AI kill switch explained: Why shutting down a dangerous AI may not be as simple as pressing a button

Putin's United Russia party wins 355 seats in Duma election; 4 other parties cross threshold to enter parliament

US ships in Indian Ocean ‘will be attacked’ if war resumes, warns Iran

Delhi Air pollution: Strict crackdown on waste burning

SNL UK takes aim at Ed Sheeran with AI Princess Diana sketch

‘0% chance’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears by 2030

Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained: What happened over girlfriend joke on India's Got Latent?

What TSMC's 2nm technology means for Apple

Trump says he'll build an 'AI Force' and appoint a czar, for 'high IQ' people only

'Were you here to sell chickpeas?': Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's captaincy

Apple reportedly building AI server with M8 Ultra chips, may use Nvidia technology

Glitch in the matrix caught on camera: Woman vanishes after talking to reporter

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by Rs 20,000: Here’s what each model now costs

Fleming's aspirations as England Test coach include WTC, top ranking and Ashes

J&K Assembly Session begins amid chaos: BJP, ruling alliance clash as statehood demand dominates

Trump-Xi summit: US Treasury Secretary holds meeting with Chinese Vice Premier

Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng to prepare for Trump-Xi summit

S Jaishankar, former Army chief among high-profile names issued Delhi SIR notices

CDU suffers historic defeat in eastern Germany as AfD surges, Merz vows to stay on

Iran sets 7 conditions to end war with US: What are Tehran’s demands?

Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices

AI actress Tilly Norwood glitches mid-interview, switches from English to Chinese | Watch

Saudi vs Houthis: Houthis claim missiles & drones used in attack on key Saudi sites

Punjab man consumes poison outside DC office; Congress, BJP target AAP government

Saudi Arabia exits China-led mBridge digital currency platform amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay on as exit polls signal major poll setback

Taylor Swift has a 'proud wife' moment as Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of season: 'That’s my husband!'

Several petrol pumps, other businesses to refuse UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 16: Is it legal?

Mahabharat actor Saurav Gurjar arrested in Hyderabad, sent to 14-day judicial custody in sexual exploitation case

New OTT releases this week (September 21-27, 2026): Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar, Don’t Be Shy- 5 new titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more

WATCH | Mysterious lights over Tehran caught on video. Drone, aircraft or something else?

Noel Tata challenges Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman. What happened at the board meeting

Kareena Kapoor birthday special: Inside her net worth, best movies, luxurious lifestyle and love story with Saif Ali Khan

Pilot recreates Mona Lisa in sky over Oklahoma and Arkansas in four-hour flight: VIDEO

Delhi: Flagged voters remain on the draft roll but face hearings

China now makes advanced memory chips without the machines it was banned from buying

Maharashtra TET paper leak: All 18 accused arrested. How alleged Agra-to-Maharashtra racket unfolded

Jailer 2: Vidya Balan joins Rajinikanth's upcoming film as Kantha | Watch

Microsoft executive called AI training the ‘largest theft of labour in human history’

40-foot waves crash into cruise ship in dangerous stretch near Antarctica. Watch

Italy moves to ban face veils in schools as Meloni pushes new integration measures

President Trump and President Xi are meeting in Beijing, with U.S. officials balancing crucial economic engagement against significant national security concerns, including AI risks and tech transfer. The summit aims to stabilize trade, with US CEOs seeking greater market access, while navigating tensions over Taiwan, Iran, and technology restrictions.


US President Donald Trump Set to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping

Tamil Nadu politics is witnessing a major churn as C. V. Shanmugam openly backed C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK government while launching sharp attacks on Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Shanmugam alleged that EPS was attempting to move closer to the DMK, triggering fresh political speculation. Meanwhile, TVK appointed Ricckey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the CM, while JCD Prabhakar was elected Speaker, signaling rapid consolidation of the new administration.


Tamil Nadu Politics: AIADMK Leader CV Shanmugam Says His Faction Will Support TVK 

India is set to host a high-stakes BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and growing global uncertainty. Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend the summit in person, while Seyed Abbas Araghchi is also likely to participate. However, reports suggest Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may skip the gathering, with Beijing instead sending its envoy to India. The BRICS meeting is expected to focus heavily on global security, multipolar diplomacy and the ongoing West Asia crisis.


BRICS 2026: China's Wang Yi To Miss BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting In India

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s powerful RS-28 Sarmat nuclear missile system — dubbed “Satan II” by Western analysts — has been successfully tested and will enter combat duty before the end of the year. Moscow claims the next-generation strategic missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads and strike targets across continents. The announcement comes amid rising global tensions and renewed concerns over the future of nuclear deterrence and arms competition between major powers.

Russia Prepares Nuclear Missile Deployment: Putin Unveils 'Sarmat' 

The European Union has approved sanctions targeting Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The move comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with the reported death toll from Israeli attacks rising sharply since October 2023 amid continuing conflict in the region.

Why The U.S. May Soon Allow Handguns Through The Mail 

In Russia, a widening crackdown on internet services and messaging apps like Telegram is disrupting how thousands of businesses operate. From online orders to client communication, small firms say repeated restrictions, outages, and VPN dependency are costing them time, money, and customers, with no clear alternative in sight.


Russia's Internet Crackdown Disrupts Businesses

The SNP has won a fifth successive Scottish Parliament election, but fallen short of its target of an overall majority at Holyrood.

The party won 58 seats, with 65 needed for a majority.

Labour, who not so long ago harboured ambitions of toppling the SNP, finished a distant second on 17 seats - tied with Reform, who made their electoral breakthrough in Scotland.

Scotland Parliament Polls: Scottish National Party Secures 5th Consecutive Election

Fresh Israeli military raids and demolitions across the West Bank have intensified fears of a wider uprising in the occupied territory. Roadblocks, arrests and military operations have disrupted daily life in several towns, paralysing movement and deepening tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinians. The escalating situation comes amid growing regional instability, with concerns mounting over the possibility of another major wave of unrest in the West Bank.


Israel-Gaza War: Israeli Raids And Road Blocks Paralyse West Bank Towns

A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometres of sea near Iran's main oil ​hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery ‌this week.
The likely spill - appearing on images as a grey and white slick - covered waters to the west of the 8-kilometre (5-mile) long island, pictures from Copernicus’s ​Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites showed on May 6-8.

Satellites Track Suspected Oil Spill Near Iran's Kharg Island Export Hub

Mysuru has introduced a unique civic experiment to tackle public urination near its central bus stand. Authorities installed stainless steel mirror-like reflective panels designed to create a psychological deterrent by making people conscious of their own reflection. Officials say the idea aims to improve cleanliness and public hygiene without strict policing. The unusual initiative has sparked curiosity online, with many calling it a creative approach to urban civic problems.


Mysuru Installs Mirror Walls Near Bus Stand To Stop Public Urination

Fresh reports from Chinese state media have reignited debate over Beijing’s role during last year’s India-Pakistan military tensions. Chinese engineers reportedly admitted providing technical support to Pakistan during the clash with India, a revelation that could further complicate already tense regional dynamics. The disclosure has triggered questions about military cooperation, strategic partnerships, and China’s deeper involvement in South Asian security affairs.


China Admits Supporting Pakistan During Last Year’s Clash With India: Reports 

Scientists are warning that a powerful El Nino could push global temperatures to dangerous new highs, potentially making 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. European climate monitors say ocean temperatures are already hovering near all-time highs, fuelling fears of stronger heatwaves, droughts, floods, and extreme weather worldwide. Experts warn that warming seas are acting like “boiling oceans,” intensifying the global climate crisis and threatening ecosystems, food security, and public health.


El Nino Conditions Expected To Develop From May Onwards 

Fresh clashes between the United States and Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz are raising fears that the fragile ceasefire could completely collapse. Iranian media reported sporadic confrontations involving U.S. naval forces after Washington allegedly opened fire on two Iran-flagged ships. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any missile attack on American forces would trigger a strong response, further escalating tensions in the Gulf.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Fresh Violence Breaks Out In Hormuz

As mystery over UFOs persist, the Trump administration released 162 files pertaining to 'aliens'. This tranche of documents contains declassified photos, letters and videos which refer to claims pertaining to UFO sightings.


UFO Sighting Claims Back In Focus, US Releases 162 Files Regarding 'Aliens'

A U.S. federal court has dealt a major setback to President Donald Trump by blocking his proposed 10% global tariffs. The tariffs, introduced as part of Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, were imposed after earlier tariff measures faced legal challenges in the Supreme Court.

The ruling is being seen as a significant blow to Trump’s economic agenda ahead of crucial political battles, while raising fresh questions over presidential powers, trade law, and the future of America’s tariff policies.

Trump Suffers Massive Setback as Court Blocks 10% Global Tariffs

Gianni Infantino has defended soaring ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, arguing that massive demand and U.S. resale market rules are driving costs higher.

