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Random Musing: Why Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire isn't the real headline

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 05:16
But Musk is more Tony Stark than Messrs Lee, Lieber, Heck and Kirby could have ever imagined. While Stark has his suits, JARVIS, and a defence-tech empire, Musk has Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, xAI and Neuralink. If Stark could privatise world peace, Musk can swing a presidential election at will. Not to mention that Musk’s narcissism makes Stark look humble in comparison, as does Musk's wealth which makes Tony look lik
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Meta's highest paid employee Alexandr Wang 'admits' the company's previous AI policy didn't work

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 03:42
Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang has admitted that the company's open-source AI playbook no longer fits its frontier models, with Muse Spark kept proprietary after early training flagged bio risk and other safety concerns. Wang says rival AI labs are seeing the same risks scale up. Meanwhile, Meta is testing subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and its AI chatbot to diversify beyond ads.
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Late-night ride in client’s Mercedes turns fatal for car dealer, friend in Bengaluru

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 01:59
A late-night drive in a Mercedes-Benz SUV tragically ended near Hoskote after crashing into a divider on the Satellite Town Ring Road. The driver, car dealer Rizwan, was found in a water body, while his companion, Saajiya, died at the scene. Police suspect speeding and reckless driving caused the fatal accident.
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TMC lurches from crisis to crisis: Mamata's party battles for survival as rebel MPs move to stake claim

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:56
TMC, which had been running its Delhi office from Partha Bhowmick’s bungalow at 20, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road since last year, moved to 61 South Avenue about a week ago after it learnt that Bhowmick was among the dissidents, according to party sources. It had earlier been operating out of Nadimul Haque’s residence, to which it has now returned.
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US ban on Anthropic models sparks AI sovereignty concerns

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:15
The two use the same underlying model and are distinguished only by their safeguards: Fable 5 is the safeguarded version released to the public, while Mythos 5, with those cyber restrictions lifted, had been reserved for a small group of vetted partners. Cybersecurity experts warn that broad restrictions could undermine defensive security efforts while accelerating calls for sovereign AI capabilities.
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India remains number 2 Russian oil buyer in May

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:09
CREA said India imported Russian hydrocarbons worth a total of 5.8 billion euros ($6.7 billion) and crude oil constituted 83% of the purchase. China remained biggest importer of Russian energy with purchases totalling nearly 7 billion euros ($8.1 billion), the report said.
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Seafarers are rarely aware of sanctioned, ‘dark ship’ status

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 22:03
Captain Savio Ramos, general secretary of Maritime Union of India (MUI) said a sailor has the option to seek de-boarding from a ship once it enters the restricted zone and as per norms, the company concerned is bound to send them back to town and most firms have done so and changed crew. He added that sailors concerned need to decide and take a call.
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Will voice aspirations of Global South at G7 summit: PM Modi

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:50
After his meeting with Macron on Sunday in Nice, Modi will travel to Slovakia for the first ever visit by an Indian PM to the country since its independence in 1993 before returning to France for the Evian G7 summit on June 16-17. Modi is expected to underscore India’s concerns over the consequences of the West Asia conflict, including the energy crisis, for the Global South in his engagements while stressing the significance of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Need for ‘antifragile system’: PM Modi's principal secretary PK Mishra

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:46
Mishra added while traditional approaches often focus on ‘bouncing back’ after disruption, the emerging paradigm requires systems that can learn, adapt, and emerge stronger through disruption, moving towards bouncing forward and increasingly becoming antifragile systems. “The objective today is not only recovery but building stronger institutions, infrastructure and governance systems capable of managing future shocks and uncertainties,” he added.
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Brazil vs Morocco live score: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C updates

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:43
Brazil and Morocco are set for one of the standout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Brazil begin their search for a sixth world title under Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco look to continue the momentum created by their historic 2022 campaign. With stars such as Vinicius Junior, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz on the field, fans can expect a competitive and high-quality contest from the opening whistle.
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CPM asks Congress to stop being ‘facilitator for ED, Modi govt’

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:37
Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting, Baby in a sharply worded letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had pointed to allegations by Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders during the Kerala polls of CPI(M) and the BJP colluding and calls for ED action against then CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The Left party had asked the Congress to “clear the air regarding such disruptive moves” with CPI(M)’s Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas strongly raising the matter at the INDIA meeting.
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Centre asks Telangana CM to probe 1,600 crore missing coal

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:31
In his letter, the coal minister said the allegations could impact the financial stability of SCCL, especially in the backdrop of its current financial position due to unpaid dues exceeding Rs 51,500 crore by Telangana govt. SCCL is jointly owned by the Telangana govt and the Centre in a 51:49 equity ratio and has a workforce of nearly 40,000 employees.
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After Mumbai birthday cake ordeal, pins & wires in food banned

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:26
The nationwide advisory, issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 12, follows reports of metallic pins and wires being found in cakes and attached to food packets. “There exists a significant risk that such pins may inadvertently be consumed by consumers, resulting in injury and adverse health consequences,” FSSAI said in its advisory.
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Demographic panel to visit metros, industrial & border areas to study population changes

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:23
Home minister Amit Shah Saturday chaired a meeting with senior MHA officials to review arrangements for proper facilitation of the committee. The first meeting of the panel has already been convened and its agenda formulated. “MHA will provide logistical and other necessary support for proper functioning of the committee,” a ministry official said.
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EAM Jaishankar calls Marco Rubio on sailor deaths, US stands by attacks

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:17
After having twice summoned the American envoy over US military strikes on foreign-flagged ships carrying Indian mariners, India further escalated the issue as external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s protest in a phone call with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. “Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,” Jaishankar later posted on X.
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5 Indian Air Force men killed in An-32 crash, co-pilot survives

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 21:12
IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief,” IAF said in a post on X on Saturday. Giving details, IAF said the “aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam. Crash site management and initial enquiries are on at this time.”
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After SC's NDA verdict, Flt Cdt Minakshi among first women to join IAF

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 19:42
In mid-2021, the Supreme Court's historic verdict shattered a glass ceiling with NDA opening its gates to women. Minakshi seized the moment and cleared the examination, conquered SSB, and after nine months of waiting, received the call letter. On 6th Aug 2022, she stepped into NDA, making history. On May 30, 2025, dressed in gleaming white patrols, she crossed the hallowed 'Antim Pag' at Khetarpal Parade Ground, earning the prestigious title —ex-NDA.
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India joins elite group of nations with BMD capability as DRDO conducts 3 missile tests

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 19:32
Separately, a maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was carried out successfully. The missile demonstrated pinpoint navigation, low-level sea-skimming flight and terminal accuracy against maritime targets. Congratulating DRDO, defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a post on X on Saturday, said, “Multi-layered BMD capability was successfully demonstrated. These tests demonstrate multiple crucial technologies to bolster the country’s defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
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