After a breakthrough IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants, Mukul Choudhary is set to fulfil a dream far bigger than cricket: helping his family clear a long-standing bank loan. From overnight bus journeys between Gurugram and Bharatpur to years of living in rented homes, the youngster’s rise has been built on sacrifice, hard work and
Tech layoffs have crossed a lakh in 2026, with Meta, Cisco, Intuit, PayPal and Cloudflare slashing thousands of jobs as AI restructuring takes hold. But one engineering role is booming against the tide. Forward-deployed engineer (FDE) postings on Indeed jumped 729% year-on-year, with salaries ranging from $170,000 to over $200,000. Anthropic, OpenAI, Stripe, Google Cloud,
President Trump has signed an executive order for early government access to advanced AI models, aiming to assess cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure. This voluntary collaboration with tech firms allows US agencies to review cutting-edge AI up to 30 days before public release, bolstering national security and combating AI-enabled cyber threats.
In a surprising announcement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is not only alive but also taking a more hands-on approach in governance. This update comes after the February 28, 2026, attack in Tehran, which claimed the life of his father, former leader Ali Khamenei, among others.
Actor Ranveer Singh has legally challenged the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after they issued a non-cooperation directive following his reported exit from ‘Don 3’. Singh argues FWICE lacks jurisdiction over contractual matters. The dispute, which has caused significant financial implications for producers, has also seen a veteran producer filing a petition against
The political landscape in Bengal is charged with speculation as a prominent BJP minister asserts that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs could defect amidst growing schisms within the party. This development comes on the heels of the ‘Signgate’ scandal, where ousted MLAs are claiming their signatures were forged for the Leader of Opposition position.
Middle East tensions surged as Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting US retaliatory strikes. Despite ongoing peace talks, no breakthrough has occurred, and the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted for 96 days. Meanwhile, US crude inventories saw a significant drop for the seventh consecutive week, adding to market volatility.
Former BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai resigned, citing party sidelining and poor election results, including a dropped vote share. He met Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin, with sources divided on his decision to quit. Annamalai reportedly plans a new regional outfit, potentially drawing cadres from the BJP.
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler described a frightening safety scare after their IPL final loss. The team bus caught fire due to a short circuit, forcing players and staff to evacuate. This incident compounded their disappointment after falling short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding a bizarre end to their campaign.
