White House chief of staff meets Anthropic CEO to discuss new AI model Mythos
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos. The meeting signals growing engagement between the Biden administration and leading AI developers ...
Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, based on a petition by a BJP worker alleging that Gandhi holds British citizenship. Senior Congress leader...
Film analysis: Why 'Dhurandhar - The Revenge' loses its narrative thread
A new film critique examines how Dhurandhar: The Revenge fails to maintain a coherent narrative, blending real-world events, fictional characters, and political messaging without alignment. The analysis argues the film's...
Godman Kharat's aide and wife killed in car crash; opposition suspects foul play
A close aide of self-styled godman Kharat and the aide's wife died in a car accident, drawing immediate scrutiny from opposition leaders who called the incident 'unbelievable' and questioned whether it was orchestrated t...
Mysore University School of Engineering graduates its first batch
The Mysore University School of Engineering (MUSE) held its inaugural graduation day, with 144 students receiving degrees. Excelsoft's Sudhanva Dhananjaya addressed graduates, highlighting AI and quantum computing as key...
AIADMK workers attack party members seen canvassing for BJP in Tamil Nadu
AIADMK workers threw eggs at fellow party members' vehicles after they were found canvassing votes for the BJP's Vasudevanallur candidate Ananthan Ayyasamy ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. The workers state...
Ukraine Works With Interpol to Recover Thousands of Artifacts Looted by Russia
Ukraine is collaborating with Interpol to track down thousands of cultural artifacts taken by Russian forces, including over 14,000 works from the Kherson Art Museum alone, whose director described returning to find 'emp...
Hong Kong Charity Breeds 'Goldador' to Fast-Track Guide Dog Supply
A Hong Kong charity is crossbreeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time in an effort to boost the supply of guide dogs for the visually impaired, amid demand that far outstrips availability, with only ...
Japan Eyes First-Ever Revision of Pacifist Post-WWII Constitution
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pursuing a historic revision of Japan's pacifist postwar constitution after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds lower house majority in February's election. ...
India's Women's Quota Bill Fails in Parliament Amid Delimitation Row
India's Constitution Amendment Bill, meant to reserve seats for women legislators under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, was blocked in a parliamentary vote — the first major legislative setback for PM Modi's governme...
Google Uses AI to Fight the Spam and Scams AI Helps Create
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being exploited by spammers and scammers, but Google is deploying the same technology to combat online fraud and filter malicious content....
Mysuru-Belagavi Express to Receive LHB Coaches From April 26
The Mysuru-Belagavi Vishwamanava Express will be upgraded with safer and more comfortable LHB coaches starting April 26 for departures from Mysuru and April 27 from Belagavi....
Chennai Begins Home Voting for Persons With Disabilities
Home voting is underway in Chennai, with Kolathur recording the highest number of persons with disabilities availing the facility and Royapuram the lowest, at just 14 home voters....
India Naval Commanders' Conference Concludes With Coastal Security Focus
India's apex Naval Commanders' Conference, held April 14–17, reviewed the Navy's operational readiness, logistics and human resources. Home Secretary addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of coastal secur...
Myanmar Releases Senior Suu Kyi Ally, Raising Cautious Democracy Hopes
Myanmar's military released a top ally of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, sparking limited optimism about a democratic opening. Suu Kyi herself said there was 'no reason to be thankful' as the arrest had been unjust to...
India Smartphone Shipments Hit 6-Year Low in Q1 Amid Price Hikes
India's smartphone shipments fell to their lowest level in six years in the first quarter of 2026, driven by average price hikes of 15% across more than 80 models, with a further 15–20% increase expected later in the y...
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz, Denies Agreeing to Hand Over Uranium
Iran has threatened to again close the Strait of Hormuz if a US blockade continues. Tehran also pushed back against President Trump's claim that Iran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, stating it was...
Wheelchairs and Water Pots Donated to Mysuru City Railway Station
Mysuru City Railway Station received a donation of wheelchairs and water pots aimed at improving accessibility for elderly and differently-abled passengers....
Chennai Metro to Fine Passengers Who Play Reels Without Headphones
Chennai Metro Rail will impose fines on passengers who watch reels on loudspeaker without headphones, following a report in The Hindu in March that highlighted the growing nuisance....
Life Goes On in Iran Under Shadow of US and Israeli Strikes and Crackdown
Iranians are struggling to maintain normalcy after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a January crackdown on protesters, with internet cuts and air strike damage taking a toll. With talks underway on extending a truce, ...