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Amid questions over ignored warnings, panel formed to look into pilgrim deaths

India August 30, 2025

A committee has been formed to investigate the deaths of 34 people in a landslide during the Mata Vaishnodevi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir. The committee is expected to submit a report within two weeks. The tragedy has raised questions about safety measures taken by the Shrine Board, with demands for a judicial inquiry.

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Exclusive: South Asian University student details assault on campus

India 53 min ago

A student at SAU in Delhi was assaulted by four men after receiving threatening emails and messages with a morphed nude photograph. The incident occurred on Sunday when the student was lured to a deserted area on campus. The victim's statement revealed that she was approached by a security guard and then attacked by the men, but was able to escape.

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When Diane Keaton threatened to sue Stephen Colbert for sexual assault

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Diane Keaton, the beloved 79-year-old actor known for her roles in iconic movies like Annie Hall and The Godfather trilogy, passed away, leaving Hollywood and fans in mourning. Late night host Stephen Colbert paid tribute to her by sharing an old interview where they joked and poked fun at each other. Keanu Reeves also shared his admiration for working with Keaton.

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Zepto founder Aadit Palicha's biggest problem is Bengaluru traffic

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Zepto founder shares life’s biggest problems, calls Bengaluru airport commute ‘painful’

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Bengaluru and its traffic have long been among the most talked-about topics on the internet. Almost every day, netizens share their frustration about getting stuck in the city’s endless jams or the challenges they face because of it. And Zepto founder Aadit Palicha is no exception – in fact, he calls it “one of the biggest problems of his life”.

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Disneyland’s hug rule is ‘very thoughtful’, says psychologist

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Disneyland is a magical and iconic theme park where kids can meet their favorite cartoon characters and create lifelong memories. The park has a special rule where characters are not allowed to let go of a child's hug first, which helps children feel in control, respected, and emotionally secure.

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The model, according to Microsoft, excels at generating photorealistic imagery such as lighting, landscapes, and much more. (Express Image/Microsoft)

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Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its latest fully in-house image model

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Microsoft has introduced its first text-to-image model, MAI-Image-1, developed in-house to enhance creative workflows across its products. This is a significant step in its efforts to expand beyond OpenAI. The model has already debuted among the top 10 on LMArena's leaderboard and is designed to produce photorealistic images and cater to real-world creative use cases.

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Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian speaking at Bharat AI Shakti, an event hosted by Google in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (Image: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

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“AI can’t be just a bubble…deep investments going into building infra,” says Google exec

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Despite concerns over a potential AI bubble, Google's executive denies the existence of one. Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are heavily investing in AI infrastructure and models, with data center costs being the biggest expense. Wall Street and Silicon Valley have conflicting views on the transformative power of AI. Google announces a $15 bn investment in an AI hub in India, but worries persist.

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Scientists have found a small, invisible clump of dark matter located 10 billion light-years away at the edge of the universe. This mysterious substance, which makes up 27% of the universe, was discovered using gravitational lensing and Earth-sized telescopes. This discovery is important in understanding the universe, as dark matter is even older than the Big Bang.

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R Ashwin calls for permanent Test centres in India after 2-0 series win over West Indies

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Ashwin calls for standard Test centres in India, emphasizing the importance of familiarity and pitch quality. He agrees with Kohli's suggestion of five permanent Test centres and believes it will benefit players and their associations. Kohli had previously stated that teams touring India should be aware of the pitches and crowds they will encounter.

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If Bihar can have SIR before polls, why can’t Maharashtra? Oppn questions election body

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Maharashtra's opposition parties raised concerns about the upcoming local body polls, questioning the lack of special intensive revision of electoral rolls and use of electronic voting machines. They also requested a meeting with election officials to address issues with the voters' list and expressed concerns about the decision to not use VVPAT machines, citing the possibility of double voting.

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With India defeating West Indies, what ails the once-formidable cricketing giant?

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The West Indies cricket team, once a dominant force, has deteriorated in the past 15 years due to various factors such as competition from other sports, poor administration, and financial problems. Their performance has declined, and they have even lost to smaller teams like Nepal. The current players lack the dedication to represent their country, prioritising money in T20 leagues.

