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The US has sanctioned ten individuals and companies, including those in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. These measures aim to curb Iran's military capabilities and its threat to regional shipping. The sanctions target entities involved in procuring weapons components and raw materials, with a warning to foreign firms engaged in illicit Iranian trade.

A New Jersey firm, Royal Sovereign, has been fined $8 million and ordered to pay over $395,000 in restitution for concealing dangerously defective air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and one fatality. The company knowingly sold thousands of units with a faulty motor, leading to a recall and a guilty plea for violating consumer safety laws.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down any hopes of opting out of the company's new AI tracking tool, telling employees directly that there's no choice in the matter. The Model Capability Initiative logs keystrokes, mouse movements, and screenshots on work computers to train Meta's AI agents—all while the company prepares to cut 8,000 jobs. Employees are calling it dystopian. Meta is calling it necessary.

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Tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set for a courtroom showdown over OpenAI's founding mission. Musk alleges Altman and OpenAI abandoned their nonprofit roots for profit, a claim OpenAI dismisses as a distraction fueled by Musk's rival AI venture, xAI. This high-stakes trial delves into the origins and evolution of AI's most influential companies.

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Delhi Police have identified Babbar Khalsa International operatives Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa as chief handlers of a newly uncovered espionage-terror module. The investigation revealed a shift in ISI's recruitment tactics, targeting educated youth alongside traditional laborers. This sophisticated network facilitated arms trafficking, narco-smuggling, and high-tech surveillance, funded through a mix of illegal proceeds and UPI transactions.

The Middle East's conflicts are analyzed through the lens of 'proxies and levers,' where state actors use non-state groups to project power and achieve strategic goals. This approach, while avoiding direct military costs, often results in prolonged violence, instability, and humanitarian crises, complicating peace efforts in the region.

President Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance as "Fraud Czar" to investigate fraud in federal benefit programs, particularly in Democrat-run states. This initiative aims to combat widespread theft of taxpayer money and could potentially balance the American budget. Raids have reportedly begun in Los Angeles as part of this effort.

A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War maintain their commitment to ethics and regulations.

Anthropic accidentally leaked source code for its Claude Code AI, revealing proprietary techniques and tools. This "human error" allows competitors to copy features and hackers to find vulnerabilities. The leak occurred during a GitHub upload, and despite takedown requests, the code is circulating and being adapted.

Exciting news for aspiring entrepreneurs in Jharkhand! The state is rolling out 'J-Hub', a cutting-edge incubation hub designed to empower early-stage startups emerging from higher education institutions. This initiative promises invaluable mentorship, access to capital, and strong industry connections, all aimed at turning students into innovative job creators.

Odisha police, in sync with national goals, significantly weakened Naxal insurgency through intensified joint operations and advanced surveillance. Key strategies included a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy, targeted strikes on leadership, and cracking down on illegal trade. Development initiatives and community engagement further bolster efforts, bringing the state closer to complete elimination of extremism.