Kalimpong faced multiple landslides on Saturday after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic on NH10 and NH717A. Authorities confirmed no major damage or casualties, with teams actively clearing debris to restore connectivity. Heavy rain is predicted for West Bengal until October 6 due to a Bay of Bengal depression, urging vigilance.
Tech giants Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking multicloud networking service. This collaboration promises faster, more reliable connections for businesses, enabling seamless, high-speed links between their platforms. The new offering aims to simplify data movement and reduce latency for critical applications, marking a significant step in enterprise cloud…
Donald Trump plans to impose new tariffs on semiconductor and chip imports to boost US manufacturing. This follows a Commerce Department investigation into the semiconductor market. While smartphones and computers were previously excluded from higher tariffs, these new measures aim to incentivize domestic production.
Donald Trump defended his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, despite Zhao’s guilty plea and prison term. Trump cited broad support and alleged unfair treatment, while critics highlight alleged financial ties between Binance and the Trump family’s crypto venture. This move sparks debate on political influence in justice and regulatory accountability.
Meta’s Superintelligence Lab, established by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing challenges in retaining top AI talent, leading to high-profile departures. Frustration over bureaucracy, internal competition for resources, and leadership style of newly hired executives like Alexandr Wang are contributing factors. This turbulence raises questions about Meta’s ability to navigate the AI race amidst significant organizational shifts.
Vikrant Massey, initially cast as the antagonist in ‘Don 3’ alongside Ranveer Singh, has exited the project due to the role’s lack of depth and the need for a significant transformation. This departure has prompted Farhan Akhtar to seek a replacement, with Vijay Deverakonda and Aditya Roy Kapur reportedly being considered.
The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk
MI Emirates have bolstered their squad for the upcoming ILT20 Season 4 by signing Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran as wildcards. Both players bring significant winning experience, with Pollard holding the record for most T20 titles. The franchise had earlier retained Andre Fletcher and Muhammad Rohid.
Resident Evil Requiem is now available for pre-order. The new game introduces Grace Ashcroft as the protagonist. Capcom offers several editions, including Standard, Deluxe, and Deluxe Steelbook. Pre-ordering provides exclusive rewards. Special bundles and retailer bonuses are also available. The game launches on February 27, 2026, across all the platforms.
In 2025, Indian cricket sees Shubman Gill taking over Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, who retired from the format but continues to lead in ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav is now the T20I captain. Previously, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli held all-format captaincy.
