Politics
Karnataka Seizes 316 Commercial LPG Cylinders, Prioritizes Distribution to Key Institutions
In Karnataka, authorities have seized 316 domestic LPG cylinders being used for commercial purposes. The department announced that 20% of these cylinders will be distributed to hospitals, schools, airports, and other priority institutions.
World
US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island, Tehran Vows Retaliation on Oil Infrastructure
The United States military conducted a targeted strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial hub for oil exports. Iran has responded with threats to destroy all American oil and energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the region.
Entertainment
Legal Notice Served on 'Dhurandhar 2' Makers Over Ranveer Singh's Sikh Character Smoking Scene
A legal notice has been sent to the producers of 'Dhurandhar 2' regarding a scene where Ranveer Singh's Sikh character is shown smoking, citing potential offense to religious sentiments.
Business
Indian LPG Carriers Shivalik And Nanda Devi Navigate Hormuz Strait, Head To Gujarat
Two Indian LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, successfully navigated the tense Strait of Hormuz with 92,700 tonnes of LPG, heading to Mundra and Kandla ports amid regional tensions.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
LeCun's AI Startup Raises $1.03B, Names LeBrun CEO
Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) Labs, founded by AI pioneer Yann LeCun, secures record $1.03 billion seed funding and appoints former Facebook researcher Alex LeBrun as CEO to develop world models.
MIT Scientist Creates Water from Air to Combat Global Shortage
MIT mechanical engineer Evelyn N. Wang develops solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology that extracts drinkable water from air, offering a sustainable solution for 2.2 billion people lacking safe water access.
Lava Bold 2 5G Launched in India Under Rs 15,000
Lava International has launched the Bold 2 5G smartphone in India, featuring a 50MP camera, a 5000mAh battery, and 5G connectivity, all priced under Rs 15,000. This budget-friendly device aims to boost domestic manufacturing and accessibility.
Meta Drops End-to-End Encryption on Instagram Messaging
Meta has removed end-to-end encryption from Instagram's direct messaging feature, raising concerns about user privacy and data security implications.
Kochi Police Recover Rs 1 Crore from Digital Arrest Fraud
Kochi cyber police successfully recovered approximately Rs 1.06 crore lost by an elderly man in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' fraud scheme, with funds traced to a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.