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Delhi erupts over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh; protest outside High Commission | Targeted killing sparks global outrage: American lawmakers condemn mob lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh | Assam on a ‘powder keg’: Himanta Biswa Sarma flags demographic shift, Chicken’s Neck fears | Bangladesh on edge: Student leader shot as pre-poll violence deepens after Hadi killing | Historic deal sealed: India, New Zealand sign landmark Free Trade Agreement in record time | Supreme court snubs urgent plea to stop PMO’s chadar offering at Ajmer Sharif | Emergency landing drama: Air India flight heads back to Delhi after engine malfunction! | PM Modi slams ‘cut and commission’ TMC in virtual Taherpur address | US launches Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria targeting ISIS after Americans killed | Horror on tracks: Rajdhani Express ploughs into elephant herd, eight killed in Assam

Game-changer? Samsung unveils world-first 6K 3D Odyssey gaming monitor

Dec 24, 2025, at 10:51 am

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its most advanced Odyssey gaming monitor lineup yet, introducing five new models that push the boundaries of resolution, refresh rates and immersive visual performance.

Sona College of Technology hosts Think Salem 2025: To spur startup opportunity from Tier-2 Cities

Dec 23, 2025, at 07:05 pm

Salem: The auditorium at Sona College of Technology was charged with youthful ambition as aspiring entrepreneurs in their early twenties — from Salem and cities across South India, including Kanyakumari, a town of just 22,000 people — converged at Think Salem December 20, 2025.

Apple’s next big move? iPhone 18 production testing to begin as early as January: Reports

Dec 23, 2025, at 06:08 pm

Tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to begin mass production testing of the iPhone 18 series as early as January, according to media reports.

ChatGPT reveals your year — The AI-powered wrapped you didn’t know you needed!

Dec 23, 2025, at 04:44 pm

AI company ChatGPT is rolling out its own version of Spotify Wrapped, an annual review feature called “Your Year with ChatGPT.”

Can college students make India’s roads safer? SIAM launches National Safety Challenge 2026

Dec 23, 2025, at 03:13 pm

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), under its flagship Safe Journey initiative, has launched the National Road Accident Reduction Challenge 2026, a nationwide competition aimed at promoting road safety and encouraging innovative, solution-oriented thinking among college students.

Career switch or first job? Google launches Career Dreamer, aiming to guide users

Dec 23, 2025, at 12:39 am

Google has launched Career Dreamer, a new online tool designed to help users explore career options and make informed decisions about their professional journeys. 

Samsung goes all-In on AI: Gemini-powered Vision Tech to debut at CES 2026

Dec 22, 2025, at 03:15 pm

Electronics major Samsung Electronics on Monday announced that it will unveil its latest kitchen appliances lineup at CES 2026, including the latest iterations of its Bespoke AI refrigerator, over-the-range (OTR) microwave and slide-in range at CES 2026.

Lake Club Art Fair in Kolkata opens with strong focus on young artists

Dec 21, 2025, at 12:54 am

Kolkata, Dec 20: The fourth annual Lake Club Art Fair, showcasing fine works by more than 300 painters and craftsmen, was inaugurated at the club complex on Friday evening in the presence of hundreds of young artists and art lovers.

ACM India unveils National AI Olympiad 2026 to spot school talent for global AI stage

Dec 20, 2025, at 07:07 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: India has taken a significant step towards nurturing school-level talent in artificial intelligence with the launch of the Indian National AI Olympiad (INAIO) 2026.

IIT Kharagpur, Intuitive Foundation team up: AI could transform robotic surgery forever!

Dec 19, 2025, at 04:44 pm

IIT Kharagpur, India’s first and largest IIT, has announced a new research programme in partnership with Intuitive Foundation, a non-profit organisation funded by Intuitive Surgical, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.

End of an era: First Femina Miss India Meher Castelino passes away

Dec 18, 2025, at 04:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Meher Castelino, India’s first Femina Miss India and a pioneer of fashion journalism, passed away on Wednesday, media reports said. She was 81.

What are the Best GMAT Mock Test Series in 2026?

Dec 17, 2025, at 09:24 pm

Preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition can feel Overwhelming, especially with the new adaptive format. Also, more reasoning-heavy questions are introduced to increase the difficulty level. Many students struggle to understand how the examination system works and how timing errors affect students' final scores.

AI governance, prompt engineering and generative AI lead India's next wave of tech skills: Study

Dec 17, 2025, at 05:47 pm

India’s technology workforce is entering a decisive new phase shaped by a surge in AI governance roles, an acceleration in cybersecurity hiring, and an unexpected rise of tier-2 cities as emerging digital talent engines, according to the Randstad Digital Technology Skills Insights Report: India, a data-rich study that maps the country’s fast-evolving digital skills landscape.

