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Reports suggest Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critically wounded and in a coma following an air strike, possibly losing limbs and suffering severe internal injuries. This comes as Iranian state TV aired a statement vowing retaliation, while a government adviser claims he is "safe and sound.

In 2024-25, India’s LPG production was some 13 million tonnes as per government data; LPG consumption was around 31 million tonnes that year. Broadly, there is a 60-40 import-export split

The Prime Minister told Masoud Pezeshkian that the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India's top priorities

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are locked in a heated debate over AI chatbot safety, with Musk citing ChatGPT's alleged links to user deaths. A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI by a victim's family in Canada, claiming the chatbot aided a school shooter. OpenAI maintains its protocols would now flag such threats.

What began as a joyous occasion in a Bihar village quickly spiraled into a tale of disappointment when Ranjeet Kumar's announcement of conquering the UPSC civil services exam was revealed to be an elaborate ruse.

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell echoed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's views on the Pentagon's cancellation of Anthropic's deal. Dell stated companies cannot dictate government technology use, a stance aligning with Altman's belief that Anthropic's demands complicated its Pentagon engagement. This comes as Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a supply-chain risk.

A woman critically ill and believed to be brain dead revived after the ambulance carrying her home hit a pothole-ridden stretch of National Highway-74. Despite NHAI claims of a pothole-free road, a TOI team found damaged patches, including cracks and depressions, on the route.

Petroleum ministry officials said that the govt has allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to states, in addition to the regular quota of one lakh kl, for use as cooking fuel. It has also asked the pollution control boards of respective states and Union Territories to allow the use of biomass, RDF pellets (produced from municipal, industrial and commercial waste) and coal as alternate fuel in the hospitality and restaurant segment for one month.

India’s refining capacity, our own requirements, and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal