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Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.

Newly released DOJ records include an internal email stating that Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet between 1993 and 1996. The email, written by an assistant US attorney, details occasions when Ghislaine Maxwell and members of Trump’s family were also listed as passengers, while noting specific flights involving Epstein and potential witnesses. The disclosure is part of a broader release of thousands of Epstein-related documents.

Chief Minister says Classes 7 to 9 will get phased exposure to quantum and AI, with a student partnership summit planned by January 2026 to spur innovation and skills development

Zampella’s defining contribution was not graphical fidelity or technical ambition. It was mood. He understood that tension lives in restraint, that immersion deepens when players hesitate, and that fear is most effective when it feels earned rather than theatrical.

APECET will be conducted on April 23 in two sessions, while APICET will be held on April 28 in two sessions

OpenAI has launched 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' offering users a personalized look at their AI interactions. Even CEO Sam Altman expressed disappointment at not making the top 1% of early adopters. The feature assigns user archetypes and generates unique pixel art, but requires saved memories and chat history to be enabled for eligible accounts.

Nvidia has shelved its ambitious plan to directly challenge cloud giants like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The chipmaker is now refocusing its DGX Cloud division inward, prioritizing its own engineers' AI model development. This strategic pivot aims to protect Nvidia's dominant AI chip market share, estimated at over 80%, rather than pursuing cloud revenue.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour documentary ends on a deeply personal note, highlighting a handwritten message from Travis Kelce revealed before her final shows. The letter left the pop star emotional, as she reflected on their fairy-tale love story, its growth, and the emotional weight of closing a historic tour. It reminded fans that behind the record-breaking success was a very human journey.

A court in Gautam Buddha Nagar has dismissed the Uttar Pradesh government's plea to withdraw prosecution in the Akhlaq lynching case. The judge's decision was lauded by Akhlaq's lawyer, who stated that justice has been served to the family. The next hearing is scheduled for January 6th.

The State government has earmarked ₹3.44 crore for the project, to be borne by Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB).

Fair offers 20 kg of rice per person at ₹25 a kg. Special discount available for more than 280 products, with branded daily essentials sold at 5% to 50% discount

Greta Thunberg was reportedly detained by British police in London on Tuesday during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The climate activist was allegedly arrested under the Terrorism Act while participating in a protest outside Aspen Insurance's offices. Police have not yet confirmed the details of the incident.

Tirur native Saifullah Cholakkal’s love affair with the legendary singer’s voice began when he listened to Tumne Mujhe Dekha as a five-year-old. Over the years, he has collected nearly 5,000 songs sung by Rafi, spanning vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and DVDs

A Hindu garment factory worker in Bangladesh was brutally lynched by a mob of around 140 people, allegedly for a blasphemous social media post. Investigators have found no evidence to support the accusation, yet the victim's family lives in fear. Twelve arrests have been made as authorities investigate the deliberate circulation of misinformation.

Virat Kohli is set to grace the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a 15-year hiatus, featuring for Delhi under Rishabh Pant. This move, aligning with BCCI directives, offers crucial preparation for the upcoming New Zealand ODI series. Kohli, on the cusp of 16,000 List A runs, brings formidable recent ODI form to the domestic stage.

Additional District Judge Saurabh Dwivedi rejected the Public Prosecutor’s plea under Section 321 of CrPC, which sought to drop charges against the 14 accused