Politics
Mumbai's Queer Community Protests Transgender Bill Amendments at Azad Maidan
Queer communities and allies in Mumbai gathered at Azad Maidan to oppose the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, calling it retrogressive. Critics argue it erases identities and imposes criminal penalties, sparking concerns over mental health and rights.
World
Iran Claims Downing of US Fighter Jet Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
Iran's state media reports shooting down a US F-18 fighter jet, releasing footage of the apparent crash. Tehran rejects US ceasefire terms, demanding compensation and sovereignty guarantees.
Entertainment
Vivek Agnihotri's Next Film Based on Operation Sindoor Book, Details Revealed
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film will adapt Lt Gen KJS 'Tiny' Dhillon's book on Operation Sindoor, focusing on India's 2025 military response in Pahalgam with a research-heavy approach.
Business
Maharashtra Transfers 33,954 Hectares to MMRDA for Infrastructure Funding
The Maharashtra government has transferred 33,954.61 hectares of land in Thane, Raigad, and Palghar to MMRDA to fund large-scale infrastructure projects through a profit-sharing model.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Digital Arrest Scam: Retired Banker Loses Rs 23.4 Lakh
A retired banker from Maharashtra fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 23.4 lakh to fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Police warn against such cyber fraud tactics.
Swiggy Launches Voice Shopping in 11 Indian Languages via Sarvam AI
Swiggy collaborates with Sarvam AI to introduce voice-led shopping in 11 Indian languages for food delivery, groceries, and dining, enabling orders via phone without app downloads.
Teen Rejects $300K to Keep AI Tool Free for Farmers
Rudrojas Kunvar, a 16-year-old Indian-origin student, declined a $300,000 venture capital offer to drop out of high school, prioritizing free access to his AI crop health analysis tool for farmers worldwide.
Udupi Man Loses Rs 57.7 Lakh in AI Trading Scam
A man in Udupi was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 57.7 lakh after being lured into investing in an AI-based trading platform through Facebook ads and a WhatsApp group. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and BNS.
Viral '1992 Tweet' on X Debunked as Timestamp Glitch
A viral post claiming a 1992 tweet predates Twitter's origin is debunked by Grok, revealing a timestamp overflow bug from 2011. The article explores the platform's history and first tweet.
