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The three-member team is expected to submit its report in 20 days after which a technical team will visit the land for further evaluation

The DC directs health officials to maintain strict surveillance in the Malnad region, particularly in ‘hotspots’ where monkey deaths have been reported

Jai Bharat Mata Seva Samiti will take out a procession from Lad Chincholi to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru

It says the statues of late leaders need not be covered, but the photographs of politically active leaders must be covered. It also issues a clarification in respect of cases wherein individuals are found carrying cash

State govt. should strictly enforce the 15 days rule for arrears clearance, they say

The sculpture is being installed in the compound of the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex near Government Medical College, Palakkad

Head Constable Sridhar Murthy found the man lying on the track after having allegedly consumed alcohol. He quickly pulled him to safety, preventing a potential tragedy.

The Congress accused the BJP of "vote chori" and "murdering democracy" in Haryana's Rajya Sabha elections after cross-voting and invalid ballots marred the contest. Despite acknowledging internal cross-voting and promising strict action against its MLAs, the Congress secured one seat, while the BJP won the other. The outcome has ignited a political battle and an internal party crisis.

Steve Smith and David Warner face uncertainty over joining the Pakistan Super League due to rising security concerns. Tensions, travel disruptions, and a “Do Not Travel” alert for Peshawar have raised alarms. While preparations continue, players are weighing safety risks, with contingency plans like emergency evacuation under consideration before final decisions are made.

OpenAI has delayed its proposed "adult mode" for ChatGPT following internal concerns about user safety, including emotional dependence and access by minors. Advisers warned of potential misuse and unhealthy user behavior, prompting the company to re-evaluate its age-detection systems and content boundaries before a future release.

Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to injury, delaying his return by nearly five months. Pat Cummins is also recovering and may join later. Meanwhile, players like Steve Smith face safety concerns over joining the Pakistan Super League amid regional tensions, with evacuation plans being considered.

India has accused Pakistan of fabricating Islamophobia narratives at the UN, questioning Islamabad's treatment of minorities and its actions against Afghanistan. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish urged the UN to address all religious discrimination, not just one faith, highlighting India's large Muslim population and pluralistic ethos. He warned against weaponizing religion for political gain.

Meta's potential workforce reduction of up to 20% is viewed by analysts not as a setback, but as a strategic move to become an AI-first organization. This restructuring aims to leverage AI for significant cost and performance advantages, potentially creating an insurmountable competitive edge. The company's substantial AI investments and previous successes in efficiency suggest this could redefine industry standards.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed he avoids banking apps due to their invasive permissions, questioning why they need access to SMS, contacts, and calls. He contrasted this with Zerodha's Kite app, which requests zero permissions, highlighting the Principle of Least Privilege and SEBI's strong two-factor authentication as enabling security without intrusive data collection.

Dhoni, 44, will play for CSK when the season begins on March 28. De Villiers said Dhoni’s recent trend of batting at No. 8 or 9 limits his impact.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, released after NSA detention, stated Ladakh's goal is dialogue with the Centre. He called his release a "win-win," enabling trust-building for meaningful talks. Wangchuk, detained for six months, expressed relief at avoiding sharing his "horror stories" from jail, hoping for constructive engagement.