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A traveler from Uganda with mild body ache has been isolated in Bengaluru for observation amid Ebola outbreaks in Africa. The Union Health Ministry confirmed no Ebola cases in India but is maintaining heightened surveillance and public health protocols. Citizens are urged to rely on official sources for updates.

For fuel, price hikes will do the job. For rupee, a hike in interest rates, one-time dollar bonds issue for NRIs & capital gains tax rejig will do the trick. Remember, our macros are just fine

Rajat Patidar backed his pre-match claim of preferring pace over spin with a breathtaking 93 off 33 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. The RCB skipper smashed nine sixes -- seven against pacers -- and now has 41 sixes this IPL season, with 27 coming against fast bowlers. Batting at No. 4, Patidar has scored 486 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 196.76, underlining his impact as one of RCB's most destructive middle-order batters.

Hundreds of tourists faced an unexpected halt at Gulmarg's famous Gondola cable car service due to a technical glitch on Monday. Officials confirmed that both phases of the popular attraction were suspended. Trained rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF safely evacuated all stranded visitors from the cabins. Restoration efforts are currently in progress.

Somewhere between hectic schedules, emotional exhaustion and endless digital connection, adult friendship has become one of modern life’s quietest losses. Yet some people still keep returning to each other

Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target 'measurers' – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for 'builders' and 'sellers', allowing greater investment in growth areas.

Youngster Divya Deshmukh continued her fine start at Norway Chess by defeating country No. 1 Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tiebreak after a tactical classical draw. It was a bleak day for India in the open section, however, as R Praggnanandhaa lost in classical to Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh fell to Wesley So in Armageddon.

A comparative test of leading AI models on actual UPSC Prelims papers reveal how closely modern systems can mirror human-level preparation, handling history and polity well but struggling with precise current affairs and technical distinctions that often decide exam outcomes.