Rusty & faded: USS Lincoln with 5,000 war-weary sailors docks in Thailand

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IIT Madras student ranks in top 0.6% at Google PromptWars 2026 hackathon

Shreyansh Gupta, a BS learner at IIT Madras, secured 278th place among 46,719 participants at the Google for Developers × Hack2skill PromptWars 2026 hackathon, placing him in the top 0.6%. His submission focused on enhancing the experience of large-scale sporting events and received an AI evaluation score of 88.81 out of 100, including a perfect score for efficiency. Beyond competitive hackathons, Gupta has been building expertise in areas such as AI agents, full-stack development, and augmented reality. He is also involved in student-led technology initiatives, underscoring his commitment to applying technical knowledge to real-world problems.

US Strikes Oil Import Deal with Venezuela to Boost Reserves and Cut Costs

The United States has negotiated an agreement with Venezuela to import crude oil, with the primary goal of replenishing American energy reserves. The deal involves access to significant untapped Venezuelan oil fields and includes a private company as part of the arrangement. However, any tangible impact on fuel prices for American consumers is not expected for several months. Analysts note that the long-term success of the collaboration remains uncertain, as political shifts in either country could jeopardize the agreement.

'When there is business, there is CEO': Raut flags corporatisation of Ram Mandir