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Meta releases first-ever AI model from one of its highest-paid teams, after spending billions

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:59
Meta has launched Muse Spark, its first AI model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, aiming to catch up with competitors. This natively multimodal reasoning model powers the Meta AI assistant and is designed for complex reasoning and everyday tasks. While initially smaller and faster, Meta plans further generations to enhance its capabilities.
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Every town to get basic sports infra in next three years, says A.P. Minister

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:58
Development work at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium is being taken at an initial estimated cost of around ₹170 crore, says Ramprasad Reddy.
Categories: National News

Amaravati will be developed as global creative economy hub, says Minister

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:56
Kandula Durgesh discusses integrating content, culture, lifestyle and immersive design into tourism development with stakeholders at Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai
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Priyank Kharge directs zilla panchayat CEOs to ensure there is no drinking water shortage in Karnataka villages

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:49
As Karnataka is facing the peak summer heat, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT and BT Priyank Kharge on Wednesday directed Chief Executive Officers of all zilla panchayats to take urgent and proactive measures to ensure that no village faces a shortage of drinking water during the summer months 
Categories: National News

National politics yet regional sentiment

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:48
The BJP should be careful not to fall foul of regional pride in Odisha
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Netanyahu warns 'finger on trigger', calls ceasefire ‘not the end’

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:46
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing readiness to resume military action if objectives aren't met. Despite cooperation with the US-Iran truce, Israel will continue striking Hezbollah. Meanwhile, 254 deaths were reported in Lebanon from Israeli strikes.
Categories: National News

Delhi records coolest April day in 10 years

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:32
Delhi experienced its coolest April day in a decade, with temperatures plummeting to 28.2°C due to light rain and overcast skies. While a welcome respite, temperatures are set to climb significantly, potentially reaching 38°C by April 14. The recent rainfall also improved air quality, though a dip back to moderate is expected.
Categories: National News

PM Modi wants collective action on women’s reservation, wants all MPs to back amendment Bill

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:31
The Prime Minister says the 2029 Lok Sabha election and Assembly polls in the future must be held with provisions for women’s reservation
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Pawan Khera accuses Assam CM Himanta of using the police to silence questions

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:23
In a recorded video message from an undisclosed location, the Congress leader says his party has only sought answers and would continue to do so
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BJP fields extortion accused against TMC Minister Firhad Hakim

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:22
Out on interim bail, the BJP nominee faces a TMC heavyweight as the party closes its candidate list
Categories: National News

Army Chief visits HAL, takes sortie in Prachand

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:21
The Army Chief assessed indigenous platforms, including the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, along with the upgrade, maintenance and production ecosystems supporting Army Aviation.
Categories: National News

Humayun Kabir’s helicopter ride making lot of political noise in West Bengal

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:15
“I have to address about 50 political rallies in the State and about 20 of them are with Owaisi saheb,” says the Aam Janata Unnyan Party founder and suspended Trinamool Congress leader
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China played bigger role than Pak in getting Iran to negotiation table

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:07
China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan, aims for long-term regional stability.
Categories: National News

West Bengal Assembly elections: Left Front, Congress poll manifestos promise jobs

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:04
Left Front manifesto promises initiatives for heavy and medium scale industrialisation,setting up of new software and hardware parks; Congress manifesto looks like a copy of the Trinamool Congress poll promises
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US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:59
For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable to Tehran. Back-channel diplomacy spearheaded by Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir culminated late Tuesday with the US, Iran and Israel announcing a two-week ceasefire.
Categories: National News

Bombay HC quashes ECI notification for Goa’s Ponda bye-election, day before polling

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:54
Congress leader and Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against the High Court decision.
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