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It argues that the metrics dominating AI development in the world are essentially useless for the billion-plus users across India and the Global South

A disappointing IPL final defeat was followed by a tense off-field scare for Gujarat Titans as a short circuit in the team bus left players stranded for nearly an hour. The incident capped a gruelling week of travel, weather disruptions and high-pressure knockout matches. GT lost the final by five wickets against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

The main reason behind dressing up as a cockroach was to tap the sudden interest centred on the insect to highlight neglect of the Yamuna river, among other things, says Deepak Sharma

Advice Comes Amid Govt's Renewed Push

Among those dismissed are a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer and several officials from departments including medical, education, mining and public works.

A six-member gang first picked a fight with her and then assaulted her before driving the SUV into her two-wheeler, say the police

In the past three weeks, 33-year-old Twisha Sharma’s death over alleged dowry harassment has seen alleged procedural lapses and institutional bias by Bhopal Police. As her mother-in-law, a retired judge, slandered her daughter-in-law, a former model on TV channels, Twisha’s parents and sibling stood up against the influential in-laws. An exhausting timeline of the case and the debate it has sparked about walking out of a bad marriage

Officials said a cross-LoC love affair was not being ruled out

Hlaing set to meet PM Modi on Monday; issues relating to border security and connectivity to be discussed during the Myanmarese leader’s trip to India

A 30-year-old ASHA worker died in Sonbhadra after a quack allegedly performed a C-section at a hospital that had been sealed multiple times. The accused and associates fled after the botched surgery, leaving the woman's abdomen unsutured. The newborn survived. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the hospital operators, Naseem and Salma, who are now facing serious charges.

D.K. Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected make their choices known to the Congress central leadership

Enumeration forms must be submitted by June 28 to be included in draft electoral rolls; this is part of the third phase of the SIR, which will complete the process across the country except Himachal, J&K, Ladakh

Chasemaster Virat Kohli fulfilled a long-held dream by hitting the winning six to secure Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second IPL title. His unbeaten 75, featuring his fastest IPL fifty, guided RCB to a five-wicket victory. Kohli emphasised the team's strength and the fans' unwavering support as key to their championship success.

Move amid unconfirmed reports that legally procured explosives could be diverted for anti-social activities; inspections to ensure compliance with explosives-handling norms

The court, in an order passed on April 30, said the power to dissolve a marriage rests exclusively with family courts, while the authority of Lok Adalats is limited to facilitating settlements between parties, and it cannot render judicial decisions.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, despite Rajasthan Royals not reaching the IPL 2026 final, emerged as a standout performer. He clinched the Orange Cap with a record-breaking 776 runs at a staggering strike rate, alongside the MVP and Emerging Player awards. His humble admission of nervousness during the presentation charmed audiences, highlighting the young talent's remarkable season.

Mini Mathur and Kabir Khan celebrated their daughter Sairah's International Baccalaureate diploma graduation. Sairah completed her two-year program with dedication. The family shared joyful moments from the ceremony. Mini expressed pride in Sairah's kindness and compassion. She also thanked Oberoi International School teachers for their support. Separately, Mini commented on actor Kirti Kulhari's remarks about domestic worker wages.

Lawmakers from the Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party demanded that the Prime Minister clarify where exactly Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory and sought the removal of his remarks from the record.