Politics
Karnataka High Court: Mere Storage of Child Pornography on Phone is a Crime
The Karnataka High Court has reaffirmed that simply storing child pornography on a mobile phone constitutes a criminal offence under IT and POCSO Acts, rejecting a petition seeking to quash proceedings.
World
Ahmedabad Sees Temperature Dip After Heatwave, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Ahmedabad's maximum temperature fell by 2.5°C to 38.9°C on Thursday after intense heat, but remains above normal. IMD forecasts a gradual cooling from Saturday with a Yellow Alert for heatwave in parts of Gujarat.
Entertainment
Taylor Swift Fan Debate Ignites Over Ex Joe Alwyn vs. Fiancé Travis Kelce
A viral social media debate comparing Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn to her current fiancé Travis Kelce has sparked intense online arguments, highlighting how past relationships fuel modern celebrity culture.
Business
Chennai's 18-Year Wait Ends: Velachery-St Thomas Mount MRTS Extension Launches Saturday
The long-delayed 5km Velachery-St Thomas Mount MRTS extension in Chennai launches Saturday, connecting key areas like Thiruvanmiyur and Mylapore after 18 years of waiting.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Karnataka AI Panel Discusses Surveillance, Social Scoring Limits
Karnataka's inaugural AI committee meeting focused on identifying restrictive AI practices, including surveillance and social scoring systems, to establish ethical guidelines.
Ludhiana ACP Traffic Fake Facebook ID Created by Cyber Fraudsters
Cyber fraudsters created a fake Facebook profile impersonating Ludhiana ACP Traffic Gurdev Singh, adding his friends before he alerted the public and reported it to Cyber Crime police.
WhatsApp Parent-Managed Accounts for Kids Under 13 Roll Out
WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for children under 13, featuring restrictions on messaging, calling, and no ads. Parental controls include PIN protection and approval for unknown contacts.
Musk's Tesla-xAI 'Macrohard' AI Project Targets Microsoft
Elon Musk announces 'Macrohard' or 'Digital Optimus,' a joint Tesla-xAI agentic AI system that autonomously controls computers using Grok and Tesla AI agents, running on Tesla's AI4 chip.
Alexa+ Adds Sassy, Sweet, Chill, Brief Personality Styles
Amazon introduces four new Personality Styles for Alexa+, including a Sassy mode with wit and sarcasm, enhancing how the AI assistant communicates without changing its core functions.