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Delhi protest: Cops caught on hop as Gandhis sit-in despite heavy presence
Amid a heavy security deployment, Congress leaders Gandhi, Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge led the march alongside Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee of the All India Trinamool Congress, and Supriya Sule of NCP-SP.
United passengers spent 12 hours waiting to fly from Washington to Rome, but a series of mechanical, weather and crew problems changed everything
United Airlines Flight 884 faced significant delays due to technical issues, weather complications, and crew time limits. Passengers boarded in Washington, D.C., but experienced an extended wait before the flight was finally canceled. Ultimately, travelers spent approximately 12 hours at the airport before rebooking on a later flight to Rome. The prolonged disruption raised frustrations among passengers, who questioned the handling of the situation.
Rahul Gandhi takes centre stage as Opposition takes SIR fight to Delhi's streets
Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested near the Election Commission office against the CEC's alleged hand in the SIR events. Gandhi sought to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar to address allegations of vote rigging. The protest resulted in several leaders being detained by police. BJP slammed the opposition's actions.
What happened inside Russia’s 'plague' lab: Was it a bioweapon leak? Here's what officials revealed about the mystery
Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Pneumonic plague occurs when the infection affects the lungs. It can spread from one person to another through respiratory droplets.
The vulnerability storm has begun: AI finds security flaws faster than firms can fix them
AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploitation, widening the gap between vulnerabilities emerging and organisations fixing them. Combined with vulnerability chaining and rapidly changing exposure, severity alone is no longer enough to determine what matters most.
Physical AI startups moot industry body to set data-collection standards
The proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments from where they can access and collect data needed to train robots at a fixed rate, one of the founders said.
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Protesters detained outside Delhi police station, demand FIR over journalists’ harassment claims
Protesters assembled outside the Parliament Street police station, asking for an FIR regarding sexual harassment claims. Three women journalists alleged police personnel harassed them during a protest at Jantar Mantar. They criticized the police for not providing CCTV footage or updates on the case. The New Delhi district police have transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for investigation.

Former Prince Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest, Telegraph says
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police following his recent arrest. He faces allegations of leaking documents to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as trade envoy. Following his arrest, Mountbatten-Windsor was questioned and denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. His relationship with Epstein led to his resignation from royal duties in 2019. He has requested a judicial review concerning police search warrants for his homes.

Red light over Delhi's 'green' crackers
Supreme Court has allowed the use of specified green firecrackers this festive season, regulating their hours of use. The court is still determining the exact timings for when these firecrackers can be used. Despite these permits, concerns about pollution remain prevalent, especially in the Indo-Gangetic Plain region.

Lockheed Martin to expand production in India, if it wins transport aircraft bid
Lockheed Martin is planning to enhance its production capabilities in India based on a tender for 60 medium transport aircraft. This procurement is valued at USD 10.5 billion, attracting several Indian firms as partners. Lockheed Martin's proposal includes 12 flyaway aircraft and 48 to be manufactured in India. The company aims to upgrade the existing C-130J fleet of the Indian Air Force.

Content creator sells 450 cups of coffee outside corporate office, earns Rs 18,000 in a day; internet reacts
Devansh Tyagi, a creative content maker, decided to set up a coffee stall just outside a bustling corporate office to assess his potential earnings. He priced his cups at Rs 40 and claimed to have served around 450 customers in a single day. During their breaks, people shared their thoughts on the coffee's flavor, while sales varied throughout the hours.

Owner denied insurance claim after car catches fire from a puncture on highway, insurer ordered to pay Rs 70.75 lakh
A car owner whose vehicle caught fire after being parked on a highway following a tyre puncture was denied an insurance claim over the vehicle being left unattended. A consumer commission rejected the insurer's reasoning and ordered a full payout along with interest and compensation.

Bengaluru techie left high paying job and Rs 30,000 rent to shift back to Hugli. Now he is eearning less, but living better, shares life lesson: 'Company brand doesn't matter if...'
Sometimes, a lower-paying job in a tier 2 town may be boring and not as illustrious as a job in top metro cities like Bengaluru or Mumbai, but it can come with several benefits, such as a great work-life balance, a better quality of life, and fewer expenses. A tech professional recently revealed what he learned after he shifted to Bengaluru for a dream job and what made him come back.

Stop showing your best performance in office: Follow the 80 percent rule instead, says career advisor to all corporate employees
A career advisor has sparked a debate over a common workplace habit: giving 100% every single day. She explains why consistently finishing tasks early and staying available beyond office hours can quietly change what employers expect from you and suggests a different approach that leaves room for difficult workdays and personal emergencies.

How to watch Tyler Perry’s ‘Doing Life’: Netflix release, cast and trailer
The new Tyler Perry movie follows a single mother and a former prisoner whose lives change after they meet. Here is what to know about the story, trailer, cast and Netflix release.

Jobseeker selects ‘do not contact previous employer’ on application, gets questioned by potential boss during interview; within 3 hours receives a surprise lunch invitation VP
A candidate faced an unexpected interview where the potential supervisor made odd comments and scrutinized their references. The interviewer disclosed that the role had several contenders, making the competition apparent. Afterward, the candidate was invited to lunch by the VP, signaling continued interest. Yet, the candidate found themselves questioning what working for such a manager might entail.

