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Palantir CEO Alex Karp asserts AI grants the US and allies a decisive edge against Iran, highlighting the "uniquely American" AI revolution. He views Iran's attacks on data centers as a strategic move in modern warfare. Karp also alluded to Palantir's Project Maven's potential role in intelligence operations, though he declined to confirm specific involvement.

Many restaurants in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram remain untouched by the shortage of LPG cylinders since they have for long been operating with firewood stoves.

The canteen, operating since 2017, provides meals and snacks to people at highly subsidised prices.

Candidates not to wear their school uniform; Five-minute grace period allowed 

North Karnataka Sleep Centre, a first such facility in the region, celebrates World Sleep Day in Hubballi

The scheme is designed to provide a daily quota of 55 litre water per person to over 65 lakh people across 76 mandals; 30 ‘Sakhi Nivas’ hostels to ensure safe, affordable accommodation for single working women, widows, and those living away from their families

Andhra Pradesh Farmers’ Organisations Coordination Committee urges immediate procurement at MSP as export disruptions threaten rabi harvest

To resolve long-standing bottlenecks, it approves an additional ₹24.51 crore for procuring an additional gantry crane for tunnel works and gives the nod for pre-closure of legacy contracts of certain Left Main Canal packages

The last such assessment was done by a 2011 expert committee, which projected that 75% of Indians would live in cities by 2030; no national-level evaluation for demands beyond 2030, says standing committee

Consignments worth more than ₹300 crore from the Chittoor cluster have reportedly been stranded at Gulf ports, including Muscat, Kuwait City, and Dubai; the crisis has also disrupted import of leak-proof aseptic barrels and packaging bags from Europe

A.K. Hafeez says a Detailed Project Report for the reconstruction of the Chinnakada flyover will be ready within two weeks. The Mayor also outline plans to revitalise public spaces, enhance waste management with mechanized units, and address water supply issues related to the delayed Njankadavu drinking water project.

Asked if the move was aimed at preventing another ‘Operation Lotus’, he said the MLAs had told him they preferred to stay in Bengaluru as it was safe