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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates did not deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with the Gates Foundation confirming his withdrawal amid renewed attention over his name appearing in documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement came on the morning of the summit, with the foundation stating that Gates would […]
Galgotias University has clarified that Professor Neha Singh has not been suspended following the controversy surrounding a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The institution said she has been asked to continue in her role while an internal inquiry examines how the incident unfolded. The clarification comes after days of online […]
A US visa may look like a golden ticket, but Washington is reminding the world that it comes with fine print and a firm eraser. In a pointed message delivered from Budapest, the US State Department underscored that entry into America is a privilege, not a promise, and can be revoked if visitors cross certain […]
North Korea’s tightly controlled leadership structure may be moving toward a new and potentially tense phase, as South Korea’s intelligence agency believes Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter is nearing recognition as the country’s future successor. According to media reports, the development has sparked speculation about a possible rivalry within the ruling family, particularly involving Kim […]
Priyanka Chopra continues to make waves on the global stage, and her latest cover shoot for Variety is yet another reminder of her unstoppable star power. The actor features as the magazine’s newest cover star, styled by celebrity fashion duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald in four striking couture looks. For the cover photograph, Priyanka […]
Google has begun offering select employees the option to leave the company through a voluntary exit programme, as the tech industry continues to grapple with job cuts and restructuring. According to an internal communication sent on Tuesday, the company has extended voluntary exit packages (VEP) to certain teams within its Global Business Organisation (GBO). Chief […]
Two residents of Anand district in Gujarat, who were allegedly taken abroad under false promises and later held hostage in Azerbaijan, have been brought to safety at the Indian embassy, officials said. Anand MP Mitesh Patel while talking to a section of the media confirmed on Tuesday that the victims — a man from Jhankhariya […]
Indian nationals may comprise the largest share of H-1B visa holders in the US but that position is under threat, following a Bill introduced by a Republican lawmaker to abolish the visa programme. The proposal, along with recent administrative changes, will have major implications for Indian professionals and students planning careers in the US. Official data […]
A major courtroom battle has begun in California as Meta’s Instagram and Google-owned YouTube face accusations that their platforms were deliberately designed to hook children and harm their mental health. The case, being heard in Los Angeles Superior Court before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl and a jury, is being closely watched nationwide because it could […]
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is on course to win the snap election by a landslide. Projections show the party securing 316 of the 465 lower house seats, the LDP’s best-ever result. Together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), the ruling bloc could control 352 seats, according to […]
A furious clash over immigration, demographics, and belonging dominated a Frisco City Council meeting recently. This, after right-wing activists from across North Texas converged on the suburban Texas city to allege H-1B visa fraud. They reportedly warned of what they described as an “Indian takeover.” It prompted a forceful response from Indian-origin residents who said […]
In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a forbidden language awakens after decades of silence. Lahore (Pakistan): The MAO College campus seems to be stuck in time. The white-washed building is located on the Lower Mall in Islampura, once named Krishan Nagar. Many in Lahore still address the area by its old name. The structure is colonial […]
In moments of uncertainty, compassion becomes as vital as schedules. This holds especially during travel when safety is not just a priority but a commitment to humankind. The adage ‘time can wait, but health and humanity cannot’ was amply evident when a regular plane journey took quite an unexpected turn on Wednesday. A passenger on […]
Business and sports journalists were among the first to lose their jobs as The Washington Post carried out sweeping layoffs. The cuts also extended across editorial and business operations. More than 300 journalists were affected. Thirty per cent of the total workforce has been laid off. The sports department has been eliminated in its current […]
A bronze effigy representing the ideals of peace, non-violence and India’s freedom struggle was shockingly dismantled from its pedestal in Rowville. The statue was that of Mahatma Gandhi, installed to mark India–Australia ties in the suburb in Melbourne. The 426-kg bronze statue was stolen in the early hours of January 12. It was allegedly cut […]
Even as unresolved questions haunt the Air India Boeing 787 narrative in June last year, another fuel switch incident involving an Air India Dreamliner has added new complexity to the inquiry. On February 1, during engine start at London Heathrow, a Boeing 787 (VT-ANX) operating Air India flight AI-132 to Bengaluru experienced abnormal behaviour of a […]
For Indian markers, the fields may look the same. The handpumps will groan at dawn. The fields will wait for rain. But a sense of uncertainty might pervade acres of land. Something negotiated in air-conditioned rooms across oceans may change their lives. India’s agricultural sector had traditionally been excluded from US trade discussions. Now, the new […]
You may hate Bad Bunny’s “I don’t give a damn” swagger but you can’t ignore him. That air of ease and defiance is hard to miss. But then, creative people seldom bow to conventions. Now, in winning the album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, he made history at the 68th Grammy Awards. […]
After shocking claims stating that American businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates has contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Russian girls, another startling revelation has emerged from Epstein files. The latest documents indicate that at least one Indian woman may have been among the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. For the unversed, Epstein, an […]
Oracle is preparing for what could become the largest round of job cuts in its history, as financial pressure mounts from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence infrastructure. Market watchers say the company may trim its workforce by as many as 30,000 employees as it scrambles to stabilise its balance sheet. At the centre of […]
