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Delhi HC refuses to hear plea against 'Cockroach party' protest
The Delhi High Court has declined to hear a petition concerning law and order issues related to the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6.
Anthropic engineers helping US deploy Mythos AI for cyber operations
The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos, to plan global cyber operations, according to Financial Times.
Anushka Sharma slammed for promoting homeopathy
Actor Anushka Sharma has come under fire for promoting homeopathy in a recent Instagram update.
Uttarkashi trekker went missing 6 days ago, now friends detained
An extensive search operation is underway for Babita Pandey, a 24-year-old MBA student from Nainital, who went missing on a trek to Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi six days ago.
Kerala HC grants relief to Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case
The Kerala High Court has granted transit bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa, who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, in a kidnapping case filed by her father.
Rather have kids smoke than use social media: Danish PM
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has sparked controversy after she compared children's use of social media to smoking.
Why UK blocked entry of 2 prominent left-wing streamers
Cenk Uygur, a prominent YouTube political commentator and founder of the left-wing channel The Young Turks, has been denied entry into the United Kingdom.
Are YouTube creators disrupting Hollywood?
In a historic turn of events, two films by YouTube creators have outperformed Hollywood's biggest franchise, Star Wars.
Has Iran president resigned over IRGC 'takeover'? Tehran clarifies
Iran has dismissed rumors that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned amid tensions with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
CBSE admits vulnerabilities in OnMark portal, says 'issues contained'
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that the vulnerabilities in its OnMark portal have been contained.
This start-up offers free apartment cleaning for users' data
A New York-based start-up, Shift, is offering free apartment cleaning services in exchange for data collected inside people's homes.
HC declines to order immediate restoration of CJP X account
The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately restore the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement.
Internet restored in Iran after 88 days, but no celebrations
After an 88-day-long internet blackout, Iranians are experiencing a mix of relief and despair as connectivity slowly returns.
'We normalize pedophilia': Olivia Rodrigo slams backlash over babydoll dress
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out against the online backlash over a "babydoll" dress she wore during her Spotify Billions Club performance.
Internet sensation Dhinchak Pooja announces wedding with glam pictures
Internet star and Bigg Boss 11 contestant Dhinchak Pooja has announced her wedding.
Social media as bad as smoking for kids: UK doctors
Senior British doctors have warned that social media is as dangerous for children as smoking.
Class-12 student trolled, called 'Pakistani' after flagging CBSE's answer-sheet mismatch
A Class 12 student from Delhi, Vedant Shrivastava, was abused and trolled online after he flagged a discrepancy in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
After minister, Coimbatore cops 'laugh' during presser on minor's rape-murder
A video of senior police officials laughing at a press conference on the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore has sparked widespread outrage.
'Demeaning': Ananya faces backlash for 'Chand Mera Dil' dance sequence
Ananya Panday is facing severe backlash online for her dance performance in the recently released film Chand Mera Dil.
Travis Head's wife reveals online abuse following Virat Kohli spat
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a torrent of online abuse from some Indian cricket fans.
Google's AI search doesn't know meaning of 'disregard'
Google's new AI-powered search experience has run into a major problem: it doesn't know what "disregard" means.
'You all have AI...actual intelligence': Steve Wozniak to grads
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently emphasized the superiority of human intelligence over artificial intelligence (AI) during a graduation ceremony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
When to watch 'Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha' on Netflix
The official Netflix India handle recently announced the release of Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha.
What happened to Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer abducted, found dead
Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, popularly known as Inder Kaur, was found dead in a canal in Ludhiana on Tuesday morning.
Salman assures fans 'alone and lonely' post wasn't about him
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently caused a stir on social media with his cryptic post about loneliness. The actor's note sparked speculation among fans, leading to concerns that he might be dealing with personal issues.
Samsung Electronics' union will go on strike as planned
Samsung Electronics' union has said in a statement that it will proceed with its planned strike despite a local court partially granting the company's request for an injunction.
Pakistani actor draws flak for calling SRK's 'Devdas' overrated
Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen has sparked a controversy by calling Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2002 film Devdas overrated. The film features Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit.
'I'm totally alien': Aamir Khan says he's 'zero' at marketing
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently opened up about his struggles with understanding modern film marketing strategies, especially in the age of social media.
Spotify's disco ball app icon is temporary
Spotify has confirmed that its recent app icon change is a temporary affair.
Politicians quietly bankroll influencers as paid political endorsements surge online
Social media influencers have become a major target for political campaigns and groups looking to push their agendas without revealing the source of their funding.
YouTube, TikTok, Snap settle social media addiction case
YouTube, TikTok, and Snap have settled a case related to social media addiction.
Is 'Welcome 3' similar to Ben Stiller's 'Tropic Thunder'?
The recently released teaser for Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle has ignited a debate among netizens over its similarities with the 2008 Hollywood film Tropic Thunder.
'Visa cartel has own visa temple': US Senator targets Indians
United States Senator Eric Schmitt has sparked a controversy by targeting Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple, also known as the "Visa Temple."
Trump admin defends visa restrictions for social media moderators
The Trump administration is defending its controversial policy to deny entry to some social media moderation advocates.
How AI helps travel bloggers save time
AI tools are revolutionizing the work of travel bloggers by making them more productive and efficient.
Android's new 'Pause Point' feature can stop you from doomscrolling
Google has announced a new feature for Android, called Pause Point, aimed at curbing the habit of doomscrolling.
One-third of Americans think Trump's assassination attempts were staged: Poll
A recent NewsGuard/YouGov poll has revealed that a significant number of Americans are skeptical about the legitimacy of assassination attempts on President Donald Trump.
Viral bread dress leaves internet split over ethics and fashion
The African Magic Viewers's Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026, a prestigious event celebrating African film and television, witnessed a unique fashion statement this year.
'Girls don't need education': Bihar education minister's remarks spark outrage
Bihar's newly appointed Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has sparked controversy with his recent comments on girls' education.
What was mysterious 'comet' seen over India, Bangladesh?
On May 8, a bright comet-like object with a long orange-white tail lit up the sky over Odisha, India. The sight was so spectacular that it was visible as far as Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, as per India Today.
ISI-linked module plotted strikes on Delhi temple, dhaba, military camp
Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi and a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway.