‘Army of robots’: China’s humanoid bots marching in unison spook the internet in viral video

Hundreds of humanoid robots from UBTECH Robotics were showcased marching in unison in a viral video, marking the company’s “first mass delivery.” The footage, intended to promote their second-generation model, depicted the robots performing autonomous tasks before loading into trucks. While some viewers expressed awe, others voiced concerns about job displacement and the potential for…

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Bengaluru horror: Man high on ganja breaks into home, attempts to rape disabled woman; locals thrash accused

In Adugodi, a 28-year-old man, Vignesh, was apprehended and beaten by locals after allegedly attempting to rape a disabled woman. The incident occurred when the victim was home alone. Alerted by the commotion, residents intervened, leading to Vignesh’s capture and subsequent handover to Adugodi police. Charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been filed.

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From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengal’s campuses safe for female students? CM’s ‘stay indoors’ stance underlines policy failure

Despite Kolkata’s reputation as India’s safest city, female students in West Bengal face a growing crisis of insecurity. Recent brutal assaults, like the Durgapur gang rape, highlight persistent gaps in campus security and institutional accountability. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s advice for women to stay indoors has drawn widespread condemnation, reinforcing a culture of victim-blaming rather…

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