Will schools be closed tomorrow, August 8? Check IMD's heavy rainfall warnings

The IMD's latest weather bulletin has flagged severe rain warnings for multiple regions, including parts of Delhi-NCR, Kerala, and Odisha

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The latest scary-sounding AI milestone: A brand-new virus

While hacks have raised safety alarms, researchers said their experiment could protect against drug-resistant bacteria and save lives.

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‘Operation Safed Sagar’ review: An unusually level-headed Indo-Pak war series

‘Operation Safed Sagar’ occasionally drags and doesn't shun its propaganda duties. But it's a rare war narrative that keeps a cool head and focuses on strategy, processes and individual skill

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Vivo S2 launched in India with Dimensity 7360 Turbo SoC, 7,050mAh battery

Vivo has launched the S2 in India, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo processor.

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Meta Ordered To Pay $567 Million & Overhaul Platforms

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement major safety changes to Facebook and Instagram after ruling the company harmed children's mental health and created a public nuisance. The landmark judgment includes limits on teen usage, notification restrictions, stronger protections against adult contact, AI chatbot safeguards, and enhanced reviews of child abuse reports. Meta has rejected the ruling and announced it will appeal. The case could have far-reaching implications as similar lawsuits against social media companies continue across the United States, potentially reshaping online safety standards for young users.

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RBI sweetens NRI deposit nudge for banks

The RBI's recent measures exempt rupee loans against certain foreign currency deposits from net bank credit calculations, enabling banks to attract more NRI deposits between June and September while simplifying the lending process and supporting India's balance of payments.

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Urbanisation key to India’s developed nation goal by 2047: Panagariya

Economist Arvind Panagariya describes urbanization as ‘the most critical next step’ in India's growth journey, saying the country’s pace has been far too slow compared with economies that successfully transitioned to developed status.

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‘This is total incompetence’: Ranjit Bajaj rejects India U-15 role, slams AIFF

Ranjit Bajaj was appointed the team manager of the India U-15 side on Thursday, with just over two months to go for the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan. He, however, has rejected the role.

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