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Jim Rogers advised investors to start accumulating small amounts of these metals eventually, though he emphasised that this isn’t the ideal time to buy (Source: Freepik)

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Global commodity guru on one lesson from Indian women on when to buy and sell gold, silver

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Jim Rogers revealed that he had recently bought some silver during its price surge, but has never sold any of his gold or silver holdings. He further advised investors to start accumulating small amounts of these metals eventually, though he emphasised that this isn’t the ideal time to buy.

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Vijay Raaz on his college days and other jobs

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Vijay Raaz recalls failing for two years in college, sold sarees, worked with CA

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Vijay Raaz, a veteran actor with 30 years of experience, has recently excelled in web shows like Made In Heaven, Sherni, Murder In Mahim, and Showtime. In an exclusive interview, he shared how he accidentally stumbled upon acting while in college and overcame family resistance to pursue his passion for theater, becoming a successful actor.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu reflects on the rush of her 20s and the peace her 30s brought

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu reflects on the pressures of youth and the relief of maturity in a recent Instagram post. In her twenties, she felt the need to be perfect and rushed through life, but in her thirties, she found peace and acceptance by embracing authenticity.

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Thailand Cambodia conflict ceasefire deal

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Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal: Recalling the conflict

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US President Donald Trump will attend the signing of a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, known as the Kuala Lumpur Accord, to bring peace and end the decades-long border dispute centered around the Preah Vihear temple. Malaysia has played a key role in brokering the agreement, but tensions remain high as both countries work towards a lasting ceasefire.

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Don’t miss these iPhone deals ahead of Diwali: Prices drop as low as Rs 47k

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Major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Vijay Sales, and Croma are offering discounts on various iPhone models for Diwali. While the newly released iPhone 17 series is still at retail price, older models have significant price cuts. The cheapest iPhone is now priced at Rs 47,499.

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Rohtak police ASI dies by ‘suicide’, levels graft claims against IPS Y Puran Kumar

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An assistant sub-inspector of police in Rohtak, Haryana died by suicide and left behind a note and video accusing late IPS officer Y Puran Kumar of corruption. ASI Sandeep Kumar played a crucial role in the arrest of a close aide of Y Puran Kumar, who was found dead a day later. Sandeep also called for an investigation into Y Puran Kumar's assets.

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EPFO eases money withdrawal terms: What has changed, why some are unhappy

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EPFO has made changes to simplify provident fund withdrawals, reducing categories to 3 and allowing more withdrawals. Members can now withdraw up to 100% of eligible balance, but must maintain a minimum balance of 25%. The Board also approved digital transformation and a dispute resolution scheme. Critics argue it undermines worker's social security.

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Agastya Nanda’s first look from Ikkis out: Who was Arun Khetarpal who was martyred at 21

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The Indian film industry has produced iconic movies such as Border, Lakshya, and Shershaah that portray the bravery of the Indian Army. Now, the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, will be told through the film Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda. Directed by Sriram Raghavan and co-starring veteran actor Dharmendra.

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Never ever consume medicines with a red line on the strip without doctor’s prescription

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“He deserves credit”: Ravichandran Ashwin praises Mohammed Siraj

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its-kind AI safety bill into law to address harms arising from role-playing AI companion chatbots. Senate Bill 243 requires AI companies to implement safety protocols such as age verification and warning labels in order to protect children and vulnerable users from the potential risks linked to the use of AI companion chatbots.

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Kajol says actors work harder than those who do 9-5 jobs.

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On the second episode of her celebrity chat show Two Much on Prime Video India, co-host Kajol opined that actors work harder than those who do regular 9-5 jobs. While everyone else on that episode — including co-host Twinkle Khanna and guests Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt — disagreed, Kajol stuck to her stand.

