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FollowVaibhav Sooryavanshi drops two-word message ahead of India vs West Indies 4th T20IIndia will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they face the West Indies in the fourth match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. With India leading the series 2-1, the possibility of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi getting a chance has once again become a major talking point.What Chinese pilots revealed about Rafale, MiG-29 after Egypt air drillsIn a recent collaborative military drill named Eagles of Civilization 2026, Chinese pilots participated in air combat exercises with Egyptian Rafale and MiG-29 aircraft in Egypt. The focus was on enhancing close-range manoeuvring skills and electronic warfare tactics. The J-16 fighters, supported by KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft, displayed their strengths in simulated combat, while Egypt…Is Netanyahu urging Trump to strike Iran before US, Israel polls? What new report revealsTaxman adds Rs 55.2 lakh over joint Rs 80 lakh property; ITAT grants reliefA man bought a residential property jointly with his wife and his father. The Income Tax Department reopened his assessment for the 2016-17 assessment year after receiving information through its Risk Management Strategy that he had purchased an immovable property during the 2015-16 financial year. The man then approached the ITAT, challenging both the addition and the calculation underlying it.'With our tigress': Dhruv Rathee shares picture with Neha Bora after Oct 10 detentionIs asking wife to wash clothes and utensils cruelty? Bombay HC explains Section 498AThe Bombay high court addressed a case regarding cruelty allegations under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court found that asking a woman to wash clothes and utensils did not amount to cruelty. Additionally, it quashed the charges against six relatives due to vague allegations lacking specifics. The court noted that the relatives lived separately from the woman and her claims lacked d…Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar has ‘AI theory’ for researchers taking up smokingPalantir CTO Shyam Sankar claims some AI researchers in Silicon Valley are taking up smoking to show how strongly they believe AI will cure cancer. Speaking in a US TV interview, he said many in the industry have filled a "god-shaped hole" with the "machine God of AGI," and blamed effective altruism for fuelling AI doomsday fears.4 FIRs over INDIA bloc march; takedown request for 500 pieces of contentDelhi Police have filed four FIRs regarding protests linked to the INDIA bloc and associated violations. These cases involve barricade violations and road defacement, according to police sources. Additionally, four FIRs pertain to disinformation initiatives believed to be linked to social media accounts based in Pakistan. Investigators are focusing on over 100 suspicious social media handles aimi…Bittu Tabahi ‘heartbroken’ after finding garbage in river he cleaned for 8 monthsBittu Tabahi's return to the Ajnar River after an eight-month cleanup revealed a heartbreaking reality; the river was heavily polluted again. In a poignant video, he shared his frustration and vowed to keep documenting the situation. Previously, he successfully removed large quantities of waste from the Yamuna and surrounding areas, yet the formidable challenge of sustaining these clean-ups amid…Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested for planting hidden device to record executive meetingsBillionaire wins tax reversal over A$280m Tasmania dairy farmA Full Court in Tasmania has overturned a significant tax assessment against companies related to Xianfeng Lu. The decision cancels a A$23.4 million stamp duty bill that included penalties and interest. This dispute originated from the 2016 purchase of the Woolnorth dairy estate, bought for A$280 million. The ruling removes a major financial liability for the companies managing the property in no…Shreveport glass plant demolition to recycle 95% of steel, brick and concreteFull-scale demolition of the former Libbey Glass plant in Shreveport is now underway and progressing. Environmental contaminants have been cleared over the 54-acre site, allowing for redevelopment opportunities. Demolition teams are set to dismantle the industrial silos that have dominated the skyline for decades. Local authorities expect increased truck traffic around Jewella Avenue until mid-20…Iowa farmer says crops barely cover taxes; solar leases offer $1,200 an acreTom Green, an Iowa farmer, backs the Folsom Lake Solar Project after it secured the green light from the Mills County Zoning Board. This initiative is set to ensure reliable income through long-term land leases amid tough farming conditions. It promises to produce a substantial amount of electricity, enough to power many local homes, while also creating jobs and boosting tax revenues.Russia detains Japanese journalist for spying on strategic islandImai Yuki, a Japanese journalist, finds himself in a precarious situation after being detained in Russia, where the Federal Security Service has accused him of espionage linked to military intelligence gathering. This development arises against a backdrop of rising tensions between Japan and Russia, especially due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Japan's classification as an 'unfriendly' nation c…How children react when corrected in front of others: PsychologyWhen correcting children's misbehavior in public, emotional responses may differ greatly from those encountered in private. The presence of onlookers can influence how children interpret criticism, often impacting their sense of self-worth. Research indicates that negative feedback from parents can yield prolonged emotional consequences, particularly if children experience feelings of shame.CJP’s Das, Ranka sent to Tihar Jail for 5 days over Jantar Mantar trespassCockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were arrested for violating protest-related regulations. They allegedly breached barricades and entered a protest site designated for demonstrations. Their arrests are a response to ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. The Delhi Police recently designated new protest venues, moving demonstrations away from…'They didn't wake me up': Netanyahu says security chiefs mistook Oct 7 attack for drill'My name used without permission': Dhawan to take legal action against leagueFormer India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has denied participating in an upcoming franchise T20 league, claiming organisers used his name without his knowledge or permission. In a post on X, he said his team would take appropriate legal action and urged the media and fans to ignore unauthorised announcements. Dhawan has represented India across all three international cricket formats.6 teams, Rs 25k reward: Hunt on for model Shraddha Dubey in UP bizman's death caseShiva Sharma, a 27-year-old cafe owner, died after a fall from an apartment in Lucknow. Police initiated a murder investigation following a complaint from Sharma’s family about his suspected assault. The live-in partner, Shraddha Dubey, along with four others, has been booked in connection to the case. Family members alleged that Sharma was held captive and tortured before his death.Oil prices climb as Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia, stoking supply fearsIran shifts tactics, steps up ship attacks to pressure Trump before US midtermsIran has altered its approach by focusing on attacks against commercial shipping in the Gulf region, aiming to boost global oil prices. This tactic is designed to apply economic pressure on the United States and its allies, complicating their strategies just ahead of the midterm elections. As tensions rise, the risk to multiple vessels may increase, potentially affecting energy costs for American…Godfather of AI Yann LeCun opposes Dario Amodei’s call of slowing down AI developmentYann LeCun has firmly rejected calls to halt advancements in artificial intelligence, criticizing alarmist views from fellow industry leaders. He specifically took aim at Dario Amodei's assertion that AI poses risks for public access, arguing that such sentiment embodies a flawed perception. LeCun champions the necessity of open-source foundational AI models for fostering knowledge while declarin…India's tour of NZ: Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana's fitness delays team selectionTOI understands that Krishna has been given a three-week timeline when he reported to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) after he walked out of the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on Sept 30. Seam-bowling allrounder Rana, who has been at the CoE since July, is expected to undergo a return-to-play match simulation on June 25 before the ODI and Test squads are expected to fly out on Oct 28 w…8.5-kg python rescued with tumour, operated for 2 hours in ChhattisgarhA remarkable rescue operation took place in Bilaspur district when a distressed Indian rock python underwent over two hours of surgery to extract a 200-gram tumor from its mouth. Veterinary specialists were vigilant throughout the procedure, monitoring the swelling that led to the intervention. Post-surgery, the python was placed on a drip, showing signs of recovery under careful observation, emp…