Netflix has again raised prices across all US subscription tiers, marking the second increase this year. The ad-supported plan now costs $8.99, standard $19.99, and premium $26.99 monthly. These hikes aim to fund significant investments in content, including live events and podcasts, as the company reported a record subscriber increase.
Lahore Qalandars kicked off the Pakistan Super League 2026 with a dominant win, but the match was overshadowed by a bizarre incident where the ball inexplicably turned pink. Despite the unusual occurrence and broadcast glitches, the focus remains on the cricket and the viral online buzz surrounding the unexpected colour change.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized NATO allies for their perceived uneven engagement in global crises, highlighting US contributions to Ukraine while questioning European commitment to securing the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that the strait’s security is in Europe’s interest, urging them to step up and address disruptions to global energy supplies.
Ram Navami 2026 is celebrated on March 27 in Ayodhya, marking Lord Rama’s birth. Devotees honor his teachings and values. A special Surya Tilak ritual will occur at noon, with sunlight illuminating the Ram Lalla deity’s forehead. This spectacular event will be broadcast live for all to witness.
A casual walk at Elon Musk’s birthday party in 2013 led to a pivotal question from Google co-founder Larry Page to DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis. Page’s offer of Google’s vast resources to pursue artificial general intelligence convinced Hassabis to abandon his independent venture, ultimately leading to Google’s acquisition of DeepMind in 2014.
A new COVID-19 variant with multiple spike protein mutations has emerged, showing signs of immune escape. While this raises concerns, experts emphasize that the situation differs significantly from the pandemic’s start due to widespread hybrid immunity and improved healthcare preparedness. The virus is now considered endemic, behaving like other respiratory illnesses.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that claiming one religion is the ‘only true religion’ is wrong in secular India, as it disparages others and can attract Section 295A of the IPC. Justice Saurabh Srivastava dismissed a plea by a priest facing charges for allegedly stating Christianity was the sole true faith, emphasizing India’s constitutional secularism.
An 18-year-old boy rammed his car into residents in Indore after a dispute over an Airbnb-rented penthouse escalated. The incident tragically killed a woman software engineer and injured several others. Police have registered murder and attempted murder charges against the accused and are investigating Airbnb visitor logs.
Two prominent CEOs, from Coca-Cola and Walmart, have cited the rise of AI as a factor in their decisions to step down. Both leaders indicated that the evolving business landscape, driven by AI, necessitates new leadership for future growth phases. Their departures highlight a significant technological shift impacting executive decision-making at major corporations.
Hong Kong police can now demand phone and laptop passwords without a warrant, with refusal a criminal offense carrying jail time and hefty fines. These new amendments, bypassing the legislature, expand police powers significantly. Critics decry the move as a severe blow to privacy and fair trial rights, further tightening Beijing’s grip on the city’s