Sona College of Technology: Many academic, research and industry-linked advances in 2025

Dec 17, 2025, at 03:53 pm

The Sona College of Technology, known for its SonaSPEED motors powering ISRO’s Chandrayaan among other space missions since 2009, stepped up facilities to prepare talent for on-chip design and cybersecurity, in addition to launching a series of education initiatives to produce better student outcomes.

Bigger screens, smarter tech: Samsung supercharges Micro RGB TVs for 2026

Dec 17, 2025, at 03:47 pm

Tech major Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on Wednesday announced that in 2026, it will launch an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup, available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, 100-, and 115-inch models.

Amazon eyes $10 billion investment in OpenAI — a gamechanger for AI industry!

Dec 17, 2025, at 01:21 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest over $10 billion in OpenAI, in what could be a major development in the AI sector, Financial Times reported.

IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab wraps up National Cybersecurity showdown—Winners revealed

Dec 16, 2025, at 06:31 pm

IIT Bombay’s Trust Lab successfully concluded the grand finale of its national-level cybersecurity competition Capture The Flag (CTF) on Tuesday at its Powai campus.

Apple TV embraces Google Cast—but there’s a catch for iPhone users

Dec 16, 2025, at 05:50 pm

Android users can now watch Apple TV content on their TV with the help of Google Cast support.

LG’s most advanced LCD ever: Micro RGB evo powered by OLED’s AI Brain

Dec 16, 2025, at 02:02 pm

Electronics major LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first-ever flagship RGB TV at CES 2026 – the LG Micro RGB evo, a CES 2026 Innovation Awards winner. Employing Micro RGB Technology and LG TV’s smallest individual RGB LEDs, this display marks a significant step forward from MiniLED.

No compromises, ultra-slim: Motorola Edge 70 launches with triple 50MP cameras and AI power

Dec 15, 2025, at 04:13 pm

Motorola on Monday launched its thinnest smartphone yet, the motorola edge 70, positioning it as an ultra-slim device without compromises on performance, battery life, cameras, or durability.

91-year-old Ruskin Bond hospitalised! Health now stable, fans can breathe easy

Dec 15, 2025, at 01:29 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: Celebrated Indian author Ruskin Bond’s health has stabilised following his hospital admission in Dehradun last Saturday due to a leg problem, media reports said.

From English to Hindi and beyond: Google Gemini makes translations smarter than ever

Dec 14, 2025, at 10:27 pm

Internet search giant Google has announced the rollout of a state-of-the-art text translation feature in Search and the Translate app, powered by its Gemini AI.

Kolkata: ICCR hosts 10th anniversary celebration of Robir Kiran

Dec 14, 2025, at 07:08 pm

The Satyajit Ray Auditorium at Kolkata’s ICCR resonated with music and celebration as Robir Kiran marked its grand 10th anniversary.

Indian tradition meets Italian luxury: Prada’s new Kolhapuri line stuns the world

Dec 12, 2025, at 08:02 pm

Italian luxury fashion house Prada has signed a landmark partnership with Maharashtra government leather development corporations—LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Vikas Mahamandal) and LIDCAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivanram Charmudyog Vikas Mahamandal)—to take India’s iconic Kolhapuri chappal to the global luxury market.

Jaipur: Cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria calls for Social Investment Policy for Non-resident Rajasthanis at Pravasi Rajasthan Divas

Dec 12, 2025, at 07:50 pm

Emphasising the need for a framework that recognises the emotional and cultural commitment of Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs), a call was made for the Government of Rajasthan to introduce a dedicated Social Investment Policy - one that encourages contributions towards preserving ancestral havelis, supporting schools, hospitals, heritage assets and community initiatives, beyond the scope of industrial investment.

Google just supercharged search! Meet Gemini deep research

Dec 12, 2025, at 07:13 pm

Tech giant Google has unveiled its most powerful research-focused agent yet — Gemini Deep Research, now accessible through the Interactions API.

WhatsApp just got a huge makeover! These new features will blow your mind!

Dec 12, 2025, at 04:54 pm

Messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out a set of major updates ahead of the holiday season, introducing features like missed call messages, fun Status stickers, and enhanced Meta AI image generation.

Google’s AI Plus hits India! Subscription price will surprise you

Dec 10, 2025, at 06:32 pm

Google has launched Google AI Plus subscription in India, offering AI tools to users at an introductory price of Rs. 199 per month for the first six months.

Global spotlight is now on this Indian festival! Diwali has been officially added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Dec 10, 2025, at 04:14 pm

India’s Diwali, the festival of lights, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a recognition that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said filled the country with pride.

Xiaomi launches REDMI 15C 5G! Sleek design, massive display and 6000mAh battery—here’s why you need it!

Dec 10, 2025, at 04:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Xiaomi India on Wednesday launched the REDMI 15C 5G, a smartphone designed to deliver a sleek design, an immersive 17.53 cm HD+ display, and dependable all-day performance for users who seamlessly switch between work and entertainment.