Modi to launch Rs 24,800 Cr projects, flag off India's first hydrogen train

Train collides with school van in Bengal's Murshidabad; several students critical

NTA Releases NEET UG 2026 Cut-Off With Results; Over 11.21 Lakh Qualify

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 cut-off marks alongside the examination results. The cut-off details category-wise qualifying percentiles and marks needed for medical college admissions. More than 11.21 lakh candidates have cleared the exam and are now eligible to take part in the counselling process. The qualifying marks this year are higher than those of the previous year, indicating an improvement in overall candidate performance.

Google DeepMind Researcher Quits Over Classified Pentagon AI Deal

Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner has resigned in protest over the company's classified contract with the Pentagon. The deal grants the U.S. military access to Google's Gemini AI for any lawful purpose, with no binding restrictions on autonomous weapons or surveillance. Turner published a detailed 2,000-word resignation note titled 'Why I Left Google DeepMind,' outlining his reasons for leaving. He described months of internal efforts to push back, including petitions, emails to executives, and a 25-page policy framework, all of which failed to produce change. Turner also criticized prominent AI ethics figures, including Stuart Russell, for remaining silent on the matter.

Rachit Singh Denies Wedding Rumours With Huma Qureshi

Actor and acting coach Rachit Singh has firmly dismissed rumours of a wedding with Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi. Speculation about the two had gained momentum after they were spotted together at a wedding reception and made several public appearances as a pair. Rachit, who has worked as an acting coach for over a decade, addressed his professional relationship with both Huma and her brother, actor Saqib Saleem. He also took the opportunity to speak about his long-term ambition of pursuing acting throughout his life.