Politics
Punjab Leads in Highway Land Compensation Despite Acquisition Ranking Fourth
Punjab ranks fourth in land acquired for national highways but pays the highest average compensation at Rs 3.76 crore per hectare, surpassing Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, though protests have delayed projects.
World
Iran Claims It Targeted a US F-18 Fighter Jet, Shares Video as Proof
Iran's military has asserted that it targeted a US F-18 fighter jet in a recent incident, releasing video footage as evidence. The claim escalates tensions in the region amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Entertainment
Vivek Agnihotri's Next Film Based on Operation Sindoor Book, Details Revealed
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film will adapt Lt Gen KJS 'Tiny' Dhillon's book on Operation Sindoor, focusing on India's 2025 military response in Pahalgam with a research-heavy approach.
Business
British Airways Proposes Pilot Bonus for Cutting Fuel Use and Carbon Emissions
British Airways is proposing a new incentive scheme to reward pilots for reducing fuel burn and carbon emissions, with bonuses up to 1% of salary if collective targets are met. The plan, set for a union vote in April, aims to cut emissions by 60,000 tonne
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Teen Rejects $300K to Keep AI Tool Free for Farmers
Rudrojas Kunvar, a 16-year-old Indian-origin student, declined a $300,000 venture capital offer to drop out of high school, prioritizing free access to his AI crop health analysis tool for farmers worldwide.
Udupi Man Loses Rs 57.7 Lakh in AI Trading Scam
A man in Udupi was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 57.7 lakh after being lured into investing in an AI-based trading platform through Facebook ads and a WhatsApp group. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and BNS.
Viral '1992 Tweet' on X Debunked as Timestamp Glitch
A viral post claiming a 1992 tweet predates Twitter's origin is debunked by Grok, revealing a timestamp overflow bug from 2011. The article explores the platform's history and first tweet.
Apple Maps Adds Paid Ads in US and Canada This Summer
Apple will introduce paid advertisements on Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer, allowing businesses to promote listings above regular results. This move aims to boost Apple's services revenue amid regulatory pressures.
AI Reshapes India's Startup & GCC Ecosystem: Indiaspora Report
New reports from Indiaspora and Zinnov reveal AI's rapid impact on India's tech landscape, highlighting $3.6B in startup funding and GCCs' shift from execution to co-creation.
