Politics
Election Commission Announces 2026 Puducherry Assembly Poll Schedule: Single-Phase Voting on April 9
The Election Commission has released the schedule for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly election, with polling on April 9 and counting on May 4. Over 9.44 lakh voters will elect 30 MLAs across 1,099 polling stations.
World
Iraqi Resistance Strikes US Bases, Targets Trump in Escalating Iran Conflict
Iraqi group Saraya Awliya al-Dam claims five attacks on US military bases, including Erbil and Victoria Base, as retaliation for US operations against Iranian leadership. Analysts warn this signals a new phase in the Iran-US proxy war, with local forces c
Entertainment
Chinmayi Criticizes Pawan Kalyan for Congratulating Vairamuthu Amid Controversy
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has called out actor-politician Pawan Kalyan for congratulating poet Vairamuthu, following similar criticism by Kamal Haasan. This highlights ongoing tensions in the Tamil film industry over allegations against Vairamuthu.
Business
SEBI Chief Urges Patience Amid Global Tensions Impacting Markets
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advises investors to remain patient as geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, disrupt energy supplies and severely impact capital markets.
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Lifestyle
Technology
Short-Form Video Addiction Damaging Brain's Executive Function
Neuroscience research reveals compulsive short-form video consumption suppresses prefrontal theta activity, weakening attention, impulse control, and decision-making abilities across all age groups.
Smart Mobility Tech Boosts Urban Road Safety in India
India's urban roads face severe safety challenges with over 4.6 lakh accidents in 2023. Advanced technologies like adaptive traffic signals, ADAS, and dry brake systems are revolutionizing urban mobility to reduce accidents and improve efficiency.
Twitch Bans RaKai for Leaking LaMelo Ball's Phone Number
Popular young streamer RaKai has been suspended from Twitch for 30 days after accidentally revealing NBA star LaMelo Ball's phone number during a livestream, violating platform rules on private information.
Judge Blocks OpenAI from Questioning Musk on Ketamine in Trial
A US judge has ruled that OpenAI cannot question Elon Musk about his ketamine use during his trial against the company, deeming it irrelevant. The case focuses on Musk's claims of being misled about OpenAI's nonprofit status.
Indian Workforce Leads Global Shift with AI and Side Hustles
A new Randstad report reveals India's workforce is optimistic about the future, with 89% trusting AI to boost productivity and many turning to side hustles for financial security, outpacing global averages in confidence and adaptation.