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Trucks carrying arecanut stopped in Maharashtra, samples sent for testing

Elon Musk, once the world's first trillionaire, has seen his net worth dip below the 13-figure mark to $957 billion. A significant sell-off in Tesla and SpaceX shares, following SpaceX's IPO surge, has led to this decline. Concerns over an AI market bubble and potential interest rate hikes are contributing to the downturn in tech stocks.

Polaroid's new campaign is raising alarms about the significant water consumption of AI data centers. Highlighting concerns over the environmental impact, the vintage camera company urges people to enjoy natural water resources before they are depleted. While not anti-digital, Polaroid champions human connection and the preservation of natural elements, sparking a wider debate on AI's resource demands.

Deceased identified as Gokul and Ashwin, both in their early 20s and natives of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

Has submitted a request to the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) to distribute these certificates to candidates in digital form

Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti have arrived in Vietnam, marking a significant step in deepening defense ties. This deployment highlights India's growing naval presence and its commitment to maritime security in Southeast Asia. The visit underscores the strong strategic partnership between India and Vietnam, emphasizing shared concerns for a stable, rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific.

The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April

At least 9 people have died and around 69 others have been hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The incident has raised concerns about ammonia poisoning and the dangers associated with industrial gas leaks. So, what exactly is ammonia poisoning? What are the symptoms? How is it treated?

From being a Thackeray-led party as the voice of the ‘Marathi Manoos’ in 1966, Shiv Sena is now reduced to playing second-fiddle to BJP and Thackeray’s control decimated

Mumbai grappled with heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging on June 23, causing significant traffic disruptions. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, warning of intense showers and thunderstorms. Despite the adverse weather, no official announcement has been made regarding school or college closures for tomorrow. Educational institutions are expected to operate normally unless further directives are issued by the administration.

A Hoshiarpur consumer commission has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh to a software engineer. The project, "Krisha Heights," promised completion within four years of a 2015 application, but remained on paper for over a decade. The commission slammed the delay as an unfair trade practice, stating builders cannot collect funds without approvals and use them as interest-free capital. The refund includes 7% annual interest.

Ravneet Singh Bittu had failed to appear before the Commission on two previous occasions

Decades ago, the Veeranam project, meant for bringing water to Chennai, had continued to evoke controversy for long

In view of the heavy rainfall in the upper catchments, a substantial rise in water levels and flow velocity is anticipated in the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries in the downstream areas of Assam

The inquiries started after the track between Q9 Berth of the port and the office of Tata Global Beverages were found dismantled, triggering suspicions about loss of valuable steel rails

Matt Henry has achieved a historic feat, joining Jasprit Bumrah at the pinnacle of the ICC Test bowling rankings. Both pacers now share the World No. 1 spot with 870 rating points. Henry's remarkable 11-wicket haul at The Oval propelled him to this elite status, ending a 36-year wait for a New Zealand seamer to reach the top.

Writer-lyricist Madhan Karky and Ayelet Studio head Abraham K take us through the making of their historical open-world game and speak about the challenges of making a rooted Tamil game with international appeal

Principal District and Sessions Judge G.A. Manjunatha said that he had reported the threat to the police without delay

Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after defeating DR Congo 1-0 in their Group K clash on Wednesday. The South American side made it two wins from two matches after previously beating Uzbekistan 3-1. With six points from their opening two games, Colombia have secured qualification for the knockout stage with one group match still to play.