mahbubabad

Farmers alleged the fire was triggered by an electrical short circuit in overhead power lines passing through the fields, which spread rapidly ac

24 hospitalised after chlorine leak at Pune facility

A chlorine gas leak at Kondhwa in Pune caused a major incident. The leak originated from an abandoned tank at a defunct water purification plant.

CISCE DigiLocker ICSE, ISC Results 2026: How to download results if cisce.org is not working? Here's how you can check scores anytime and anywhere

ICSE ISC Results 2026 Digilocker Link: Students can check CISCE ICSE and ISC Class 10, 12 results on DigiLocker, an effective and instant way to

Cyber Police Files FIR Against PDP Leader Iltija Mufti Over Separatist-Linked Social Media Content

SRINAGAR: Cyber Police Kashmir has registered an FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti and others in connection with alleged separatist-related con

Oil prices surge as Trump warns Iran they are choking like a stuffed pig

Brent crude surged above USD 120 after Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz blockade would continue, calling it more effective than bombing. Ec

Quote of the day by Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox: 'If you have one foot in yesterday and one foot in tomorrow, you're pissing...'

Actor Michael J. Fox's quote highlights living in the present. He advises against dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Fox, known f

Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to strike deal

United States officials are discussing a prolonged blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies. This comes as efforts to resolve the ongoing conf

AP 10th class SSC result 2026 link: Check how to download scorecard from bseap, pass percentage and other details

Andhra Pradesh Class 10 results for 2026 will be released today, April 30, at 11 AM by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh. Students

Man Booked for Misusing Siren, VIP Stickers in Hyderabad

The police registered a case against him under relevant provisions of BNS and Motor Vehicle Act and issued a notice to him

PBP EcoAqua, India's Leader in Sustainable In-House Bottled Water Solutions, Forays into East Africa

Progressive Business Partnership (PBP)’s PBP EcoAqua , a homegrown success story in providing sustainable in-house glass bottled water solu

'Lone Wolf' Who Stabbed Guards Studied Maps Of Sensitive Areas In Mumbai

Zaib Zubair Ansari, 31, was arrested after he allegedly stabbed the guards at an under-construction building site in the Mira Road area after the

A war again over Hormuz? Trump's team likely planning a 'short & powerful' move against Iran

US Central Command has developed a plan for limited strikes on Iran to break nuclear negotiation deadlock, though President Trump has not authori

Alphabet plans to ramp up investment after strong quarter driven by AI demand

Alphabet reported a Q1 net profit of $62.6 billion, up 81% YoY, including a $36.9 billion gain on equity securities, while revenue rose 22% YoY t

Breaking News Live Updates: Twenty-four persons hospitalised after chlorine gas leakage in Pune's Kondhwa area

ICSE, ISC Result Out Today At 11 AM: Check Scores Via Official Website, DigiLocker, SMS

CISCE 2026 Results: Students can also download scorecards through DigiLocker or check results via SMS by sending UID to the designated number pro

James Comey will be given 'every opportunity' to defend his case: Todd Blanche

Vijay Leads over Stalin as Preferred CM in Tamil Nadu: Survey

During the survey, it was noticed that Vijays rising appeal is largely driven by strong support from young and first-time voters

Carnatic violinistJyotsnaSrikanth to re-release Bangalore Dreams

The JyotsnaCarnatic Jazz Trio will be performing at The Humming Tree this weekend

TVK Vijay Mirrors Pawan Kalyans Political Optics? Visuals Spark Debate

A leading producer recently pointed out that Vijay appears to be adopting a campaign style that closely resembles the template earlier establishe

Pakistan Army launches strikes along Afghanistan border; Taliban urges end to clashes

Pakistan Army has intensified operations along the Afghanistan border. Precision strikes targeted Afghan Taliban and TTP Fitna al-Khawarij positi

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh appeals to public to maintain harmony

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated five development projects in Langthabal Assembly Constituency. These include water supp

Donald Trump warns Iran: No more Mr Nice Guy

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a tougher approach if nuclear negotiations fail to progress, expressing frustration over delays. In

New Delhi: BJPs Pravesh Wahi elected MCD mayor

BJP councillor Pravesh Wahi has been elected as the new mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi after securing 156 votes, with support from I

Chhattisgarh cops detained in Assam over bribery charge

Four Chhattisgarh Police personnel, including an inspector, were detained by Guwahati Police for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from th

Tehran Stands Firm on Hormuz as Trump Signals Ongoing Blockade

The hardline position advocated by IRGC chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi is now dominant in Tehran, with Iran showing no willingness to concede c

Endangered mountain bongos return to Kenya

Four critically endangered mountain bongos have been brought back to Kenya from a zoo in the Czech Republic as part of conservation efforts. With

China delivers worlds largest car carrier ship

China has delivered the worlds largest car carrier, the Glovis Leader, capable of carrying up to 10,800 vehicles at once. Measuring 754 feet in l

Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

Australia wants big tech companies to compensate local publishers for sharing articles that drive traffic on their platforms

Telangana SSC Results 2026 Recounting, Reverification And Supplementary Exam Dates Announced

TS SSC Results 2026: Students who wish to apply for rechecking of marks or appear for supplementary exams can now complete the process within the

ICSE, ISC Results 2026 Live Updates: CISCE to release Class 10, 12 results today at results.cisce.org, check how to download and more

SC Dismisses Centre's Plea against Order to Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy of Minor Girl

The court made it clear that its directions were binding and must be implemented without delay at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AI

Six women killed as bus rams van on Gujarat highway

Six women lost their lives and eight others were injured after a private bus rammed into a van from behind on National Highway 48 in Gujarats Sab

NYC Mayor Mamdani says he would encourage King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond

India has indicated that it will continue to explore ways to bring back the Koh-i-noor from the United Kingdom

Iran unlikely to concede ground on Hormuz as Trump indicates continued blockade: Analysis

Iran maintains a firm stance on its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States continues its naval blockade, viewing

CISCE ISC results 2026 direct link: Check how to download scorecard from results.cisce.org, DigiLocker, SMS service and other details

ISC Class 10 Result 2026 Link: The ISC Class 12th results for 2026 will be released today, April 30th, at 11 AM by the Council for the Indian Sch

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in the startup, which has managed to stand out

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh

Shallow earthquakes are between 0 and 70 km deep; intermediate earthquakes, 70 - 300 km deep; and deep earthquakes, 300 - 700 km deep.

US clears trial for wireless brain implant to treat depression

Motif Neurotech has received US FDA clearance to begin clinical trials of its wireless brain implant designed to treat depression. The device, wh

Israel says 3 Hezbollah fighters killed in Lebanon strikes

Israel said its forces killed three Hezbollah fighters and struck multiple infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon as part of a broader military

Heavy rain forces school shutdown across Mizoram

All schools across several Mizoram districts, including Aizawl, Serchhip, and Lunglei, remained shut for a second day as heavy rain and gusty win

Putin's Extremely Damaging Consequences Warning To Trump In 90-Minute Call

The leaders also discussed the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year following Russia's invasion of its neighbour in 2022.

Taiwan tops Beijing's agenda for Trump-Xi summit

Taiwan faces uncertainty as U.S. President Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Beijing insists Taiwan is central to the

Humanoid robots to handle cargo at Japan airport

Japan Airlines will begin a two-year trial of humanoid robots for cargo and baggage handling at Tokyos Haneda Airport, aiming to ease labour shor

Scorpions reinforce their stingers for added strength

A new study reveals that scorpions reinforce their stingers and pincers with metals like zinc, manganese, and iron to improve strength and sharpn

Sen Murphy raises alarm over alleged Trump plan to steal midterm polls: 'Its happening in courts'

UP: DJ Booked After Loud Wedding Music 'Scares' 140 Chickens to Death

The noise was so intense that the chickens got frightened and died, the complaint read.

SC quashes criminal case against cop due to 35-year delay in trial

'State bifurcation', P 12

The Devil Wears Prada: Meryl Streeps icy sass meets Anne Hathaways ambition. Are fans excited for the sequel?

The Devil Wears Prada has become a cultural phenomenon, beloved even by people who were born years after its release.

Dola's arrest reflects strength of India-Turkiye partnership on terror & transnational criminal networks

India and Turkiye's security cooperation remains strong, evidenced by the recent swift deportation of narco-trafficker Salim Ismailbhai Dola. Dol

Hormuz no more? America's most powerful man may have just renamed it 'Strait of Trump'

Donald Trump has shared a post on Truth Social suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be renamed the 'Strait of Trump'. This move comes amid rising glob

SC: Can't take away right to speedy trial due to gravity of case

IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in Odisha, providing relief from extreme heat conditions

The IMD said thunderstorms and rain with gusty winds are likely in most districts in Bengal, with heavy rainfall expected in the sub-Himalayan di

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Bengaluru Wall Collapse, Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

In a statement on X, the Prime Minister termed the mishap as unfortunate and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

Matter of religion is a matter of conscience, not for debate: SC

ICSE, ISC Result 2026 LIVE: CISCE Class 10, 12 Scorecard Out Today At 11 AM

ICSE, ISC Result 2026 LIVE Updates: CISCE Class 10, 12 Result out today, 11 am at cisce.org. Check direct link to download your scorecard here.

'Can Get Heart Attack': Iran Touts New Weapon After US Rejects Peace Plan

Iran's Navy Commander claimed that the Iranian forces have carried out at least seven missile operations against the US aircraft carrier Abraham

Trump Backs UAE's OPEC Exit, Says Move Could Lower Oil Prices

The UAE on Tuesday announced its exit from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ grouping, marking a significant shift in global oil dynamics

4 Chhattisgarh Cops Detained In Guwahati For Taking Bribery From Accused

A police team from Raipur arrived in Guwahati this week in connection with a cyber fraud case registered in Chhattisgarh.

The wait before the break

Build-ups to international debuts make for fascinating stories just like in the case of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and even Sir Garry Sobers;