Politics
Lucknow Municipal Corporation Mandates 75% Local Hiring for Sanitation Work
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has directed waste management agencies to hire at least 75% local sanitation workers following disruptions in garbage collection due to non-local workers leaving for elections.
World
Over Three Dozen Democrats Back Sanders' Bid to Block US Arms Sales to Israel
More than three dozen Democrats supported Bernie Sanders' Senate resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, signaling growing party unease over Netanyahu amid the Iran war. Both measures were rejected with Republican opposition.
Entertainment
Ranbir Kapoor Expands Role in Brahmastra Part 2: Dev as Producer and Lead
Brahmastra Part 2: Dev is moving forward with Ranbir Kapoor taking on dual roles as lead actor and producer, signaling a major creative shift. Producer Namit Malhotra confirms production will begin after Ramayana.
Business
Diesel Vehicle Registrations Plunge in Chandigarh as Petrol and EVs Gain Traction
Official data reveals a significant decline in diesel vehicle registrations in Chandigarh during early 2026, with petrol vehicles dominating and electric vehicles showing steady growth.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Lawyers Warn: AI Chatbot Talks Not Legally Protected
American lawyers caution clients against treating AI chatbots as confidential advisors in legal matters, following a court ruling that such conversations may not be privileged and could be used as evidence in cases.
OpenAI Exits Norway Data Center, Microsoft Steps In
OpenAI has withdrawn from plans to rent computing capacity from Norway's Stargate data center, with Microsoft taking over the capacity. The move follows OpenAI's similar retreat from UK infrastructure projects.
Hyderabad Crypto Racket: Rs 547 Crore Trail to Cambodia
A TOI investigation reveals a sophisticated crypto racket in Telangana's Khammam-Sathupalli belt, tracing Rs 547 crore through mule accounts to Cambodia-based entities like Huione Pay, with 70% of cybercrime cases linked internationally.
Nagpur University's Breath Device Detects Diabetes Without Needles
Researchers at Nagpur University have developed a non-invasive device that diagnoses diabetes by analyzing breath acetone levels, eliminating painful blood tests. The innovation has received a UK Design Registration Certificate.
Sunny's Viral Claims Spark Controversy Involving Josh Ellum, Sykkuno
Streamer Sunny's explosive livestream accusations about Josh Ellum and Sykkuno have ignited online controversy, raising questions about private behavior and view botting allegations.
