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ProgrammingDEV Community ·

Taskpods uses Git worktrees to isolate multiple coding agents without orchestration overhead

A developer built Taskpods, a single-file Python CLI tool, to solve filesystem conflicts that arise when running multiple AI coding agents against the same repository simultaneously. The tool leverages Git worktrees to give each agent task its own working directory, branch, and index while sharing a common object database. Released as v0.4.0 with no runtime dependencies, Taskpods supports any agent CLI — including Claude Code, Codex, and Aider — by simply passing commands through without requiring special integration. Each task pod persists after the agent exits, allowing the developer to inspect diffs before committing, opening a pull request via GitHub CLI, or discarding the changes entirely. The project has logged 2,117 cumulative downloads and is being tested to see whether the worktree-based isolation model holds up across diverse real-world use cases.

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IndiaTimes of India ·

Trump praises Modi's opium crackdown but India remains on US drug transit list

US President Donald Trump acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to reduce opium poppy cultivation in India. Despite the praise, Washington has retained India on its list of 23 major drug transit or producing nations. US officials clarified that the designation does not imply India has failed in combating drug trafficking. The US expressed its intent to continue working with India through the bilateral Drug Policy Framework. Trump separately called on China to take stronger measures against the flow of precursor chemicals used in drug production.

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ProgrammingHacker News ·

Friday: Open-Source Persistent Memory Layer for AI Coding Agents via MCP

A developer has released Friday, a self-hosted tool designed to give AI coding agents persistent memory using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The project is open source and available on GitHub under the username itskie. Friday allows AI agents to retain context across sessions, addressing a common limitation in current AI coding workflows. The release was shared on Hacker News, where it received minimal initial traction with 3 points and no comments at the time of posting.

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ProgrammingDEV Community ·

React Query's staleTime and gcTime Explained: Two Settings, Two Jobs

React Query has two commonly confused cache settings — staleTime and gcTime — that control entirely different aspects of data management. staleTime determines how long fetched data is considered fresh, preventing automatic background refetches during that window; it defaults to zero, meaning data is stale the moment it arrives. gcTime, formerly called cacheTime before v5, controls how long unused data lingers in memory after a component unsubscribes, defaulting to five minutes. Misusing these settings causes real bugs: setting staleTime to Infinity stops React Query from ever refetching on its own, while a long gcTime has no effect on how frequently active queries refresh. Developers are advised to treat the two as independent levers — one governing refetch frequency for active subscriptions, the other managing memory cleanup after components unmount.

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IndiaNDTV ·

Zelensky Claims Russia Twice Targeted His Aircraft Over Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russia made two separate attempts to attack his plane while it was flying over Moldova. He made these claims in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday. According to Zelensky, the first incident occurred during an outbound journey through Moldovan airspace, with a second attempt taking place on his return trip. He suggested the attacks were intended to intimidate him rather than as part of broader military operations.

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ProgrammingHacker News ·

Small 4B AI Model Generates Query Plans 81% Faster Than PostgreSQL

A researcher named Rohan Bansal has trained a 4-billion-parameter AI model capable of producing database query plans significantly faster than PostgreSQL. The model, detailed on Bansal's personal site under a project called QORL, achieves an 81% speed improvement over the popular open-source database engine. The work focuses on using machine learning to optimize query planning, a traditionally compute-intensive step in database query execution. The project was shared on Hacker News, where it attracted early attention from the developer community.

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ProgrammingHacker News ·

Developer Reverse-Engineers and Releases Jev-Like AI Model on GitHub

A developer has published a reverse-engineered model inspired by Jev on GitHub under the repository 'jevlike' by user vinnylarouge. The project gained modest traction on Hacker News, accumulating 15 points and 4 comments. The repository appears to be an open-source effort to recreate or approximate the behavior of a Jev-style model. Details about the model's architecture and intended use cases are available through the linked GitHub repository.

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IndiaNDTV ·

J&K Records Zero Stone-Pelting Cases and Just One Militant Recruit in 2025

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded no stone-throwing incidents so far in 2025, marking a significant shift in the region's security landscape. Only one local youth was recruited into militancy during this period, according to the Defence Ministry. Officials attributed the change to young people increasingly turning away from violence. The ministry noted that local youth are now more actively participating in government welfare and employment programs. The developments signal a notable improvement in ground-level stability in the region.

