Comedian Siddharth Parsunoor, known for ‘Maja Bharatha’, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a forest area near Humnabad. Parsunoor had been missing since June 13 after leaving home with friends. Police located his body following a missing person report filed by his family.
A livestreamed, employee-only Meta presentation was hijacked this week by a worker who demanded a senior AI executive be told “he’s a piece of shit,” exposing deep unrest inside Meta’s Applied AI unit. The 6,500-person team, formed in March to support Superintelligence Labs, has staff calling the work “soul-crushing” and “the gulag.” Amid layoffs and
India’s urban areas are rapidly modernizing, driven by the Smart Cities Mission. Over 90% of planned projects are complete, transforming cities with technology for better mobility, safety, and services. Integrated Command and Control Centres are now operational in all 100 cities, enhancing data-driven governance and citizen well-being.
Zepto is preparing for its Initial Public Offering, revealing its rapid expansion and operational strengths in India’s quick-commerce market. The company has achieved significant order volumes and user growth. Investors are closely examining its potential for sustainable profits amidst fierce competition and high operational costs. The IPO will test whether Zepto can translate its scale
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has increased his stake in Alibaba, citing its AI strategy and buyback program as undervalued. He contrasts this with his bearish view on U.S. AI companies, warning of inflated valuations. Burry also expressed skepticism about Anthropic’s nearly $1 trillion valuation, deeming its AI model business unsustainable
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Qinghai Province’s Haixi Prefecture on Tuesday evening. While no immediate damage or casualties were reported, authorities are actively assessing the impact in the high-altitude, sparsely populated area. Multiple aftershocks, including one around magnitude 5, have been recorded, and emergency teams are on alert as seismic activity continues to be monitored.
Persistent rain in Dharamsala during the first ODI between India and Afghanistan highlighted the urgent need for advanced sub-surface drainage systems in Indian cricket stadiums. While HPCA Stadium and Chinnaswamy boast this technology, other venues rely on outdated methods, leading to significant delays and fan disappointment.
New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match, playing nearly the full game in a 2-2 draw with Iran. Born to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old previously made history with Bayern Munich. Other Indian-origin players at the tournament include Australia’s Nishan Velupillay, DR Congo’s Samuel Moutoussamy
Telangana is undertaking a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Booth-level officers are tasked with visiting every household to verify voter status. Challenges like locked houses and migrant populations may lead to voters being marked absent. Eligible voters can seek inclusion during the claims and objections period. Political parties are urging vigilance to prevent the
