Elon Musk took a jab at AI companies, including ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic, in a social media exchange, prompting Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas to join the conversation with a remark about his own company. The exchange began when a user on the social media site X (earlier Twitter) shared research findings about how large language…
RIL, which has been the largest importer of Russian oil by volume in this year, has bought millions of barrels of crude from the US and Middle East . (AI image) In what is being seen as a direct impact of Donald Trump’s sanctions on two major Russian oil firms, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)…
US President Donald Trump has revealed that he has shelved plans to deploy federal forces, including the National Guard, in San Francisco. He cited calls from tech leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, for the decision which can be seen as a political victory for San Francisco’s newly-elected Democratic Mayor…
File photo of Pakistan hockey team (Image-X) Pakistan have withdrawn from the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India during November-December 2025, as confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday. The tournament, scheduled in Chennai and Madurai, now awaits the announcement of a replacement team, amid deteriorating sporting ties between…
Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been named by the FBI in two separate indictments. Both have been arrested and put on immediate leave by the NBA. (AP) Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday along with over…
Analysts are of the view that the latest round of Trump sanctions may hit earnings of these two oil refineries. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to impose sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil suppliers – Rosneft and Lukoil – spells bad news for India’s private sector refineries Reliance Industries (RIL) and Russia-backed…
AI image for representational purpose Pakistan is witnessing a sharp surge in the prices of essential goods, particularly tomatoes, which have risen over 400 percent to around 600 Pakistani rupees ($2.13) per kilogram, following the closure of border crossings with Afghanistan. The move comes after clashes erupted between the two neighbours earlier this month, marking…
Australia’s Cooper Connolly, left, shakes hands with India’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to return to cricket after recovering from a wrist fracture, joining the T20 series against India. Young Western Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman has received a surprise call-up for potential international debut as Australia implements several team…
File photo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma. Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal shared a now-deleted cryptic Instagram Story featuring a Delhi High Court ruling about alimony payments, seemingly an indirect dig after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. The post included a screenshot carrying a news article that said “financially independent wives cannot demand alimony from…
NEW DELHI: CJI B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, the next CJI, on Thursday stoutly defended the much-criticised collegium system for selecting constitutional court judges and said it has helped the judiciary preserve its autonomy and independence in administration of justice.CJI Gavai was speaking at Royal Institute of Management in Thimphu, Bhutan, while Justice…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) reacted to the California crash caused by Indian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh that killed three people. She accused California of handing out “criminal illegal aliens” commercial vehicle licenses.“I can confirm that California gave this individual a license, and it is something that the Department of…
NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for the assembly elections, the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan have cornered each other over issues such as development, migration, and unemployment. However, it all appears to have boiled down to the perennial theme of caste-based politics, with every party fine-tuning its manifesto and candidate list…
Nikola Jokic of Nuggets vs Warriors (Image via AP Photo) The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are set to clash in a highly anticipated regular-season matchup on October 23, 2025, at the Chase Center. Both Western Conference powerhouses boast high-caliber rosters and championship aspirations, but pregame injury updates have added extra flair to this…
Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier (Image via Getty) Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was taken into federal custody early Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, as part of a massive FBI-led investigation into illegal sports betting. The arrest, confirmed by multiple national outlets, adds another chapter to a growing controversy that has followed Rozier since 2023 and…
Supreme Court (L); AI image (R) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has ruled that minors can challenge any property sale or transfer done by their parents or guardians without a lawsuit, after turning 18. The court said adults can cancel such transfers by taking clear actions, like selling or transferring the property themselves.“It can safely be…
Veteran music director M.C. Sabesan, known as Sabesh, has passed away at 68. He, along with his brother Murali, composed music for numerous Tamil films, beginning their careers in the late 1990s under the mentorship of their elder brother Deva. The duo’s notable works include ‘Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi’ and ‘Thavamai Thavamirundhu’. Music director M.C….
Account holders have the choice to select either simultaneous or successive nominations based on their requirements. (AI image) New bank nomination rules 2025: There is good news for bank customers! From November 1, 2025 you can now add up to four nominees for your accounts. From November 2025, banking customers will have the flexibility to…
A municipal chief in Madhya Pradesh allegedly ordered garbage dumped inside a former BJP leader’s home after finding litter outside BHOPAL: The chief municipal officer (CMO) of Harpalpur town in Chhatarpur district allegedly ordered garbage to be dumped inside the house of a former BJP Mandal President after spotting litter outside his residence.According to reports,…
Indian refiners anticipate a significant decline in Russian oil imports, potentially even reaching zero. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s latest move to sanction major Russian oil firms Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC will likely make it almost impossible for India to continue procuring crude from Russia. Analytics firm Kpler reports that Russian oil made…
Jashanpreet Singh has been arrested for crashing truck in Ontario and killing 3. A 21-year-old Indian national, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, has been arrested in Southern California for causing a fiery crash that killed at least three people. He was driving an 18-wheeler truck under the influence.Police said Singh’s semi-truck plowed into slow-moving traffic on…
