Israel and US on Saturday launched a daylight attack on Iran, closing the window for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with the West.The strikes reportedly took place near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, the 86-year-old leader was not in Tehran and had been transferred to a secure location...
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Speed, social media and showboating: A teenage menace on wheels
NEW DELHI: The thrill of speed, the lure of social media validation, and the persistent illusion that “nothing will happen” — within seconds, everything can change. A disturbing pattern is emerging: fatal crashes involving young motorists, including minors, accused of reckless or negligent driving.A recent fatal crash in Goa’s Assagao has once again drawn national...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has a five-word reply for Jack Dorsey firing half of its staff
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says he hasn’t “really digested” Jack Dorsey’s decision to lay off 4,000 employees — nearly half of Block’s workforce — citing AI-driven efficiency gains. Jassy acknowledges that many jobs humans have done for decades won’t need as many people going forward, but struck an optimistic note, saying new roles will emerge...
‘Eliminating threat from Iranian regime’: Trump on US-Israel joint strikes in Tehran
Screengrab, AP US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States has launched “major combat operations” in a joint effort with Israel aimed at “eliminating imminent threats” from Iran, in his first statement following the start of the operation. The operation, named “Lion’s Roar” by Israel, saw a broad daylight strike on Iran’s capital...
WB SIR final voter list: 1.18L names deleted in Bankura, Nadia sees around 2.71L deletions
DEO Alipurduar handed over the hard copies of the voter lists to the representatives of the recognized political parties at Alipurduar district, West Bengal today. (Image/ X) KOLKATA: The Election Commission (EC) has begun publishing the updated electoral rolls in West Bengal following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with early figures from Bankura district showing...
US, Israel strikes in Tehran: India issues advisory, urges ‘utmost caution’
NEW DELHI: India on Saturday issued an advisory urging its citizens in Israel to exercise “utmost caution and remain vigilant” following attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States.The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv released the advisory, stating, “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel...
Iran bombed: Israel, US carry out joint attack on Tehran near Khamenei’s offices
NEW DELHI: Israel and US on Saturday launched a daylight “preventive attack” against Iran on Saturday.According to local reports, loud blasts have been heard across Tehran. However, Tel Aviv has stressed that it is targeting military sites.“The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel,” Defence...
Israel attacks Iran: Explosions heard in central Tehran, sirens in Tel Aviv – what we know so far
Israel on Saturday launched a “preventative attack” on Iran, with the country’s defence minister declaring a state of emergency nationwide.“The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country,” a ministry statement said.Israel Katz made the announcement as...
‘Never wanted surveillance’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signs deal with Pentagon
OpenAI’s Sam Altman secured a Pentagon deal for classified AI deployment, mirroring Anthropic’s rejected safety terms. While Anthropic faces a “supply-chain risk” label and presidential ire, OpenAI integrated safeguards like human oversight and restricted surveillance into its agreement. This strategic move positions OpenAI favorably, especially with its new Amazon cloud partnership, despite Anthropic’s legal challenge....
Pakistan vs SL washout scenario: Who will reach T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals?
Pakistan will face a herculean task when they take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8s clash at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan’ fate, however, has an added twist — the weather. England did them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand, denying the Kiwis a clear path to the...
