Luxury car smuggling: ED searches Dulquer and Prithviraj homes

Enforcement Directorate raids targeted Malayalam actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a major Bhutan car smuggling case. Searches spanned multiple locations, including residences and car dealerships, investigating illegal luxury car imports via forged documents. The probe also involves FEMA violations and suspected hawala transactions, with Mammootty’s Chennai property also reportedly searched.

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‘Chances are very less’: Aakash Chopra questions Mohammed Shami’s India comeback prospects

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami’s return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami’s talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for…

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Birds speak a common ‘secret’ language in different parts of the world to warn about danger

Birds worldwide share a unique alarm call to warn each other about brood parasites like cuckoos. This vocalization, a blend of instinct and learned behavior, has been observed across 21 species globally. Researchers found that playing this call to birds in different continents elicited the same alert response, suggesting a universal avian warning system.

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Google expands AI Search Mode to 7 new Indian languages; adds ‘Search Live’ with voice and camera interaction

Google is expanding its AI-powered Search in India, now supporting seven new regional languages. This update allows users to ask complex questions conversationally and receive detailed answers in their native tongue. Additionally, Google introduced ‘Search Live,’ enabling real-time voice and camera interaction for instant, context-aware assistance.

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Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Registration deadline extended till October 11 for nationwide student hackathon, direct link to apply here

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, is a nationwide hackathon encouraging innovation among students from classes 6–12. Organized by DoSEL, NITI Aayog, and AICTE, it focuses on Atmanirbhar and Samriddh Bharat themes. Registration is open till October 11, with evaluations through December and results in January 2026.

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