Times of India

The Supreme Court ruled that parental job status, not just income, must determine OBC 'creamy layer' exclusion. This decision impacts wards of PSU and private sector employees, aligning their criteria with government employees. The court emphasized that income alone is insufficient for exclusion, stressing the importance of job category and status.

The Supreme Court stated that public interest cannot justify broad access to private information of public officials, emphasizing a balance with the right to privacy. The court will consider a petition challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection Act's restrictions, which a petitioner argued nullifies RTI provisions for accessing background data of appointees and could enable state surveillance.

Newlyweds Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra hosted a wedding reception on Thursday evening, bringing together close family members, friends, and personalities from the cricket and film industries.

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.

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.

Police rushed to Temple Israel near Detroit following reports of an active shooter, with smoke billowing from the synagogue's roof. A truck reportedly crashed into the building, prompting a massive law enforcement response. Jewish institutions across the region were advised to enter a precautionary lockdown as authorities investigate the unfolding security incident.

Reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike on February 28 have been officially denied by Iranian state media. This clarification follows a statement from Mojtaba Khamenei, who acknowledged his father's martyrdom and the deaths of other family members in the attack. The incident occurred during heightened regional tensions.

Prime Minister Modi downplayed the energy crisis, urging collective efforts and national interest over panic. He highlighted government initiatives like increased LPG connections and LNG terminals to boost self-reliance. Efforts are underway to shield citizens and farmers from the impact of global conflicts, with measures to manage LPG distribution and supply.