The comments come amid growing backlash from football fans and supporter groups, who have labelled the pricing structure “extortionate.” Reports of resale tickets for the World Cup final reaching millions of dollars have intensified criticism of FIFA ahead of the tournament.

Infantino insists the prices reflect market demand; but many supporters fear ordinary fans are being priced out of football’s biggest event.

FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Defends Sky-High 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices

The war between Russia and Ukraine enters another critical phase as tensions escalate over potential strategic moves by Ukrainian leadership. Questions are now being raised over whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy could take actions that cross a declared “red line” set by Vladimir Putin, risking further escalation.

With battlefield dynamics shifting and diplomatic channels under strain, analysts warn that any miscalculation could significantly intensify the conflict and reshape the regional security balance in Europe.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Unleashes Massive 347-Drone Blitz Near Moscow

Fresh satellite imagery and investigative reports are raising new questions about the true extent of damage caused by Iranian strikes on US military bases across West Asia. According to analyses based on satellite images, more than 200 structures and pieces of equipment at multiple American facilities may have been damaged or destroyed — far beyond what was initially acknowledged publicly. The reported targets include hangars, radar systems, fuel depots, aircraft, and missile defence assets across bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, intensifying debate over the scale of the confrontation.


Did Iran Hit More US Bases Than Washington Admitted? Satellite Images Raise Questions

A shocking forensic report has revealed that a watermelon consumed by a family of four in Mumbai before their deaths contained zinc phosphide — a highly toxic rat poison.

The victims, including a couple and their two daughters, were found dead inside their South Mumbai home hours after hosting a family dinner. Investigators say the poison may have been deliberately introduced into the fruit, raising serious questions about whether the case involves murder, suicide, or accidental contamination.


Rat Poison Found In Watermelon Consumed By Mumbai Family Of Four Before Deaths

A new international research paper has linked masculine behaviour patterns with higher environmental damage and larger carbon footprints. 

Are Men Really 'Bad for the Planet'? Scientists Affirmative

Tamil Nadu’s post-election drama has intensified after Governor Rajendra Arlekar rejected Vijay’s TVK claim to form the government, stating the party lacks the numbers required for a majority.

The move has triggered sharp political reactions, especially after actor Prakash Raj publicly criticised the Governor’s delay and insisted Vijay should be invited to form the government and prove majority on the Assembly floor.

With Congress extending support to TVK and CPI invoking constitutional principles and the SR Bommai judgement, Tamil Nadu now faces a major political and constitutional showdown following the hung Assembly verdict.


Tamil Nadu Elections: What Are Vijay's Options For Power? 

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu's next CM after his party TVK reached close to the halfway mark in the Assembly polls. However, his journey was not at all smooth and deftly handled political, professional as well as personal challenges.


Tamil Nadu Govt Formation In Doubt: C. Joseph Vijay Faces Numbers Hurdle As Governor Holds Back

Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after the UAE reported a barrage of missiles and drones targeting key infrastructure, including Fujairah. Authorities say the projectiles originated from Iran, marking a dangerous escalation in regional conflict.

Reports indicate multiple ballistic and cruise missiles, along with drones, were used in the attack, impacting oil facilities and maritime zones. The incident has raised global concerns over energy security, shipping routes, and the fragile ceasefire in the region.

Iran Hits Fujairah Amid Tensions In Hormuz: Day 2 Of Strikes On UAE

To Lam has arrived in New Delhi for his first State Visit to India since assuming office, marking a key moment in bilateral relations. The three-day visit aims to expand cooperation across sectors and strengthen ties between the two nations.

Welcomed by Nityanand Rai, the visit comes as India and Vietnam mark 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Officials say the engagement is expected to deepen collaboration in trade, security, and regional stability.


Vietnamese President To Lam Arrives In New Delhi On First State Visit To India

Mali’s political instability deepens as military leader General Assimi Goïta appoints himself Defence Minister following the killing of his predecessor. The move is widely seen as an attempt to tighten control over the country’s fragile power structure, raising concerns about further consolidation of authority and weakening institutional balance.


Mali Junta Chief Assimi Goita To Double As Defence Minister

Elon Musk has settled a long-running disclosure dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his Twitter stake. The deal includes a $1.5 million fine paid through a trust, without any admission of wrongdoing. The settlement brings closure to questions around delayed share disclosures, ending a closely watched legal battle tied to one of the world’s most high-profile tech acquisitions.

Elon Musk Settles SEC Disclosure Case Over Twitter Stake, Agrees To $1.5M Fine 

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