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Global energy prices are soaring due to Middle East conflict, with Hong Kong experiencing the world's highest petrol costs. Despite this, authorities assure supply stability, largely from mainland China. The high prices, driven by duties and land costs, impact logistics and inflation, prompting some drivers to refuel across the border.

Iran's foreign minister has alerted the UN to grave risks of radioactive contamination following recent US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. A projectile near the facility killed one staff member, prompting IAEA concerns about escalating attacks near nuclear infrastructure and the potential for accidents.

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman revealed the company currently lacks the computing power for the largest AI models, competing in the mid-class range. He outlined a roadmap for building internal compute capacity and self-sufficiency over the next few years, aiming to develop state-of-the-art AI systems and reduce reliance on external partners.

At a review meeting on the development of Gnana Saraswati Temple in Basara on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that temples and their premises cannot be made political platforms and officials must ensure measures to curb such activities.

AI cannot be used to author, generate, or substantially compose any judgment, final order, or binding legal ruling, even if subsequently reviewed by a judge, according to the policy document

Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-run victory over Gujarat Titans, thanks to skipper Riyan Parag's astute captaincy. Parag's bold decision to hand Jofra Archer the crucial penultimate over, influenced by Dhruv Jurel, proved pivotal. Archer's disciplined bowling restricted Gujarat, allowing Tushar Deshpande to seal the win in the final over. Former stars lauded Parag's composure and leadership.

During the demolition drive near Charminar, Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig Quadri came in support of the shop owners, and started arguing with the police and GHMC staff aggressively.

she provided an outline of a harrowing experience involving deception, physical violence, financial exploitation, and religious coercion. The victim met the accused, Nawaz, when he approached her to rent a shop. She alleged he falsely claimed to have converted to Hinduism and changed his name to Navadurga to gain her trust.

Grieving families of the Air India flight crash victims have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for the release of black box data. Ten months after the tragedy that claimed 260 lives, they seek answers regarding the cause of the disaster. The families are demanding transparency, requesting either public disclosure or private sharing of the crucial cockpit and flight recorder information.

A political row has erupted within the party following allegations against Raghav Chadha. Chadha has vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them a coordinated campaign. This public exchange of claims signifies an escalating internal divide within the party.

Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accused MP Raghav Chadha of deleting past social media posts critical of PM Modi and the BJP. Bharadwaj claims Chadha has 'reshaped his public profile' by removing critical remarks, presenting a 'new, polished version'. This follows a public rift after Chadha's removal as AAP's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha.

In the battle for 42 constituencies spread across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, LDF and UDF are focussed on not yielding ground to the NDA, which is buoyed by the BJP’s ascendancy, chiefly in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, in the local body polls

Tech giant Meta has indefinitely halted all collaborations with AI data startup Mercor following a significant security breach. The incident potentially exposed sensitive training data from major AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. This has sparked widespread concern across the AI industry, prompting other leading companies to urgently assess the impact on their proprietary datasets and intellectual property.

The Southern Derby sees RCB, fresh off a dominant win, host a struggling CSK. RCB, rebuilt and title-winning, faces a transitional CSK that has faltered in recent seasons. With contrasting preparation times and a more settled RCB lineup, the match presents a significant challenge for the visitors.

According to the National Center for Seismology, the source of the tremors was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered near the Koraput region of Odisha, specifically in the vicinity of Jeypore.

Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have resumed Iranian crude oil purchases after a seven-year hiatus, securing their energy needs. The government confirmed no payment hurdles exist for these imports, assuring India's crude oil requirements for the coming months are fully met. This strategic shift diversifies sourcing amidst global supply chain challenges.

Madhya Pradesh, a State with the country’s largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Project Tiger was launched in 1973