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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejected the premise that the company would inevitably lose the Chinese market to domestic rivals like Huawei, calling the idea defeatist. Speaking on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Huang argued that computing ecosystems—unlike consumer products—are deeply sticky and hard to replace, pointing to CUDA's developer lock-in as a structural advantage. He also said US export controls have backfired, accelerating Chinese alternatives rather than slowing them down.

As the Bengal poll campaign has reached its peak, the contest is gathering pace between the Lakshmir Bhandar of the Trinamool Congress and the Matri Shakti Vandan Yojana of the Bharatiya Janata Party 

The campaign was held at Jawahar Street in Bharathi Nagar, located next to the party’s election office.

The future of aerial combat is shifting towards Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also known as loyal wingmen. These AI-equipped, unmanned drones will fly alongside manned fighters, enhancing their combat effectiveness and survivability. CCAs can perform diverse roles like reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and even strike missions, all without risking pilot lives.

The first batch of Haj pilgrims this year will depart on April 18 from various embarkation points in India

He allegedly supplied narcotic substances to the youths who were arrested from a star hotel at Kadavanthra recently

While an SIT has been formed by the government to probe the case, some politicians have attempted to give it communal colour by terming it ‘love jihad’

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says: “TCS is a very serious incident; we are trying to get to the roots of it”

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have collectively seen potential poll inducements worth over Rs 865 crore seized since February 26, 2026. West Bengal leads in liquor seizures, while Tamil Nadu reports the highest value of illegal cash confiscations. Both states are under strict directives from the Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections.

TCS said Nida Khan who has been described as an HR manager in some reports was a process associate and did not have any leadership or recruitment-related responsibilities

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without financial exchange, asserting Iran's nuclear ambitions are shut down and a broader conflict-ending deal is nearing completion.

This time the demand is high. But we have made all the arrangements for supply from central stations and purchases through power exchanges, says KSEB chairperson

Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Assam targeted the Trinamool govt. over decline of industries in the State, while U.P. CM criticised law and order situation in West Bengal

India favours any step that will end hostilities in the West Asian region, says Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state. He stated that Tamil Nadu fought for fairness in the delimitation process, not against it, and vowed to continue standing united against challenges to the state's rights and federal spirit.

Home Minister Amit Shah says “north-south divide” narrative is detrimental to the country and it will not diminish the government’s popularity; he says even if the Opposition “greyed their hair”, they will never come to power

Virat Kohli, nursing knee and ankle issues, surprisingly started as a reserve against Lucknow Super Giants. He then made a significant impact as an Impact Player, scoring 49 off 34 balls. Teammate Josh Hazlewood confirmed Kohli will play against Delhi Capitals, potentially continuing as an Impact Player due to his injuries.

The Congress leader says there is near-unanimous support for women’s reservation and urged the government to pass it now to ensure it takes effect in the next general election on the existing seat matrix