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Satheesan questions secrecy of decision taken ahead of polls; alleges even LDF leaders were unaware

The week-long fete is organised by Kerala Folklore Academy, Kathirur panchayat and Pattiyam Gopalan Memorial Library. What began in 2015 as a modest Kalari demonstration by a local reading room has since evolved into one of the largest martial arts congregations, drawing participants from across India and abroad

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its Rules enabled unchecked Executive access to data, blocking without a hearing, absence of meaningful consent, and opaque exemptions, the plea says

The entire land has been earmarked in the 10 villages for the exclusion as part of downsizing the Kolleru Lake.

Anthropic's AI, Claude Code, now generates nearly all internal code, prompting questions about its 100+ open engineering roles. Executives clarify human engineers are crucial for prompting, customer interaction, and strategic decisions. This shift elevates engineers to focus on system design and product direction, with AI handling repetitive coding tasks. The trend signifies a significant evolution in software development.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a significant commitment to India's AI growth, unveiling a new India-US subsea cable initiative and a $30 million AI for Science fund. These initiatives, alongside expanded skilling partnerships, aim to bolster AI connectivity and accelerate scientific breakthroughs, positioning India for an "extraordinary trajectory" in AI.

Shadab Khan responded strongly to criticism from Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi after Pakistan’s loss to India, defending senior players and the team’s process. The all-rounder cited Pakistan’s lone World Cup win over India in 2021, brushed aside external criticism, and stressed that the team remains focused on winning the T20 World Cup.