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IndiaNDTV ·

Six Minors Drown in Hyderabad Lake During Ganesh Idol Immersion

Six minors drowned in a lake near Hyderabad while participating in Ganesh idol immersion rituals. The victims were among eight boys residing at a hostel operated by a charitable trust in Pedda Kanjarla village. All eight boys fell into the lake during the immersion ceremony, according to police. Two of the eight boys survived the incident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

New Resident Evil Film Takes Franchise Back to Its Horror-Comedy Roots

A new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger aims to bring the franchise closer to its source material after years of deviation. Paul W.S. Anderson's 2002 original was a commercial success but left many hardcore Capcom fans unsatisfied with its departures from the games. Video game adaptations have long carried a mixed reputation, shaped partly by high-profile failures like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film. Cregger's approach reportedly emphasizes the blend of comedy and horror that defined Capcom's original games. The new project is being positioned as a more faithful interpretation of the beloved survival-horror series.

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ProgrammingDEV Community ·

How DNS Configuration Drift Silently Routes Your Transactional Emails to Spam

Engineers often configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records once and assume email deliverability is permanently secured, but DNS configurations can degrade over time without triggering any application-level errors. Routine DNS migrations, third-party provider updates, or accidental record deletions can silently break mail authentication, causing transactional emails to land in spam folders. Unlike application crashes, domain health drift goes undetected in logs while mailbox providers like Google and Microsoft quietly reject or flag affected messages. Recovering a damaged sender reputation is a slow process that can take weeks, making proactive monitoring far more practical than reactive fixes. Developers can address this by building automated Python-based scripts that validate DNS records and SMTP connectivity on a scheduled basis, alerting teams via Slack before deliverability issues affect end users.

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IndiaNDTV ·

Supreme Court Signals Liberal Bail Stance in Marijuana-Related Cases

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale made verbal observations indicating a lenient approach toward bail in marijuana-related cases. The court noted that accused individuals whose bail pleas have been rejected by lower courts may directly approach the Supreme Court for relief. The remarks highlight the apex court's relatively permissive stance when it comes to granting bail in cases involving marijuana. The observations were made during proceedings and were not part of a formal written order.

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IndiaTimes of India ·

Sophie Cunningham's path to Indiana Fever shaped by hardship and perseverance

Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham, a professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever, has built her WNBA career through years of determination and personal challenges. Her journey began in Columbia, Missouri, where financial hardship and family support played significant roles in shaping her path. Cunningham's story spans a strong college record, a demanding professional schedule, and recoveries from injuries along the way. Beyond her on-court performance, her connection with fans and athletic versatility have defined her as a multidimensional figure in women's basketball.

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ProgrammingHacker News ·

Montana's SB535 Lets Biotech Firms Charge for Pre-Approval Treatments Under State Oversight

Montana has enacted SB535, a law that expands access to experimental drugs beyond existing federal Right-to-Try frameworks by allowing sponsors and clinics to charge patients for pre-approval treatments that have completed FDA Phase 1 trials. The law requires approval from a state-registered private review board called an ETRB, delivery at a licensed clinic, and mandatory adverse-event reporting with enhanced informed consent standards. Proponents argue the legislation addresses a structural flaw in drug development where sponsors under federal rules cannot recoup costs, trapping promising therapies in a funding gap known as the Valley of Death after Phase 1. Economist Alex Tabarrok has described SB535 as the most significant regulatory innovation in drug approval in his lifetime, citing how overcaution at the FDA creates an 'invisible graveyard' of delayed treatments. Critics and supporters alike are watching to see whether the FDA will challenge the state law, and at least one company has already formed the first ETRB to begin operating under the new framework.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Handheld XRF Scanners Can Now Help Identify Ancient Scrolls Worth Deciphering

Scientists have developed a new method to help decipher ancient scrolls using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanning technology. The technique allows researchers to assess which scrolls are most promising for further detailed analysis. Notably, even portable, handheld XRF devices are sufficient to carry out this initial screening process. This development could significantly streamline the study of fragile historical manuscripts by prioritizing the most valuable candidates before more intensive analysis is undertaken.

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IndiaNDTV ·

India Orders Ola, Uber, Rapido to Remove Pre-Ride Tipping Feature

The Indian government has directed ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber, and Rapido to eliminate the option of tipping passengers before a ride begins. The instruction came from officials heading the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which oversees consumer rights in India. Authorities emphasized that tipping must remain a fully voluntary act, left entirely to the passenger's choice. The CCPA stressed that any gratuity option should only be presented, if at all, after the completion of a ride.

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