Anthropic turns to Hindu philosophy to teach Claude right from wrong
Anthropic is integrating insights from Hindu philosophy and various religious traditions to guide AI chatbot Claude's moral framework. Participants, including Swami Sarvapriyananda, have been consulted on complex ethical issues. The goal is to enable Claude to navigate ambiguous moral situations beyond simple rule-following.

Dino Morea allegedly arrested by Mumbai Police in Rs 65.54 crore Mithi River scam. Actor was questioned for 6 hours
Dino Morea has reportedly been arrested by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing after extensive questioning at his residence. The actor's name surfaced during the investigation of alleged financial irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. Read on to know more about it in detail.

Anthropic invited Hindu monk to teach Claude right from wrong; company turns to Vedanta to explore consciousness and whether AI can ever have a sense of self
Anthropic flew Hindu monk Swami Sarvapriyananda to its San Francisco office as part of a wider effort to shape Claude's moral character through its constitution, bringing in religious and philosophical thinkers from multiple traditions to explore ethics, consciousness and whether AI could ever be owed moral consideration.

"I followed guidelines, never used casteist words": IIT Bombay professor Doolla tells Crime Branch on the suicide case
Mumbai Crime Branch has examined Professor Suryanarayan Doolla's statement regarding Sahil Wakode's tragic death. Doolla was questioned for eight to ten hours and denied all allegations against him. He claimed to have adhered to all institutional guidelines while interacting with Sahil. Sahil, a second-year student, died by suicide amid allegations of caste-based harassment at IIT Bombay.

FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns
A FlyDubai flight with 182 people faced a near-crash incident due to an attack on the cockpit. The co-pilot, previously barred from flying in Oman, was hired by the UAE airline. Investigations are ongoing with both Israeli and Emirati officials involved. The UAE has suspended all flights to Israel, complicating travel for many passengers. The captain of the flight, praised for his actions, continues to recover in Abu Dhabi.

Donald Trump reportedly used Elon Musk’s Grok AI before Maduro capture
In a surprising twist, Donald Trump reportedly turned to Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot in late 2025 to assess Venezuelans' feelings towards a future mission targeting their then-president Nicolás Maduro.

Inside FlyDubai's 4-hour ordeal: A cockpit fight, steep descents and alternating distress codes
FlyDubai flight 1073 experienced a violent incident shortly after take-off, involving the captain fighting the copilot. The aircraft underwent drastic altitude changes, prompting a distress signal indicating unlawful interference. Following a tumultuous flight path, the plane turned towards Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it made an emergency landing. Investigations are underway to determine the motives behind the incident involving the crew members.

Ohio minimum wage to rise 3.5% to $11.40 in 2027; Walmart, Olive Garden among brands facing new wage rule
Ohio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027. Tipped employees will see their minimum wage rise to $5.70, with tips being additional. This increase is part of a constitutional requirement linked to inflation rates. Businesses with annual gross receipts over $420,000 will be affected by this wage adjustment. The increase reflects the Consumer Price Index change over the previous year, as reported.

As gold hallmarking charges rise, fraudsters get busy too
Gold hallmarking charges have risen significantly, causing concern among industry stakeholders regarding potential fraud. Awareness of the Hallmark Unique Identification number remains low across various cities in India. The All-India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council has highlighted the challenges jewelers face due to increased costs and processing times. They are advocating for a return to previous hallmarking rates to alleviate financial burdens.

A fight in the cockpit, a plunge from 33,000 feet: Inside the FlyDubai mid-air crisis
A pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates attacked another pilot during the journey. This incident led to a rapid altitude loss, causing panic among the passengers on board. Quick actions by crew members and a passenger allowed them to regain control of the aircraft. The flight was redirected and successfully landed in Saudi Arabia without any fatalities.

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik marshalled out of J-K Assembly
Mehraj Malik, the AAP MLA from Doda, protested in the Legislative Assembly, claiming he was denied speaking time. He entered the well of the House during the Question Hour to voice his grievances. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather ordered his removal as he continued to protest. Malik alleged that his security provisions were withdrawn and stated this placed him in danger.

Five suspects bailed after suspected RAF Fairford plot as UK police face questions
The U.K. counterterrorism police released five suspects arrested near a U.S. air force base in England. Investigations revealed no explosives were found in the vans associated with the suspects. Concerns were raised about the suspects' potential links to foreign actors, including Iran and Russia. Local residents expressed fear and confusion following the incident and subsequent evacuation orders. Authorities have stated that the suspects remain under investigation with stringent conditions.

Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie asks if the difference is worth the travel from Madurai every week
A software engineer earning Rs 57 lakh at a fully remote startup is considering a Rs 68.2 lakh base-and-bonus offer from a public US SaaS company that requires two days a week in Bengaluru. The move could also mean spending around Rs 17 lakh to exercise existing startup options. His plan for weekly overnight train journeys between Madurai and Bengaluru has sparked varied reactions on Reddit.
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