Politics
Election Commission Boosts Pay for Poll Staff Ahead of Key State Elections
The Election Commission has raised remuneration for presiding officers, polling staff, counting personnel, and other officials ahead of assembly elections in five states, aiming to ensure fair compensation for demanding duties.
World
Cheap Drones in Iran War: A Wild Card with Global Implications
Iran's Shahed drones, assembled with off-the-shelf parts in small workshops, challenge global security as a cost-effective weapon, highlighted by a U.S. strike near Isfahan University of Technology.
Entertainment
Mortal Kombat II Official Telugu Trailer Released, Starring Karl Urban
The official Telugu trailer for 'Mortal Kombat II' has been unveiled, featuring Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, and Jessica McNamee. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the film promises intense action and drama.
Business
US Stocks Rally, Oil Prices Drop Amid Renewed Hopes for Iran War Ceasefire
US stock markets surged over 1% while Brent crude fell 5.4% as diplomatic efforts to pause the Iran conflict boosted investor sentiment globally, though volatility persists.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Swiggy Launches Voice Ordering in 11 Indian Languages via Sarvam AI
Swiggy collaborates with Sarvam AI to introduce voice ordering for food and quick commerce in 11 Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali, enhancing accessibility and convenience for users across India.
IRCTC Removes 3 Crore Fake Accounts, Minister Confirms
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the removal of over 3 crore fake accounts from the IRCTC portal, enhancing security and efficiency for genuine users.
Karpathy Warns of 'Software Horror' in Python Package Attack
A compromised version of LiteLLM, a popular AI library, turned pip installs into credential theft. The attack, traced to TeamPCP, highlights dependency risks in software.
Pokémon Champions Game for Switch & Mobile with Cross-Platform
The Pokémon Company announces Pokémon Champions, a new battle-focused game launching April 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile with cross-platform play, Mega Evolutions, and Pokémon HOME integration.
Offline Cyberattacks Surge in India: 1 in 3 PC Users Targeted
A new report reveals a sharp rise in offline cyberattacks in India, with one in three PC users targeted and 64 million threats blocked in 2025. The surge highlights vulnerabilities in local networks and physical devices.
