Alokk Srivastava

In a notable move, the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the expertise of retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as an adviser, shortly after Gupta wrapped up his role as a special observer for the recent assembly elections. Additionally, Shantanu Bala has been entrusted with the position of CM's private secretary.

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Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.

Hardik Pandya has excelled for India in crunch T20 situations since 2024 but struggled to replicate that impact for Mumbai Indians. His bowling economy and batting strike rate dip sharply for MI, especially in death overs. Questions resurfaced after MI’s record 103-run loss to CSK, where Hardik avoided bowling late despite having overs left, highlighting his contrasting performances for franchise and country.

A 23-year-old nanny from Manipur has accused her employer's wife of illegal confinement, assault, and starvation at their IIM-Bangalore campus residence. The woman claims the abuse began in 2021, culminating in her being locked inside the house and denied food. Neighbours provided assistance, leading to a police case under relevant sections of the BNS.

Congress has a historic mandate and and the architect behind it is evident. The only thing standing in the way of announcing the CM is the Congress and its old instincts of factionalism, seniority and high-command management

Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang sees a future where computers understand the physical world. This 'Physical AI' will revolutionize industries like manufacturing and logistics. Every object will have a precise 3D digital twin. This allows for virtual testing of robots and simulations. Generative AI will then interact with these digital twins, merging creativity with the real world.

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule's car was grazed by an SUV on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Madap tunnel due to reckless driving. While Sule and her companions escaped unhurt, the Khalapur police have registered an FIR against the SUV driver for rash and negligent driving.

A woman living alone in Mauganj district was found murdered inside her locked house, with her hands and legs tied and cloth stuffed in her mouth. Post-mortem confirmed death by suffocation. Police are investigating multiple angles, including robbery and personal rivalry, and are analyzing technical data.