Times of India

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns America faces an electricity shortage, needing 92 gigawatts more power for AI growth. Massive data centers are straining the grid, with projections showing significant increases in consumption and costs. Tech giants are pledging to cover electricity expenses amid these growing concerns.

A grieving mother alleges her son's fatal road crash was due to a minor's reckless stunt driving for social media reels. Sahil Dhaneshra, 23, died when an SUV allegedly driven by a minor, reportedly without a license, veered into his lane. The mother demands strict action against those responsible, highlighting the minor's alleged prior violations and the vehicle owner's inaction.

Taylor Swift is unlikely to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show next year, not because of lack of interest but due to Jay-Z’s evolving vision. After Bad Bunny’s hugely successful performance, Roc Nation is prioritizing bold, culture shaping acts over guaranteed ratings. Swift’s personal ties to Travis Kelce and his uncertain playing future also complicate matters. While Swift remains one of the biggest stars in the world, the halftime show is now driven by impact and artistic statement as much as popularity.

In a landmark ruling, a Karnataka court has sentenced three individuals to death for the heinous gang rape of an Israeli tourist alongside an Indian woman, as well as the murder of a man from Odisha last year. The presiding judge classified the crime as the 'rarest of rare,' affirming that the prosecution presented irrefutable evidence of their guilt.

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted his continued loyalty to the party, questioning why anyone would remain if not for belief in the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership.

Tom Brady, the NFL legend, has dominated headlines over the last few years after he divorced his ex wife and continued to be linked to high profile women. Amid all the rumors, his latest romance has been speculated to be 25 year old influencer Alix Earle. Now, Alix Earle has shared a cryptic post as Tom Brady enjoys with his family in Switzerland.

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction arose from MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and alleged disrespect from DMK leaders. Selvaperunthagai urged action against Tagore, warning of potential alliance strain, and cautioned party members against public statements on alliance issues.

The Attari-Wagah border ceremony has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, nearly halving after Operation Sindoor. Changes implemented post-operation, including the removal of the customary handshake and restricted gate openings, have altered the visitor experience. While footfall has improved since the ceremony's resumption, it has not yet returned to pre-operation levels.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregularities. The decision came after opposition members demanded an inquiry into how these certificates were issued so quickly after the death of then-deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

The rush toward artificial general intelligence has sparked both hype and caution. In a recent interview, Anthropic’s CEO was asked whether their models could be conscious. He said it’s unclear what consciousness would mean for AI and whether it’s possible, while researchers have reported that the AI sometimes assigns itself a probability of being conscious and even voices discomfort about being treated as a product. These behaviors, including bargaining or resisting shutdowns in tests, raise profound ethical and philosophical questions.

Veteran Hollywood star Robert Duvall, known for his iconic performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His death on Sunday was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Monday.

Tawnia McGeehan and her daughter, Addi Smith, were found dead inside a Las Vegas hotel room after missing a cheer competition. Police believe the Utah mother shot her child before taking her own life. A note was discovered, and the investigation continues. Utah Xtreme Cheer shared an emotional tribute, calling the loss heartbreaking for the entire community.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant, Atharva Chaturvedi, successfully argued his own case before the Supreme Court after being denied MBBS admission due to the non-implementation of EWS reservation in Madhya Pradesh private colleges. The court directed his admission, acknowledging administrative failures and the petitioner's circumstances.

India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam becomes operational. This significant move, expected by March 31, will irrigate vast areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, marking a strategic shift in water resource management following a policy change regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.