Violence flared in South 24 Parganas during West Bengal repolling. Supporters of the BJP and TMC clashed. Allegations surfaced that voters were prevented from casting ballots. Security forces intervened to restore order. Repolling occurred in specific booths following reports of irregularities and EVM tampering. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling to ensure fair voting.
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey congratulated Apple’s new CEO John Ternus by recalling his early work as a mechanical engineer on the V8 virtual reality headset in the late 1990s. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has since led hardware engineering for numerous iconic products, including the iPad and AirPods, and is now involved in Apple’s
‘Raja Shivaji’, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 12.21 crore India net on Day 2 of its theatrical run, driven by extraordinary audience response in the Marathi-speaking belt and the viral impact of Salman Khan’s surprise cameo as loyal warrior Jiva Mahala. Made under a budget of approximately
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes AI agents need to be simple for everyone. He says current agents are too complex for average users. Zuckerberg uses his mother as a benchmark for ease of use. He criticizes systems like OpenClaw for requiring technical expertise. Meta aims to create AI accessible to billions globally, focusing on a
Middle East conflict escalates, pushing crude oil prices above $126 per barrel and straining India’s state-run oil companies. Facing mounting losses, these companies seek permission to raise pump prices, but the government hesitates, balancing consumer protection against financial pressures and potential inflation.
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Canada’s intelligence agency has identified Khalistani elements as a national security threat, citing their promotion of a violent extremist agenda and connections to Canadian citizens. The report highlights the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, a deadly attack linked to such groups.
Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi alleged election security lapses, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms. He dismissed exit polls as a ‘game of TRP’ and asserted that support is shifting towards Congress, with individuals distancing themselves from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Air India is slashing nearly 100 flights through July due to soaring jet fuel costs and airspace restrictions, making international routes unprofitable. This move deepens the crisis for the airline, which already faces significant losses. The situation is exacerbated by global oil price shocks impacting India’s oil marketing companies, with fuel prices surging dramatically.
