Politics
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Reviews Women and Child Welfare, Signals Budget Initiatives
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected facilities at Nari Utsav, promising new welfare measures in the upcoming budget to empower women and children through safety and financial independence.
World
Unseasonal Hailstorms Sweep Karnataka, Disrupt Life While Offering Heat Relief
Unseasonal rain and hailstorms hit Karnataka, including Bengaluru, providing relief from heat but causing disruptions. IMD forecasts continued thundershowers with safety advisories issued.
Entertainment
Farah Khan Rejects 'Nepo Kid' Label, Reveals Childhood Poverty After Father's Film Flop
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan opens up about her turbulent childhood, rejecting the 'nepo kid' label as she details her family's dramatic fall from wealth to poverty after her father's film failure.
Business
Retailers Insist on Mobile Numbers Despite Data Protection Laws, Sparking Consumer Outcry
Consumers in Hyderabad and Vijayawada report being forced to share mobile numbers for purchases from malls to pharmacies, violating DPDP Act rules. Enforcement remains weak as shops continue the practice, raising privacy concerns.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
CMFRI Launches AI Research on Deep-Sea Cephalopods in Arabian Sea
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute initiates a Rs 4.9 crore project to study cephalopods around seamounts in the Arabian Sea, using AI tools for species identification and biodiversity conservation.
Architect Duped of Rs 1.25 Crore in Cyberfraud via Social Media Ad
An architect from Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore after responding to a social media investment ad promising high stock market returns. The scam involved WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app.
Ahmedabad Man Duped of Rs 25.83 Lakh in Franchise Fraud
A 31-year-old Maninagar resident in Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 25.83 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a quick commerce company, promising a franchise. Cybercrime police are investigating.
YouTube Tests 'AI Slop' Ratings to Fight Low-Quality AI Videos
YouTube is testing a new survey asking users to rate videos as 'AI slop' or low-quality AI content. This feedback aims to improve recommendations and reduce AI-generated spam, which may account for over 20% of videos for new users.
GJUST Launches Indigenous Drone Center to End Foreign Dependence
Guru Jambheshwar University establishes a Centre of Excellence for indigenous drone development, partnering with Army and NabhAstra to create domestic UAVs for defense and agriculture.