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Deals under which U.S. firms share revenue generated by Chinese models with the Chinese AI labs that created them are taking shape
I-Day security measures tightened in area after last years Red Fort blast; deployment of additional personnel, inspection drives advanced by 2 weeks; traders express concern over potential losses
Among the other Indian women singles players, Ashmita Chaliha progressed with a dominant 21-17, 21-6 win over South Koreas Kim Min Ji in just 31 minutes
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Union government argues that judicial precedent has laid down creamy layer concept does not apply to SCs and STs; the majority of welfare schemes, except quota for education and State services, already have a means test ensuring benefits of schemes percolate to those who actually deserve them
The court order noted that the action of the accused persons is a clear example of fence eating the crop
Vivo S2 ships with a 7,050 mAh battery, supported by a 44W charger inside the box
Meta worked on the testing with an outside evaluation partner called Irregular, the report said
Meta has poured billions into its AI division, now known as Meta Superintelligence Labs, as it attempts to keep up with OpenAI and Anthropic
The response has been huge this time and all the 52 stalls have been occupied well in advance, says Tirupati chapter chairman and CREDAI Andhra Pradesh treasurer K. Gopinath
The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks
A new technique can say if a state has clandestinely removed fuel assemblies from a cooling pool to extract plutonium, a key ingredient of nuclear weapons
Emphasising the right to be forgotten in the digital age, the High Court of Karnataka has directed search engines and judicial record-keepers to mask the name of a woman, who was acquitted back in 2019 of charges under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, from online records
This was pursuant to the disqualification petition submitted to the Speaker by AIADMK floor leader and party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Supreme Court of India directed the Centre to consider a plea seeking to discontinue Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and designate Ramlila Maidan instead as the principal protest venue for Delhi
The NCP accuses the Congress of insulting Sunetra Pawar with its gungi gudiya remark, urges Sharad Pawar to seek an apology or leave the INDIA Bloc, and draws parallels with criticism once directed at Indira Gandhi
New online booking system begins on a trial basis, allowing 300 devotees every hour for a smoother pilgrimage experience
The report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over the Interior Ministrys demand
Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed in recent days that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies, stirring concerns among U.S. lawmakers
Three deaths have been reported recently from deep forest areas within the reserve; causes of the deaths are under investigation and the State government has constituted a committee to ascertain the reasons, says Deputy Conservator of Forests
MVD advises motorists to reduce speed and keep it below 60 kmph on wet roads or where water has collected. Since the monsoon began, national highway stretches have seen many fatal accidents
Former TTD Chairman seeks probe, alleges dilution of eligibility criteria could compromise quality of medicines and consumables in TTD-run hospitals
A plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders said it will see what the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force formed by the government suggests on the online conduct of the NEET examination.
Sony said that Indias smart TV market is moving towards larger screen sizes, above 55 inches, and it commands the segments
More than 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land have burned over the past week, according to analyses from the European Unions Copernicus Earth observation programme
Amazons Great Freedom Sale begins on August 7 this year, with the company touting double digit discount rates across multiple categories
District Collector issues temporary stop memo after inquiries into quarry permit following petitions by protest committee; residents allege quarry on ecologically sensitive laterite hill threatens around 50 Scheduled Tribe families and community facilities
Bangladeshs deposed leader will address the media virtually on the second anniversary of her arrival in India post-2024 uprising
MVD and traffic police urge motorists to exercise caution as officials say recent aquaplaning incidents underscore the need for strict adherence to speed limits
JSP leader accuses Patna SSP of trying to hamper polling; petitions Bihar CEO who says he will order a probe and take action; Mr. Kishor to hold press conference on August 2 to bring evidence into the public domain
KNRUHS clarified that the list was released only for the information of candidates and parents, and should not be treated as the merit list
The government earlier this week summoned a top Meta executive after Modis recent post addressing Indias youth and promising stringent measures against paper leaks was briefly restricted on Facebook.
Overall, the global smartphone revenue went up 7% year-over-year (YoY) in Q2 2026 due to rising average selling prices and premiumisation
Second accused Asokan, who died during course of trial, was named as murdered
Rehaman Patel among 12 traditional artists selected for Artists-in-Residence programme
In addition, citizens living outside the GBA limits have requested 13,565 saplings, the data shows.
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, he says its disgraceful students are being prosecuted in Kerala, where a Congress-led government is in power.
The ruling front needs to strike a balance between Keralas fiscal requirements and the social and political sensitivities surrounding the production of low-strength alcohol. Initial attempts had drawn criticism from Muslim and Christian forums and also from within the Congress

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