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Jammu and Kashmir's remarkable journey to the Ranji Trophy final, marked by self-belief and meticulous planning, has transformed them into title contenders. Coach Ajay Sharma's patient approach and the development of a core group of talented young players, supported by improved infrastructure and pre-season exposure, have been pivotal to this success.

Referring to concerns about job loss in the age of artificial intelligence, he said such fears were often exaggerated

Union Minister Vaishnaw said PM Modi has announced a big policy shift aimed at attracting world's data to India, to be processed here and to deliver high-value services to the world

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar also attended the celebrations at the fort on Thursday

A woman allegedly stormed a Lucknow power substation, assaulting staff and tearing documents after her home's electricity was disconnected. Nidhi Sharma reportedly became agitated when asked for account details, leading to a physical altercation where employees were injured. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.

DMDK has officially joined the DMK alliance, marking its first partnership with the party since its inception in 2005. General secretary Premallatha Vijayakant confirmed the decision after meeting with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Seat-sharing discussions are ongoing, with a Rajya Sabha seat anticipated for DMDK.

insights and an exploration of Artificial Intelligence across five Editorial and Opinion page articles

India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI's transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India's growing role as a trusted AI hub in the Global South.

Police suspect the incident may be connected to the recent cyber attacks and online threats targeting him

India have won all four group-stage matches at the T20 World Cup, but cracks have emerged, particularly against off-spin in the middle overs. Fixed batting roles and slow scoring by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have hurt momentum, giving opponents a clear blueprint. Rivals like South Africa will target this weakness, and India must urgently address their middle-overs approach ahead of the Super Eights.

“AI must belong to everyone,” United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said

Police said various district courts in Uttarakhand have received bomb threats in the past few days

"NIA investigations revealed that the three were involved in trafficking vulnerable Indian youth to the Myawaddy region of Myanmar," a statement said

Google CEO Sundar Pichai lauded Sarvam AI for its groundbreaking work in developing AI models tailored for Indian languages and contexts. The startup's AI reportedly outperforms major global models like Gemini and ChatGPT in specific benchmarks, showcasing advanced capabilities in visual understanding and document analysis for India's diverse linguistic landscape.

This week's AI Impact Summit is the fourth annual gathering to discuss how to govern the fast-evolving technology

Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Thursday after three consecutive days of gains. While Nifty50 went below 25,450, BSE Sensex crashed over 1,400 points in intraday trade.

A 29-year-old software professional was allegedly murdered by her former husband inside her Hyderabad apartment. The accused, who had previously lived in Canada, was apprehended after a standoff where he threatened to set the room on fire. The victim had divorced him last year and filed a domestic violence case.

What does the private Bill by DMK party member P. Wilson constitute? Why was the collegium system introduced? Why did the Supreme Court strike down the National Judicial Appointments Commission? How will regional benches of the Supreme Court help with respect to access?