Punjab’s Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora has been taken into judicial custody following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a significant money laundering scandal involving ₹100 crore tied to fraudulent GST billings. During a rare family visit, his loved ones met him for the first time since his detainment.
A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan’s motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala’s “most cruel” home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that
The father of Twisha Sharma, found dead at her in-laws’ home, has demanded a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up and refuting claims of drug use by his daughter. He suspects murder and calls for an independent investigation, criticizing the anticipatory bail granted to his daughter’s mother-in-law.
The northern plains and heart of India prepare for a relentless surge of heat, as Delhi might swelter at a scorching 45°C. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of extreme weather, urging those most at risk to take necessary precautions. Meanwhile, amidst the heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told WSJ at the World Economic Forum in Davos that software is heading toward being “cheap, maybe essentially free,” warning that whole careers built around writing code may not survive the AI shift. The Anthropic chief executive also predicted SaaS incumbents leaning on code complexity as a moat could “go bust”
West Bengal’s new cabinet, led by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to end religious-based government aid from June. A new ‘Annapurna’ scheme will provide Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women, who will also get free bus travel. The state will also review its OBC list and form a new Pay Commission.
