NRI says LDA officials sought Rs 40L bribe; claims threats forced him to consider leaving India
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US stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from record highs as AI-related stocks drop
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'We had to make sure to put pressure back on them': Padikkal after Day 4
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Hockey World Cup: India crush South Africa 6-1 to go top of the group
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Vijay govt to give women employees 365 days maternity leave for third child
Announcing the change in the state assembly during the demand for grants for his department, minister D Sarathkumar said the decision was aimed at strengthening the state's focus on social welfare and women's empowerment. The state had gradually increased maternity leave for its women employees over the years. The original 90-day provision was increased to six months in 2011, followed by an increase to nine months in 2016.
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'Will form high-powered panel': SC on Delhi Police 'excesses' against students
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Secret tracker in rare book ends up at Amazon warehouse linked to AI book processing
A rare book fitted with a hidden Apple AirTag has exposed Amazon's secret AI training data operation. The tracker travelled from California to a Las Vegas warehouse called LAS8, where a unit known as VGT3 cuts the bindings off books, scans the pages and destroys the originals. Workers say scanning books is all they do. Booksellers worldwide are now refusing suspicious bulk orders.
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Who 'killed' Jason Arday? The absurd tragedy of Cambridge's youngest black prof
In every version, Jason Arday the human being disappeared behind Jason Arday the argument” — an examination of who built his myth, benefited from it and vanished when it collapsed.
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UK property tax overhaul: How proposed reforms could impact house prices, owners & buyers
UK property tax reforms may replace stamp duty and council tax soon. Land value taxes could significantly increase annual costs for expensive homes. This shift might reduce property values as buyers consider recurring tax bills. First-time buyers could benefit from lower upfront purchase costs. Second homes and investors may face higher expenses under proposed changes.
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8 wickets to fast bowlers on 14-wicket day: Galle Test refuses to follow script
Fourteen wickets, eight to fast bowlers and another day of twists in Galle. India squandered a dominant position with a 193-run second innings before their bowlers hit back, leaving Sri Lanka needing 288 more on the final day. The Test, much like the weather, has refused to follow the script.
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TN unveils olympic roadmap
TN unveils olympic roadmap
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‘Awarapan 2’ success: Emraan Hashmi’s wife Parveen says 'It has taken Emi 23 years to get here today'
Emraan Hashmi's wife, Parveen, expressed immense pride in his film's success. Awarapan 2 achieved the biggest opening of Hashmi's entire career. The movie garnered significant box-office collections over its opening weekend. This performance provided a welcome boost for the exhibition industry. Hashmi's dedication and hard work have finally paid off.
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British Gas customer claimed £300 for solar power but received £38,611.59 by mistake; she spent seven weeks trying to give it back
A British Gas customer experienced an astonishing seven-week ordeal due to a clerical error resulting in a £38,000 overpayment. The lack of clear recovery procedures from customer service compounded the issue. Similarly, another homeowner faced bizarre phantom gas bills lingering for months after the removal of their meter. These situations underscore significant administrative shortcomings within utility firms. After persistent media coverage and follow-ups, both customers received deserved compensation.
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Maharashtra cabinet clears Rs 6,477.8cr allocation for Jayakwadi irrigation project Phase 2
Maharashtra cabinet clears Rs 6,477.8cr allocation for Jayakwadi irrigation project Phase 2
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The architecture of readiness and the quiet transformation of India’s national AI roadmap
Industry leaders examine how contextual intelligence, agile career mindsets, and large-scale public skilling are converging to transform India’s enterprise landscape and drive long-term economic growth toward the 2047 horizon.
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