Politics
Karnataka Congress MPs Urge Centre for Early Inclusion of Reservation Act in Ninth Schedule
Karnataka Congress MPs demand early central approval to include the state's reservation act in the Ninth Schedule, citing the 2020 Justice Nagamohandas Commission Report for enhanced quotas.
World
Dehradun Rivers Suffer as Court Orders on Debris Dumping Ignored, Residents Allege
Environmentalists in Dehradun claim Uttarakhand High Court directives to stop dumping debris in Rispana and Bindal rivers are being ignored, worsening conditions and increasing flood risks.
Entertainment
Bollywood's Entourage Culture Criticized by Priyadarshan and Komal Nahta
Filmmaker Priyadarshan and trade analyst Komal Nahta criticize Bollywood stars for bringing large entourages, citing increased costs and on-set disruptions.
Business
Gas Crisis Hits Maharashtra Hospitality: Weddings, Restaurants Turn to Firewood
Restaurants and wedding halls in Nashik and Sambhajinagar face a commercial LPG shortage, forcing shifts to firewood stoves, menu cuts, and kitchen closures. The crisis threatens a Rs 900 crore wedding season.
Lifestyle
Technology
Musk vs Altman: AI Safety Fight Over ChatGPT Deaths
Elon Musk and Sam Altman clash over AI safety as Musk links ChatGPT to multiple deaths, including a Canadian school shooting. OpenAI faces a lawsuit and defends its protocols.
Google Merges GFiber with Astound Broadband in New Venture
Google confirms GFiber will combine with Astound Broadband to create a new independent broadband provider, with Google retaining a minority stake and Stonepeak as majority owner.
Bengaluru Techies Booked for Drugs at Gokarna Resort
Two software engineers from Bengaluru were detained and booked under the NDPS Act after testing positive for drug consumption at a private resort near Gokarna.
Karnataka Cybercrime: 0.2% Conviction, Rs 4,699 Crore Lost
Karnataka's cybercrime conviction rate is a mere 0.2% over five years, with Rs 4,699 crore defrauded and only 13% recovered. Home Minister G Parameshwara reveals enforcement challenges.
Dell, Altman Back Pentagon on Anthropic Deal Cancellation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Dell CEO Michael Dell support the Pentagon's decision to cancel Anthropic's deal, emphasizing that companies cannot dictate government use of technology.