‘Respond within 2 weeks’: SC seeks EC reply on pleas challenging SIR by Congress, DMK, TMC; permits AIADMK to join case backing exercise

The Supreme Court has given the Election Commission two weeks to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Parties like DMK, Congress, and TMC have filed these pleas, accusing the EC of a “malicious exercise.” AIADMK has been permitted to join the case in support of the…

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India-Russia trade ties: Indian delegation heads to Moscow amid US tariff tensions; what’s on the agenda

Over 20 Indian engineering exporters are in Moscow to boost trade, seeking new markets after US tariff hikes. The delegation, led by FIEO, will showcase products at the Moscow International Tool Expo, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and explore joint ventures. This visit underscores India’s strategy to diversify exports and capitalize on opportunities in Russia.

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‘No runners-up in war’: CDS Chauhan on military conflicts; highlights importance of technology in warfare

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan declared there are no runners-up in war. He highlighted strategy as key to victory. Technology is increasingly shaping outcomes, with artificial intelligence and automation transforming combat. Future battles may be fought between machines. Urban warfare presents significant challenges due to complex environments and civilian presence.

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10 hours in the make-up chair: Jacob Elordi’s monster transformation in Frankenstein will haunt you

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ on Netflix features Jacob Elordi as the Creature, a role demanding immense dedication. Elordi spent nearly ten hours daily in makeup, enduring a physically and emotionally taxing transformation involving 42 prosthetic pieces. Despite the arduous process, Elordi’s patience and performance, praised by effects artist Mike Hill, brought the iconic character to…

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Softbank does exactly what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had made ‘fun of’ founder Masayoshi Son

SoftBank has divested its entire Nvidia stake for $5.83 billion, a move coinciding with founder Masayoshi Son’s intensified focus on artificial intelligence investments. This strategic shift, despite a past jest from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about SoftBank’s former largest shareholder status, fuels SoftBank’s growing AI empire, including significant stakes in OpenAI and Oracle Corp.

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