Russia’s new AI robot stuns with its entry, then falls, and netizens turn it into a meme storm

Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIdol, experienced a public debut stumble, falling shortly after its introduction. The company attributed the incident to calibration issues, emphasizing it as a learning experience in the robot’s development. This event highlights the ongoing challenges in creating advanced humanoid robots, even as global interest in the field grows.

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Punjab and Haryana HC directs PSPCL board to decide chief engineer suspension appeal within two months

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited Board to decide Chief Engineer Harish Kumar Sharma’s suspension appeal. The decision must be made within two months. The court has barred the Chairman-cum-Managing Director from participating in this appeal process. Sharma was suspended following allegations of financial losses at power…

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When luck is a gamble

When gambling, the mind becomes its own trap — mistaking destruction for deliverance. Those caught in this spiral chase losses, empty their savings, borrow recklessly, and when there is nothing left, gamble with their lives. Valluvar had dedicated ten couplets to the addictive nature of gambling. But what was the outrageous request the author’s cab…

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Border security crackdown: Assam pushes back 10 Rohingyas, 6 Bangladeshi infiltrators, CM hails smooth operation

In a well-coordinated effort, authorities in Assam repatriated sixteen individuals early Friday morning, including ten Rohingya refugees and six nationals from Bangladesh. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the operation at Gate 39, reaffirming the state’s commitment to stringent border control measures and its proactive stance against unauthorized immigration.

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Professors at Texas A&M University must now get permission to discuss race and gender: Here’s what triggered the policy

Texas A&M regents mandated prior presidential approval for faculty discussing certain race and gender topics, sparking academic freedom concerns. This policy, a first for Texas public universities, follows national DEI debates and a controversial instructor firing. Critics fear it hinders teaching and First Amendment rights, while supporters cite oversight needs.

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Educational gap in electromagnetic interference and compatibility remains a concern in India, say experts

A significant educational gap in Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC) is hindering the development of skilled engineers in India, as highlighted at INCEMIC 2025. Despite a high demand for professionals in this critical field for defence and commercial sectors, most Indian engineering colleges, including IITs, do not offer comprehensive EMI/EMC courses, leading to a shortage…

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