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Why does former Indian opener think Rohit Sharma might not be missed in ODIs

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Yashavi Jaiswal, alongside Shubman Gill, is seen as a generational talent in red-ball cricket. While Gill has established himself in the 50-over format, Jaiswal is yet to make a mark in ODI and T20I cricket. However, former Indian opener Akash Chopra predicts that it won't be long before Jaiswal becomes an all-format player.

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Santhosh Narayanan announces collaboration with Ed Sheeran, Hanumankind and Dhee

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Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan has announced a collaboration with Ed Sheeran, Hanumankind, and Dhee. Santhosh Narayanan noted on his 'X' account, “Ed Sheeran – Dhee – HanumanKind – Santhosh Narayanan. Proud to have produced and performed this one (sic).” This marks a continuation of Ed Sheeran’s collaborations with Indian artists following “Sapphire”, where he worked alongside Arijit Singh.

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India’s elephant numbers fall by 18% – but Centre says “not comparable” to past estimate

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Greater Noida man recklessly driving Baleno; police impose Rs 57,500 challan

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Ravindra Jadeja credits Gautam Gambhir for batting success

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Shubman Gill on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s role

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Gauahar Khan on Amaal Mallik and Abhishek Bajaj's fight on Bigg Boss 19

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Gauahar Khan criticises Amaal Mallik for squeezing Abhishek Bajaj’s face on Bigg Boss 19

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Contestants Amaal Mallik and Abhishek Bajaj's physical fight during a task on Bigg Boss 19 has sparked controversy on social media. Former winner Gauahar Khan and other internet users criticized Amaal's behavior and called for action from the show's makers. This is not the first time Amaal has been called out for his actions.

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Yograj Singh tearfully begs forgiveness of son Yuvraj Singh and ex-wife Shabnam

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Samsung takes on OpenAI and Google with tiny, 7 million-parameter AI model

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Samsung has introduced a small but powerful AI model, TRM, that uses a recursive approach to improve its answers over time. With only seven million parameters, it has outperformed much larger models on various benchmarks, including one designed to test human-like problem-solving. This shows that smaller, more efficient models can achieve reasoning through repetition and refinement.

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This cute cat is actually a hunting machine; know all about it

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The African black-footed cat is a small but skilled hunter with unique black fur on its feet. It has a high hunting success rate and can consume thousands of animals per year. However, it is currently facing threats and is listed as Vulnerable. Conservation efforts are being made to protect this elusive species.

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Rishab Shetty joins Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 17

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Amitabh Bachchan asks Kantara actor Rishab Shetty to give him Rs 7 lakh

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Kajol says Salman Khan, Aamir Khan avoided age-gap romance question

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On the premiere episode of their celebrity chat show Two Much on Prime Video India, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna asked their former co-stars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan an important question: if an older male actor romances a younger female one, it’s called “cinema magic,” but if an older female actor romances a younger male actor, it’s dubbed as “bold.”

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Britain issues first online safety fine to US website 4chan

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Aamir Khan’s co-star left cushy, high-paying AVP job to pursue acting

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Actor Paresh Ganatra, known for his work in films like Delhi Belly, Welcome, Rowdy Rathore, No Entry and others, recently spoke about leaving his cushy job to become an actor. Paresh shared that for a long time he kept working while juggling his acting career and even reached the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) in his job but eventually left it all to pursue acting full time.

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Nia Sharma drinks this vegetable juice for glowing skin: ‘Main sahi mein sundar hogayi’

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Nia Sharma revealed her skincare routine, which involves drinking a vegetable juice with amla, spinach, curry leaves, and lemon. This mixture has vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients that can enhance skin, hair, and immunity. However, it may not be suitable for everyone and takes 6-8 weeks to show results. It should not replace a healthy lifestyle or medical consult.

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‘End drama, allow funeral’: RaGa targets Haryana CM Saini in IPS officer ‘suicide’ case

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Lok Sabha Leader of Oppostion Rahul Gandhi has blamed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for failing to deliver "justice" to the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Gandhi met the family and said: "My message to the PM and Haryana CM is 'fulfil the commitment given to the daughters, allow the funeral, end this drama, and act against the officers exerting pressure on the family'."

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