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The Pakistani government has launched an urgent awareness campaign urging citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage visas (such as Umrah and Hajj) to refrain from begging. Authorities have expressed deep concern over a rising trend where organized begging syndicates misuse pilgrimage visas to travel abroad, severely damaging Pakistan's international reputation.

America is reportedly thinking about using humanoid robots to man the Mexican border. A company founded by Indian-American Sankaet Pathak and backed by Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, has pitched to get the deal.

Indian-origin US Green Card holder Venkata Narsamamba Vasamsetty was detained by ICE during a routine check-in despite living in the US for 27 years. Her lawyer says she has no criminal record and returned from India after caring for her parents.

After the demise of Hayden Panettiere, her former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has opened up about the loss. He paid tribute to the mother of his daughter Kaya through a social media post.

Internal safety debates and growing artificial intelligence security concerns are reportedly causing delays in OpenAI's latest model rollout strategy. As developers and safety researchers navigate complex risks surrounding autonomous agents, national security, and model alignment, the company is facing increased friction between rapid commercial deployment and rigorous risk mitigation.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke responded to Union minister Ramdas Athawale’s offer to join the RPI (A), asking if he was not called “anti-national” just a month ago. Dipke has criticised BJP leaders for using the label against Gen Z protesters and backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks.

Indian star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant etched his name into the history books during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the first Indian cricketer to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket.

Unseasonal and severe weather has struck South America as heavy snowfall blankets Bolivia's Andean highlands, transforming the mountainous landscapes and disrupting local communities. The extreme weather event has affected high-altitude transit routes, agricultural activities, and livestock management in the region.

A bizarre Instagram claim allegedly convinced a group of young men in Bhopal that human testicles could fetch ₹1.20 crore. Police say that belief became part of a murder conspiracy targeting a 17-year-old boy. But where did the extraordinary claim come from?

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens with parental controls, age checks and safeguards on risky topics, while adding study tools for users aged 13-17 amid growing AI safety concerns.

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections to preserve democracy, directly challenging President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership following his unexpected dismissal and subsequent public protests.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced that all 234 MLAs will get government-provided cars, with Rs 75,000 monthly for fuel, drivers and maintenance. Each MLA will also get an assistant costing Rs 25,000 per month to support constituency work and improve access to remote areas.

When former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi’s dog Max went missing in Islamabad, his emotional social media appeal mobilized fans to help, swiftly reuniting him with his beloved pet.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says surging memory and AI costs are making business increasingly difficult. Some DDR5 memory products have risen sharply over the past year as AI data-centre demand tightens supply, prompting calls for more memory-efficient software.

FBI has issued a Wanted notice for Indian national Major Singh over alleged links to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group. Singh faces charges including racketeering conspiracy and illegal firearms dealing.

Apple AirPods could soon be available with an in-built camera, triggering privacy concerns. MacRumors has now dug up a video that pretty much confirms that these earpieces are coming. The short clip shows the problem with the AirPods.

The Iran war is putting fresh pressure on U.S. military stockpiles, with Washington facing the challenge of replenishing weapons and munitions after sustained operations in West Asia. As Ukraine and other U.S. allies continue to require military supplies, the strain is raising questions over America's ability to rapidly rebuild its stocks.

The United States has granted Canada a three-day reprieve from new tariffs as Washington seeks concessions on Canadian dairy, alcohol and automobiles. The temporary pause adds pressure on Ottawa as both countries negotiate trade terms and work to avoid a wider escalation in economic tensions.

The initiative combines the reach of postal networks with India's digital public infrastructure to provide an efficient and convenient channel for cross-border remittances, the Ministry said.