Sweta Gupta

If you're flying from Bengaluru today, take precautions due to the ongoing Karnataka Bandh resulting from a Cauvery water dispute. Kempegowda International Airport had to cancel 22 incoming and 22 outbound flights. To ensure a hassle-free journey, consider arriving at the airport at least three hours before your flight. Please note that airport taxi services may be disrupted, but metro services by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will operate as usual.

Meta recently introduced its innovative smart eyewear, a collaborative effort with Ray-Ban. These glasses go beyond the typical features of providing music, photo capture, and video recording. These Meta Ray-Bans also offer the ability to share your perspective in real-time on Facebook and Instagram.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic tension between India and Canada, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns about organised crime, secessionist forces, violence, and extremism in Canada during a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Tuesday (September 26)

A joyous celebration turned into a horrific tragedy in Iraq when a devastating fire broke out at a wedding party in the Hamdaniya district of Nineveh province on Tuesday (September 26) night. The incident resulted in the loss of over 100 lives and left approximately 150 people injured.

Soon, you'll be able to engage with ChatGPT using your voice, and it will respond in a manner akin to human conversation. Additionally, you can now share images and receive responses, making it feel like you're chatting with an intelligent friend who comprehends both spoken words and visuals.

The United States has achieved a remarkable feat by granting over 90,000 student visas to Indians in just three months, setting a global record.

The world's richest man shared an image of a humanoid robot gesturing a "Namaste," and the Indian community is buzzing with excitement. The humanoid robot answers to the name "Optimus" and demonstrates exceptional versatility in performing various tasks.

A Singaporean cab driver of Chinese descent was caught on video verbally mistreating Janelle and her daughter, wrongly assuming they were of Indian origin.

Anurag Thakur, the Indian Minister for Youth Affairs, has canceled his trip to the Asian Games in Hangzhou after Chinese authorities denied accreditation and entry to Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh. India lodged a strong protest against China's discrimination against its athletes, resulting in the cancellation of the sports minister's trip.

Despite enjoying nearly a year of successful operations, Akasa Air, a new low-cost airline, seems to be facing some problems. With 43 pilots resigning abruptly, Akasa Air is currently grappling with a pilot shortage, a situation that threatens its ability to operate flights efficiently.

Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra is set to tie the knot with politician Raghav Chadha in Rajasthan's Udaipur, following their engagement in a private event in May 2023.

Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, has received authorization to initiate human trials involving a groundbreaking brain chip. This development holds the promise of potentially restoring full bodily mobility to individuals suffering from paralysis.

Singapore is set to unveil a groundbreaking method of immigration clearance that eliminates the need for multiple passport or boarding pass checks. Instead, they will employ cutting-edge technology such as facial recognition to create a unified identification token.

NASA has vigilantly monitored an asteroid for nearly a quarter of a century, and recent findings suggest it may pose a future threat to Earth. The OSIRIS-REx science team suggests that Bennu could potentially collide with Earth by September 2182.

A dedicated Beyonce fan, living with cerebral palsy, was all set to experience the thrill of seeing his beloved artist perform live in Seattle. However, his dreams were dashed when the airline failed to accommodate his wheelchair.

Elon Musk is considering transforming X, formerly known as Twitter, into a subscription-based platform. He discussed the idea of charging all X (users during a conversation about AI with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that it's the solution to combat bots.

Angelica Ross Ross pitched the idea of a season with four Black women as the main cast, which Murphy initially accepted. However, he later went silent, failing to respond to any follow-up communications about the project.

On Saturday night, sky watchers were puzzled as they saw numerous lights moving in a straight line above them. Some speculated that these lights could be extraterrestrial UFOs. But it turned out to be less exciting as SpaceX explained that the lights were just their Starlink satellites passing by after launching from Cape Canaveral on Friday.

After a daring prison escape in Pennsylvania, US, he managed to elude authorities for nearly two weeks, surviving on stolen watermelon and meticulously concealing his waste to avoid being tracked.

When you activate this feature, the likes section will vanish from your X Premium profile. You can try out this new feature by adjusting your settings during the early access phase.

FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, has obtained approval from a bankruptcy judge to liquidate its digital assets for the purpose of repaying its creditors. FTX filed for bankruptcy in November after users and investors rapidly withdrew their funds.

Google has announced its intention to let go of numerous employees responsible for hiring new staff as part of its ongoing cost-reduction strategy. Alphabet, Google's parent company, eliminated 12,000 jobs in January, which accounted for approximately 6% of its total workforce.

When we discuss the encroachment of AI into our lives, it truly means that it is infiltrating every facet of our existence, and there appears to be no bounds to its progression. In a remarkable development, one woman has attributed her discovery of the correct diagnosis for her four-year-old son's persistent pain to ChatGPT.

A couple on an EasyJet flight to Ibiza, Spain, made headlines when they attempted to join the 'Mile High Club' but were caught in the act by a surprised flight attendant. The crew member opened the plane's restroom door, revealing the partially clothed couple engaged in an intimate moment, leading to laughter from passengers. The incident went viral on social media, with nearly five million views.

Threads is currently preventing users from searching for terms such as "coronavirus" and "Covid," which are directly linked to the pandemic. This decision is being questioned, particularly at a time when the United States is witnessing an increase in Covid-19 hospitalisations.

While the plane was in the air, a 30-year-old woman's dog began making unusual sounds, prompting her to open the crate and release the pet. The woman has been charged under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to actions that endanger the lives or personal safety of others.

A report states that the amount of meth seized within Afghanistan increased significantly from under 220 pounds (100 kilograms) in 2019 to almost 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms) in 2021, indicating a surge in production.

Claudia Sheinbaum, a 61-year-old scientist-turned-politician, has been officially chosen as the candidate for Mexico's governing Morena party in the upcoming Presidential election. Sheinbaum is a former mayor of Mexico City and a close ally of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

This ensemble comprises a paper mask bearing Pete's likeness, an "I Should Have Adopted" hoodie, and a hat proudly featuring a cheeky censored word, a nod to the expletive-laden voicemail Pete left when they criticised his decision to purchase a pet store puppy instead of adopting from a shelter.

This determined marathon lover displayed incredible determination by refusing to disembark from his homemade hamster wheel boat, even when authorities requested it. This standoff persisted for three days.