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Suspecting infidelity, boyfriend slits Sikkim woman’s throat in Bengaluru

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 07:27
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence. Police allege her boyfriend, a hotel waiter from Darjeeling, killed her with a kitchen knife after suspecting her fidelity. The couple had recently moved to the city for work.
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'Bring the cup home': Indian men's team sends message before IND vs PAK clash

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 07:25
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign receives a significant morale boost as male cricketers send messages of support. Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill have rallied behind the team, urging them to play fearlessly and bring home the coveted trophy. The Women in Blue are aiming for their maiden T20 World Cup title, starting their journey against Pakistan.
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Raushan Sir's brother, named in Khan Sir coaching vandalism case, dies in Nepal

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 06:37
The brother of coaching educator Raushan Anand, accused in the vandalism of Khan Sir's institute, has died under mysterious circumstances in Nepal. This development fuels speculation surrounding the high-profile case, which involves allegations of firing by security guards and a legal battle for Khan Sir's anticipatory bail.
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'Main Vaapas Aaunga' BO day 3 [LIVE]: Crosses Rs 4 crore net milestone

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 06:25
Imtiaz Ali’s latest historical romantic drama 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', starring Diljit Dosanjh and Sharvari Wagh, has completed its first three days at the box office. Following a slow start on Day 1, the film witnessed a substantial 60.9% growth on Saturday. Discover the full breakdown of the movie's Day 3 box office collections, early trends, theatrical show counts, net earnings, and gross domestic totals inside.
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Watch: Gambhir's priceless reaction to Rahul's stunning six steals the show

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 06:19
Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six highlighted India's dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI. Captain Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 84, supported by Rahul's quickfire 39, as India comfortably chased down 195. Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey impressed with three wickets each, restricting Afghanistan to 194 despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century.
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'Obedient servant': Rahul's swipe at PM over US remarks after killing of three Indian sailors

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 06:11
Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders are criticizing the Centre and EAM Jaishankar over US Secretary Rubio's remarks following a call about the Middle East crisis. They argue the US showed no remorse for the deaths of three Indian sailors, instead issuing orders. Congress demands an unconditional apology and questions New Delhi's response.
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Salman Khan's co-star Kunickaa Sadanand defends Pranit More amid Rs 370 biryani controversy

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 05:34
Comedian Pranit More faces backlash for the 'Rs 370 biryani' controversy, issuing a second apology. Co-contestant Kunickaa Sadanand defends him, attributing his actions to a broader societal issue regarding women. The incident, where a man recounted demanding a 'return' on a biryani purchase, sparked widespread outrage and divided celebrity opinions. Read on to know more in detail.
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Random Musing: Why Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire isn't the real headline

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 05:16
But Musk is more Tony Stark than Messrs Lee, Lieber, Heck and Kirby could have ever imagined. While Stark has his suits, JARVIS, and a defence-tech empire, Musk has Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, xAI and Neuralink. If Stark could privatise world peace, Musk can swing a presidential election at will. Not to mention that Musk’s narcissism makes Stark look humble in comparison, as does Musk's wealth which makes Tony look lik
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Meta's highest paid employee Alexandr Wang 'admits' the company's previous AI policy didn't work

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 03:42
Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang has admitted that the company's open-source AI playbook no longer fits its frontier models, with Muse Spark kept proprietary after early training flagged bio risk and other safety concerns. Wang says rival AI labs are seeing the same risks scale up. Meanwhile, Meta is testing subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and its AI chatbot to diversify beyond ads.
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Late-night ride in client’s Mercedes turns fatal for car dealer, friend in Bengaluru

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 01:59
A late-night drive in a Mercedes-Benz SUV tragically ended near Hoskote after crashing into a divider on the Satellite Town Ring Road. The driver, car dealer Rizwan, was found in a water body, while his companion, Saajiya, died at the scene. Police suspect speeding and reckless driving caused the fatal accident.
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TMC lurches from crisis to crisis: Mamata's party battles for survival as rebel MPs move to stake claim

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:56
TMC, which had been running its Delhi office from Partha Bhowmick’s bungalow at 20, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road since last year, moved to 61 South Avenue about a week ago after it learnt that Bhowmick was among the dissidents, according to party sources. It had earlier been operating out of Nadimul Haque’s residence, to which it has now returned.
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US ban on Anthropic models sparks AI sovereignty concerns

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:15
The two use the same underlying model and are distinguished only by their safeguards: Fable 5 is the safeguarded version released to the public, while Mythos 5, with those cyber restrictions lifted, had been reserved for a small group of vetted partners. Cybersecurity experts warn that broad restrictions could undermine defensive security efforts while accelerating calls for sovereign AI capabilities.
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India remains number 2 Russian oil buyer in May

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:09
CREA said India imported Russian hydrocarbons worth a total of 5.8 billion euros ($6.7 billion) and crude oil constituted 83% of the purchase. China remained biggest importer of Russian energy with purchases totalling nearly 7 billion euros ($8.1 billion), the report said.
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Seafarers are rarely aware of sanctioned, ‘dark ship’ status

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:03
Captain Savio Ramos, general secretary of Maritime Union of India (MUI) said a sailor has the option to seek de-boarding from a ship once it enters the restricted zone and as per norms, the company concerned is bound to send them back to town and most firms have done so and changed crew. He added that sailors concerned need to decide and take a call.
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