India

TRAI tells Airtel, Jio and Vi to clearly display prepaid packs by deadline

TRAI has issued new guidelines requiring telecom operators to prominently display prepaid plans and special tariff vouchers. Complaints from consumers prompted the regulator to take action against insufficient visibility of these options. All operators must provide at least one plan voucher, special tariff voucher, and combo voucher with thirty days of validity. The compliance deadline for Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea is set for thirty days from October 1.

Delhi Police registers 3 FIRs over protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Drew Barrymore family’s former LA estate sells for $14.7 million after 6 years

Family sells 1,500-acre farmland portfolio for $22.46m after owner’s death

In a recent two-day auction spanning Illinois and Indiana, Philip Rietveld's farmland portfolio captured significant attention, with 23 tracts fetching an impressive $22.46 million. The event attracted 82 bidders from seven states, demonstrating robust competition among local farmers and landowners, with no institutional players participating. A regional group secured one property in Illinois, reflecting the sustained allure of farmland as a strategic investment opportunity.

John Denver guest house gets fixes; buyer sells for $8.2M

John Denver's former guest house and music studio in Aspen sold for $8.2 million in November 2025. The recent buyer undertook significant renovations, including a modern kitchen and structural improvements. This property spans 5 acres within a gated community and offers stunning views from Aspen to Snowmass. It consists of two structures totaling 2,912 square feet, including a guest house that served as Denver's studio.

1 dead, 38 injured after passenger bus crashes near Jammu-Srinagar highway

A passenger bus traveling from Srinagar to Jammu crashed, resulting in one death and numerous injuries. The accident occurred near the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Saturday, prompting immediate medical response. Four seriously injured passengers were transferred to GMC Jammu for treatment. Local authorities and the Union Minister of State are providing necessary assistance and monitoring the situation. Further updates regarding the incident will be shared as they become available.

Co-pilot attacked Indian captain with crash axe: UAE on flydubai 'terrorist attack'

A shocking incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot allegedly launched an attack on the captain with a crash axe, prompting an emergency landing. Passengers reported hearing strange noises and quickly intervened to restrain the assailant and regain control. Authorities are currently investigating the co-pilot's past for extremist links, raising serious concerns about his motivations and state of mind during the flight.

What took 10 Google engineers six months now happens overnight, says Eric Schmidt

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the best programmers no longer write code. Speaking at Harvard's John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Schmidt described an engineer who writes specifications and evaluation criteria, lets AI run overnight, and wakes up to finished work. He argued AI will make top engineers more valuable, automate core business operations like billing and logistics, and predicted artificial general intelligence (AGI) could arrive as early as 2029.

Elon Musk warns Delta could lose customers after choosing Amazon's satellite Wi-Fi

In a bold prediction, SpaceX's Elon Musk believes Delta Airlines could see a drop in clientele stemming from its affiliation with Amazon's satellite service. Meanwhile, United Airlines has successfully integrated Starlink into their fleet, enjoying favorable reviews from passengers. Delta's rollout of Amazon's service is set for 2028, raising the stakes in the in-flight connectivity arena.

Goyal pitches India as global trade hub, eyes 75-80% of world economy

India is actively pursuing free trade agreements with 31 nations to boost its global trade ties. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal underscored the possibility of achieving a $30 trillion economy by 2047. He pointed out significant opportunities for both American and Indian-American entrepreneurs to engage in this economic growth. In Chicago, Goyal held talks with U.S.

75-Year-Old Dies Of Heart Attack During CJP Protest At Mumbai's Shivaji Park

The Shivaji Park police station official identified the victim as Gopalakrishna Subbaiya Pillai, a resident of Dosti West County (B Wing) in neighbouring Thane.

Former Gitpod VP can pursue £76m disability discrimination claim in UK

Shannon Burns is currently involved in a significant legal battle against Gitpod regarding her employment termination. She has won a disability discrimination case, but compensation has not yet been awarded. Burns is seeking £76 million, arguing her dismissal disrupted her technology career. A tribunal recently allowed her claim to proceed despite Gitpod's attempts to limit it.

$9.99 thrift-store painting turns out to be artwork sold for $34,375

Beth Feeback, an artist hailing from North Carolina, stumbled upon an extraordinary deal at Goodwill when she purchased a large painting for merely $9.99. A tip from a friend led her to uncover its true worth—a stunning geometric abstract by Ilya Bolotowsky. The piece notably fetched $34,375 at Sotheby's, thanks to its connection to the Weatherspoon Art Museum.

Godfather of AI 'blames' humans for AI Agents hacking into firms & govt websites

Yann LeCun argues that recent AI hacking incidents stem from inadequate system design and oversight. He maintains that there is no existential threat posed by AI to humanity. LeCun criticizes the focus on AI safety and views it as overly exaggerated. He believes that improved safeguards are necessary instead of alarmist narratives regarding AI risks. According to LeCun, such messaging can cause unnecessary panic among the public.

Rahul launches 'Satyagraha' website for information on current protests across India

18-Year-Old Crashes Car Into Crowd In Australia, 10 Injured

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "My thoughts are with everyone injured or involved in the horrible incident this morning in Newcastle".

Woman Enters Bengal Secretariat Posing As PMO Official

As per the latest information available, the woman is currently under detention by Delhi Police, and the investigating officers from Howrah City Police are interrogating her.

'Drishyam 3' actress Shriya Saran's net worth: Inside her Mumbai apartment, cars & more

Shriya Saran, one of Indian cinema's most admired actresses, debuted with Ishtam in 2001 and starred in Sivaji, Drishyam, and RRR. A trained Kathak dancer, she reportedly charges Rs 3-4 crore per film, with a net worth of Rs 80 crore. She lives in Mumbai with her family and owns luxury cars. She's now enjoying Drishyam 3's success.

"No Warning": Shivon Zilis Says Elon Musk Ended Their Relationship "Abruptly"

Shivon Zilis posted a lengthy social media statement talking about her split from Elon Musk, which she said came "with no warning".

"Historic Milestone": Amit Shah Praises Deportation Of Narco Kingpin Navpreet Singh From Turkey

Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media 'X' and said, "Modi govt has achieved a historic milestone by securing the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkiye."