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CCTV off, phone purged: Bengaluru cops probe killing of child who saw dad’s murder

Police arrested Harini for allegedly killing her husband and son. She reportedly conspired with her lover, Vinay, to commit the murders. The child was allegedly strangled after witnessing his father’s death. Investigators suspect property was a motive for the alleged double murder. Harini confessed to the killings during police interrogation.

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Google buys a dead airline’s data for $10 million, but here’s what it’s not getting

Google has won a bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines’ internal business data with a $10 million bid, beating AI firm Mercor, and says the trove will help train its AI models. The company clarified it is not buying customer or credit card information. Filings list 100 million emails, 500 million Teams chats and 30 million

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Delhi researchers worry over mosquitoes that survived powerful insecticide

A recent study from the University of Delhi reveals that mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, may be becoming less susceptible to the widely-used insecticide alpha-cypermethrin. Laboratory results indicate a small reduction in the insecticide’s effectiveness, and researchers discovered specific enzymes aiding in its breakdown. These findings underscore the necessity for diverse mosquito management techniques to ensure

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New Zealand released 40 sparrows for pests, then paid bounties to kill them

New Zealand introduced house sparrows in 1867 hoping they would help farmers control crop-eating insects. The birds multiplied quickly and soon became a problem, feeding on grains and fruit and damaging wheat, barley and maize crops. Their rapid rise led to organised efforts to control them, including poisoned grain, shooting and bounties for eggs and

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‘Tell us our crime’: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation ends one protest, sparks another as 2,000 fear job loss

Successful JSSC-CGL candidates protested the Jharkhand government’s decision to cancel recruitment exams. They fear losing their government jobs after the cancellation announcement on Monday night. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and an opportunity to defend themselves against allegations. The government defended the cancellation to restore confidence in the recruitment system. Fresh vacancies will provide opportunities

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