Politics
BJP Announces 9 Candidates for Puducherry Elections in Alliance with NR Congress
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its candidate list for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, contesting in alliance with All India NR Congress. The Election Commission has completed EVM and VVPAT randomization for multiple states.
World
UAE Air Defenses Intercept 341 Ballistic Missiles, 1,700+ UAVs in West Asia Conflict
The UAE Ministry of Defence reports intercepting 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 UAVs from Iran since the West Asia conflict began, with casualties among military and civilians.
Entertainment
Dhurandhar 2 & Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Day 3: Ranveer Singh, Pawan Kalyan Films Face Tough Competition
The box office clash between Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 and Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh intensifies on Day 3, with both films showing mixed performance amid high expectations and audience reviews.
Business
NHPC Commissions Third Unit of India's Largest 2000 MW Subansiri Hydropower Project
NHPC Limited announces commercial operation of the third 250 MW unit at the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, bringing total capacity to 750 MW. The project is crucial for India's clean energy goals and grid stability.
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Lifestyle
Technology
TRAI Guwahati Seminar on Digital Connectivity Building Ratings
TRAI's Kolkata regional office organized a seminar in Guwahati on rating buildings for digital connectivity, emphasizing new 2024 regulations and AI-era telecom integration.
Belagavi Students Win AI Hackathon with Crop Forecasting Tool
Three girl students from Belagavi developed an AI-based crop price forecasting tool, earning top 10 recognition at the National AI Future Skills Hackathon 2026. Their project aims to help farmers avoid price crashes and distress sales.
Apple CEO Tim Cook in China Amid Fee Cuts and Geopolitical Tensions
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Chengdu for a store event tied to Apple's 50th anniversary, while the company cuts App Store fees in China amid rising US-China tensions and strong iPhone sales growth.
Mangaluru's HYDGEN Launches 8 Modular Hydrogen Skids
HYDGEN, a Mangaluru-based hydrogen tech firm, flagged off eight modular industrial hydrogen generation skids, supporting India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and 'Make in India' initiative.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to All Free and Low-Cost Users
OpenAI is rolling out ads on ChatGPT for all free and low-cost users, as reported by The Information, aiming to boost revenue from its popular AI chatbot.
