Times of India

Indian consumer goods companies are raising prices by up to 5% due to rising input costs and a weakening rupee. This follows a period of holding back on revisions after September's GST cuts, as companies now exercise pricing power. Increased costs for commodities like crude oil derivatives and imported ingredients are impacting profitability across various product categories.

Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis stated that AI systems solving complex Maths Olympiad problems do not prove general intelligence. These systems can still err on basic math and are 'frozen' after training. They struggle with long-term strategies and consistency across tasks. Hassabis emphasized the need for AI that learns continuously and plans for the future.

Actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted temporary release from Tihar Jail in his cheque bounce case. He plans to address the media soon, stating that all legal matters are before the High Court. Yadav, who paid Rs 1.5 crore to suspend his sentence, is currently busy with his niece's wedding. His last film was 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'.

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy final berth after 67 years, defeating former champions Bengal by six wickets. Pace bowler Auqib Nabi's nine-wicket haul set up a manageable target, which Vanshaj Sharma and Abdul Samad expertly chased down. This remarkable victory marks a significant milestone for J&K cricket.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the AI Impact Summit as a "disorganized PR spectacle," alleging Indian data is being sold while Chinese products are showcased. The Congress party echoed this sentiment, calling the event embarrassing and damaging to India's global image.

The suit was instituted by the wife (Plaintiff), seeking damages on the premise that she was entitled to the affection and companionship of her husband, who had withdrawn such affection on account of intentional conduct of another woman.

Gold price prediction today: Maneesh Sharma, AVP - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers is of the view that gold prices are likely to resume their upward trend in the long run. He takes a look at the top factors for gold prices in the coming days:

Meerut is set to launch India's fastest metro, boasting a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph. This 21-kilometer corridor will connect Meerut South to Modipuram with 12 stations, cutting travel time significantly. Notably, it will share tracks with semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model.

A senior US official claims new seismic data suggests China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020. Beijing vehemently denies this, calling the accusation baseless and a political ploy. The US official cited data from a Central Asian seismic station, while the CTBTO noted the events were too small to confirm.

A former physical education teacher from Thiruvananthapuram, Joji Varghese, who moved to Canada for his children's future, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting his favourite cricketer, Sanju Samson. Now a massage therapist for the Canadian cricket team, Joji shared an emotional reunion with Samson during a practice session in India, highlighting Samson's humility and connection.

A chartered accountant was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, a bank employee, just five months into their marriage. He claimed she was killed by robbers, but confessed to strangling and slitting her throat due to suspicions about her character. The crime scene was staged to resemble a robbery.

India face the Netherlands in their final World Cup league match, aiming for Abhishek Sharma to regain form ahead of the Super 8s. This fixture offers a valuable opportunity for acclimatisation to the Ahmedabad venue, where India will play their opening Super 8 fixture. Despite the one-sided look on paper, a large crowd is expected.

Imran Khan's family alleges "unimaginable mistreatment" and "deliberate cruelty" in prison, claiming his right eye's vision loss is due to inadequate health facilities. They demand his transfer to a private hospital for treatment, a demand echoed by his close aide and former cricketers. The government refutes these claims, presenting medical reports indicating improvement.

AI search startup Perplexity has declared it will not feature ads in its chatbot answers, prioritizing subscription and enterprise sales over advertising. This strategy aligns with Anthropic and contrasts with OpenAI's ad-based monetization. Perplexity is aggressively expanding its business sales team to target large organizations and high-powered users, focusing on revenue and retention over user reach.

Accused in the murder of an MBA student displayed striking indifference during a crime scene reconstruction, brushing aside reporters' questions. Police described his demeanor as unusually calm and detached, noting his claims of wanting to communicate with the victim's spirit and his consumption of occult content.

Amidst high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran, the US has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, deploying over 50 advanced fighter jets and extending troop deployments. This buildup, including air defense systems and cargo flights, coincides with indirect negotiations in Geneva aimed at a potential nuclear deal. President Trump has previously threatened military action.