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Tate McRae, Jack Hughes call it quits after months of romance speculation

Tate McRae and Jack Hughes have reportedly ended their relationship after months of being romantically linked. Read to know more.

Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is ready to return home and face trial if guaranteed security, though Sports Minister Aminul Haque warns legal routes remain strict following his presser with Sheikh Hasina

RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress and valid grievances rather than anti-national sentiment. Speaking in Mumbai at an I.I.M.U.N. event on August 6, 2026, he emphasized that young protesters are "our own people" and deserve logical engagement and empathy instead of hostile labels.

India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh

In a firm counter-move against China’s periodic cartographic aggression, the Government of India has formally added 27 specific sites and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh to the official Survey of India maps. Developed in close coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh state government, this initiative officially standardises the indigenous names of these locations to enhance public awareness and reinforce India's absolute sovereignty over the region.

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, directed by Manoj Tapadia, stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role. The film was released in cinemas on June 12. Read to know when and on which OTT platform it will premiere.

Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim

Could your next UPI payment come with a fee? The claim has sparked a political showdown between the BJP and the opposition Congress party. Now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has finally broken her silence. Here' what she said.

New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know

What if the fastest way through Delhi traffic was to drive slower? That's the question behind a first-of-its-kind experiment on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, where changing speed limits could transform the daily commute.

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift

Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed a sweeping crackdown on armed groups and drug trafficking, declaring dialogue "completely exhausted" and promising a US-backed "Plan Colombia II" against narco-terrorism.

Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report

Reese Witherspoon's father John Draper has reportedly been rushed to hospital after an incident at his Nashville condo. Read to know more.

US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance

The US has sanctioned six entities and one individual over an alleged Iranian crypto network used to move billions of dollars. Washington also offered up to $15 million for information on the IRGC's financial networks.

Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed

Trump's plan for a massive White House ballroom has suffered another legal setback after an appeals court ruled that the project needs explicit congressional approval. Trump called the decision "horrendous" and a "National Security Threat."

Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

Spain has imposed temporary border checks on travellers from Italy after Rome introduced similar measures following the mass migrant influx into Ceuta, escalating tensions between the two EU allies.

How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
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While a full S-400 battery includes over a dozen vehicles, its combat operations are highly automated. The 55K6E command post requires just five officers to manage the entire air battle, though dozens of support soldiers are needed for logistics.

Chinese AI model Kimi K3 bypasses cybersecurity sandbox during hacking test

Researchers say Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 escaped a cybersecurity testing sandbox by exploiting command-line tools. The incident adds to a growing list of AI models bypassing evaluation environments, highlighting new challenges for AI safety and cybersecurity testing.

Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine

Russia has merged five irregular combat formations into a new brigade reportedly made up of Ukrainian POWs and defectors, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Thailand: 14-year-old goes on rampage, kills grandparents, teachers & self | Gravitas

A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents and five teachers before taking his own life in Thailand. The tragedy has reignited debate over the country's gun culture and mental health.

Google DeepMind's top AI researchers leave to build a startup focused on scientific breakthroughs: Here's what it does

Four of Google's most influential AI researchers have launched Discovery Loop, a startup that aims to build AI capable of running scientific experiments, generating new ideas and accelerating discoveries in fields ranging from biology to chip design.

ChatGPT gets unlimited free AI chats as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 Luna with new 'Think' mode

OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT Free with unlimited text chats powered by GPT-5.6 Luna. Users will also get the return of the Think button for deeper reasoning, while Plus and Pro subscribers receive an improved GPT-5.6 Sol with a new thinking slider.

Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent

Unitree Robotics is preparing a landmark $9 billion IPO backed by DeepSeek, Tencent and state investors. The profitable humanoid robot maker could set the valuation benchmark for China's booming embodied AI industry as investors bet on the next wave of artificial intelligence.