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‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500
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US govt planning new tariffs on imported chips, tech leaders warn of AI setback
The Trump administration is exploring potential tariffs on imported semiconductors, which might raise prices for various devices, including laptops and gaming consoles. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick supports a proposal that connects tariff relief with fore
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Hindustan Times
Karnataka techie living in Australia missing after Nepal floods, last seen at border
Rakesh Nayak, who had travelled to Mansarovar as part of a package tour organised by the Isha Foundation, was last known to be near the Nepal-China border.
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Union minister JP Nadda meets protesters to discuss income-based reservation demands
The government aims to address students' concerns and avoid prolonged unrest like previous protests, signaling a willingness for ongoing dialogue.
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NDTV
Nepal Flood Deaths Rise To 469, Over 170 Indians Missing Amid New Threat
Chinese state media had earlier confirmed three dead, taking the total killed to at least 472. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
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Hindustan Times
Karnataka techie living in Australia missing after Nepal floods, last seen at border
Rakesh Nayak, who had travelled to Mansarovar as part of a package tour organised by the Isha Foundation, was last known to be near the Nepal-China border.
Hindustan Times
Read more Union minister JP Nadda meets protesters to discuss income-based reservation demands
The government aims to address students' concerns and avoid prolonged unrest like previous protests, signaling a willingness for ongoing dialogue.
Hindustan Times
Nepal floods swept bodies 200km downstream, 3 found in UP
A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and
Times of India
Opinion: Meta Pays Billions Over Teen Harms In US. In India, Algo Runs Unchecked
The US Surgeon General has separately warned that heavy social media use roughly doubles adolescents' risk of depression and anxiety, and that nearly half of teens surveyed said it made them feel worse about their bodies.
NDTV
Vijay among top 3 PM choices, Rahul Gandhi also on list. Who is the No. 1?
Vijay, who is very popular as an actor, has also shot to political fame meteorically despite having entered politics as recently as 2024.
Hindustan Times
Gym Trainer Who Stabbed Delhi Model At Home Arrested After Encounter
A friend claimed that the Imran had been pursuing Muskan for a long time and that her family had informed him about the alleged harassment.
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Nepal Flood Deaths Rise To 469, Over 170 Indians Missing Amid New Threat
Chinese state media had earlier confirmed three dead, taking the total killed to at least 472. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
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Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll jumps to 469; fresh flood warnings for disaster-hit Nepal and Tibet
The Red Cross launched an emergency appeal for $31 million to respond to the devastating flash floods and landslides
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The Hindu
Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
U.S. President Trump has targeted universities with probes and funding threats over issues like pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel’s assault on Gaza, diversity initiatives, climate programs and transgender policies.
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Nepal Flash Floods LIVE: Nepal Flood Death Count Rises To 469, Nearly 1,500 Still Missing
Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Sudden flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district cause destruction and trigger rescue efforts
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The Hindu
U.S. military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border
The military did not give the precise location of the strikes nor make clear whether it took place over U.S. or Mexican territory
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China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours
Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.
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Ather Energy Share Price Surges Over 7% In Trade Today. Here's Why
At 9:25 am, Ather Energy shares were trading 5.36% higher at Rs 1,554. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.36% at 77,213 levels.
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Read more IT Stocks Jump: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, LTM, Others Rally Over 3%. What Should Investors Do?
LTM, Coforge, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the top gainers on the Nifty IT index with over 3% rally each.
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Disha Salian Death Case: Bombay High Court Makes Strong Observations, Calls Police Probe 'Futile'
The court questioned why a formal FIR was never registered despite indications of a possible cognizable offence in Disha Sailan case.
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Tejas Networks' Share Price Jumps Over 8% After LoI From TCS For Rs 1,537 Crore BSNL 4G Order
According to the company's exchange filing, the LoI covers the supply of RAN equipment, accessories and installation materials for BSNL's 4G mobile network across 18,685 sites.
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'Not Much Time to Act’: Sam Altman Calls For Urgent Global Response To AI Cyber Threats
OpenAI, Anthropic and 100+ organisations urge urgent global action against AI-powered cyber threats, calling for stronger defences, intelligence-sharing, funding and safety testing. Sam Altman warns there is little time to act.
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'Can't Use AI To Defend From Missile Attack': Why The Pentagon Dropped Anthropic
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael said Anthropic was dropped over restrictions on military AI use. He said other AI firms accepted Pentagon terms, giving the department greater flexibility and reducing reliance on a single provider.
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When you cannot change life, learn to change yourself
When circumstances cannot be changed, changing our perspective, habits, and responses can help us find strength and meaning within difficulty.
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Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (2026) Review: A Sturdy Convertible That Plays It Too Safe
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 has a premium and sleek design language. The laptop packs a 14-inch OLED touch display that offers decent colours. It also features a Ryzen AI 7 445 processor that can handle most of the daily tasks. Check out the review to learn more
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Bill Gates wants AI taxed, jobs reserved for humans
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates urges governments to tax AI and robots, protect selected human jobs, and build new safeguards before AI-driven disruption outpaces society’s ability to adapt.
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From software to satellites: Why India's next venture opportunity lies in deeptech
India’s venture narrative is undergoing a fundamental evolution. We are transitioning from a nation that built digital software for the world to one that engineers frontier hardware and deep tech for global hard problems.
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The Hindu
Andhra set to emerge as third subsea hub following datacentre buildout
The State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai
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Karnataka explores voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs across skilling, health and citizen services
Karnataka is exploring voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs for skilling, healthcare, investor services, culture and citizen services.
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Times of India
Vietnamese cocoa processor turns 5,000 tons of waste pods into heat, cutting drying time
Trong Duc Cocoa Company now converts waste fruit pods into biochar and clean energy. This process significantly reduces cocoa bean drying time during the rainy season. The generated gas fuels the drying process, cutting down the time by half. Biochar returned
Times of India
Read more Quote of the day by Isaac Asimov: "The saddest aspect of life right now is…"
Humanity gains knowledge rapidly, but wisdom lags behind societal needs. Technological advancements offer immense possibilities, yet ethical considerations remain crucial. Wisdom involves understanding consequences and societal impact beyond immediate gains. T
Times of India
55-million-year-old penguin fossils reveal chemical clues about Antarctica before freezing
Ancient penguin remains discovered on Seymour Island are shedding light on the climatic transformations of Antarctica. Researchers employed micro-XRF scanning to analyze the chemical makeup of these fossils. High levels of titanium suggest significant weatheri
Times of India
How salmon evolved to cope with the ice age
Their odd behaviour seems to be a relic of the time of the glaciers
Hindustan Times
In 2025, a US startup used ‘underground lightning’ to crack rock and unlock hydrogen
Eden GeoPower is investigating an innovative hydrogen generation technique by employing electrical pulses to crack deep-seated rock formations. This groundbreaking approach paves the way for water to interact with minerals, leading to enhanced hydrogen product
Times of India
TikTok aids scientists to report an unknown subterranean fish in the Gangetic Basin
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Hindustan Times
Do you sleep 8 hours daily and still feel tired? Scientist explains how it will keep happening if you miss this 1 thing
Sleep irregularity, caused by weekend schedule shifts, can lead to fatigue, even with sufficient eight hours of sleep, Dr Andy Galpin explains.
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The Hindu
The changing face of skin lightening in India
The language around skin lightening has changed, but the desire for it has remained strong in India. A lot of the advertisement and marketing has now moved online. The country needs strong legislation, campaigns to educate patients, pharmacists and healthcare
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SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on technology integration in medical profession
The session will explore how the medical profession is evolving with the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital health, and how future doctors can adapt to these advancements while continuing to uphold clinical excellence and patie
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Understanding the historic $17.1 billion Meta settlement
The settlement came with certain conditions on how Meta should change its safety features on Instagram and Facebook
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AYUSH education expands in country, but non-government colleges dominate
The number of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) colleges rose from 789 in 2021 to 971 in 2024, an increase of about 23%; over the same period, total admissions grew from 63,477 to 79,593, or nearly 25%
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Hindustan Times
How to know if you have kidney stones? Nephrologist explains flank pain, urine changes and more
Kidney stones can cause more than pain. Nephrologist Dr Bhanu Mishra explains urine changes and other symptoms.
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The Hindu
Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour title
The Indian eventually prevailed over U.S.’s Caruana 15-13 to win his maiden GCT title
The Hindu
Read more Pakistan Refused To Take Field In 2nd Test Over Imran Khan's Sons' Interview: Report
During the second Test at Lords, PCB reportedly asked Sky Sports not to air an interview with Imran Khan's sons, threatening a walkout, but the broadcast proceeded as scheduled.
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‘Trying to kill him’: Imran Khan’s sons explosive claims over prison conditions
Imran Khan's sons have raised alarming issues regarding his health and living conditions in prison. They claim he is suffering from extended isolation and insufficient medical attention, with Kasim Khan revealing that their father's eyesight has notably deteri
Times of India
Abbas, Ali land blows for Pakistan on seam-bowling day at Lord's
Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith hit fifties as England scrap their way to 248 for 9 before bad light
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"Blatantly Trying To Kill Him": Imran Khan's Sons' Explosive Interview Rattles Pakistan
Imran Khan's sons made some glaring revelations in an interview during the second Test between Pakistan and England at Lord's.
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How R Praggnanandhaa Turned A Six-Point Deficit Into Grand Chess Tour Title
Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu staged a stunning comeback against GM Fabiano Caruana to win the final match and claim his maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title
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Hindustan Times
Vin Diesel sings Dolly Parton song: Watch full video as ‘I Will Love You’ rendition floors fans; ‘hit him pretty hard’
Vin Diesel, best known for the Fast & Furious film franchise, delivered a haunting rendition of Dolly Parton's I Will Love You after the singer's death at 80.
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Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45-acre agricultural land in a village near Lonavala, Pune for ₹1.37 crore
Manoj Bajpayee purchased the agricultural land in Mulshi Taluka near Lonavala in Pune district on August 25
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Priyanka Chopra's mom on Kriti Sanon ad row: 'My kids also wear such clothes, but there should be boundaries'
Kriti Sanon had defended her outfit choice, emphasizing the emotional essence of festivals over clothing norms.
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Karan Johar hails Krystle D’Souza's calculated strategy on The Traitors 2 as she reaches final 6: ‘Very smart game’
In the latest episode, Karan Johar acknowledged how carefully Krystle has played the game as the show nears finale.
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‘Anaesthesia k alag maze hai bhai’: Uorfi Javed hospitalised again, shares IV cannula photo
The actor and influencer posted a few glimpses of her stay, including a close-up of the IV cannula on her hand.
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Times of India
Keerthy Suresh joins Nani in 'The Paradise' for song 'Yeshanagula'
Keerthy Suresh teased her special appearance in Nani's upcoming song for The Paradise. The song 'Yeshanagula' will be introduced at Anirudh's live concert in Dallas. It will then be released on digital platforms the following day. The film The Paradise follows
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