Politics
Puducherry Polls: Congress-DMK Seat-Sharing Talks Hit Roadblock Over 2021 Performance
As nominations open Monday for the Puducherry assembly elections, Congress and DMK struggle to finalize seat-sharing, with Congress demanding 18 seats but DMK citing poor 2021 strike rate as a counter.
World
Elon Musk's SpaceX, xAI Hire Indian AI Expert, Sparks Tech Jobs Debate
Devendra Chaplot's appointment to SpaceX and xAI, working with Elon Musk on superintelligence, reignites social media debate about Indian dominance in US tech jobs and H-1B visas.
Entertainment
Padma Awards 2027 Nominations Open Early, Recognizing Excellence Pre-Republic Day
The Indian government has opened nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 ahead of Republic Day, seeking to honor exceptional contributions across diverse fields.
Business
LPG Bookings Decline After Panic Surge; Government Urges Commercial Users to Switch to PNG
LPG bookings in India have dropped to 77 lakh after a panic-driven surge, as the government assures stable fuel supplies and encourages commercial users to adopt piped natural gas to ease demand pressure.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Valve Defends Steam Loot Boxes Against NYAG Gambling Lawsuit
Valve Corporation has publicly responded to a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General alleging that loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2 constitute illegal gambling, denying the claims and expressing disappointment.
IndianOil App Beats ChatGPT in India Due to LPG Shortage
IndianOil's LPG booking app, IndianOil One, has surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT on Google Play Store in India, driven by a surge in demand during LPG shortages linked to West Asia conflicts.
Tim Sweeney's Forest Conservation: 50,000+ Acres Protected
Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games, has spent over 15 years acquiring more than 50,000 acres of forest land in North Carolina to protect it from development, making him one of the state's largest private landowners focused on conservation.
US Army's $20B AI Defense Deal with Anduril Amid Global Tensions
The US Army has inked a landmark 10-year contract worth up to $20 billion with defense tech startup Anduril Industries, consolidating 120 procurement actions to accelerate AI and autonomous warfare capabilities.
Fortnite x Breaking Bad Crossover Rumors Spark Gaming Buzz
Rumors of a potential Fortnite and Breaking Bad collaboration have ignited excitement after the official Breaking Bad account followed a fan account on X. While unconfirmed, this could become one of Fortnite's biggest entertainment crossovers.