Politics
India Extends Visas, Waives Penalties for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East Conflict
India announces visa extensions and overstay penalty waivers for foreign nationals stuck due to the Middle East conflict, with free exit permits and temporary landing permits offered.
World
Indian Himalayan Tree Cover Declines 2.2% in Two Years, Carbon Stock Assessed
Government data shows a 2.2% reduction in tree cover across the Indian Himalayan region over two years, with total forest carbon stock assessed at 3,273.10 million tonnes in 2023.
Business
8 Traditional Building Materials That Made Homes Strong and Durable
Explore 8 traditional building materials like stone, wood, and clay that provided strength and durability to homes, offering eco-friendly solutions still relevant today.
Entertainment
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Tickets Now on Pre-Booking
Tickets for Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' are now available for pre-booking. Industry experts predict a record-breaking opening weekend that could set new box office benchmarks.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Meta Plans 20% Layoffs as AI Costs Soar, Report Says
Meta is preparing for its largest layoffs since 2022, potentially cutting over 15,800 jobs due to high AI infrastructure costs and a shift to AI-assisted operations, according to Reuters.
US AI Czar: Declare Victory, Exit Iran War
The White House AI czar advocates for the US to declare victory and withdraw from the Iran war, emphasizing strategic focus on AI and global priorities.
Pune: Rs 70 Lakh Lost in Online Share Trading Frauds
Two Pune residents, a private firm official and an engineer, collectively lost Rs 70 lakh in separate online share trading frauds. Cases registered with Chatushrungi and Kharadi police highlight sophisticated investment scams.
ByteDance Bypasses US AI Chip Ban Through Asian Cloud Deal
ByteDance is reportedly assembling a massive network of Nvidia's advanced AI chips through partnerships with cloud companies outside China, skirting US export controls to fuel its AI development.
IIT-BHU Hosts Med-Tech Samvad for Healthcare Innovation
The second Med-Tech Samvad meeting at IIT-BHU brought together academicians, clinicians, and researchers to promote collaboration in medical technology and indigenous healthcare solutions.