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Jharkhand students march to assembly today: JPSC row escalates despite govt action | ‘A morning I will cherish’: Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, shares photos from ‘enriching’ meeting | Delhi Mercedes crash kills 70-year-old woman: Cop’s son behind wheel, beer bottle found | Indian-origin woman accused of ‘visa fraud’ on X: US Attorney steps in with major clarification | US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill: India can face Trump’s 100% tariff threat | Expired meat, rotten vegetables found at Bengaluru's luxury hotels, legal action begins | 'I'm ready to be humiliated': Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin clash in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Cauvery dispute | 'They don't need Mohan Bhagwat's certificate': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's sharp reply to RSS chief's Gen Z remark | 'Students, Gen Z, ask me anything': Rahul Gandhi launches Instagram Q&A, responds to Jharkhand protest | PM Modi goes Gen Z, urges Indians to share 'Get Ready With Me' videos on National Handloom Day

Meet CIRQA Smart Band: Garmin introduces screen-free health and fitness tracker

Jul 22, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Tech brand Garmin on Wednesday announced CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band that tracks advanced fitness and wellness features—all without the need for a subscription.

OpenAI confirms AI model went rogue, targeted Hugging Face

Jul 22, 2026, at 05:12 pm

OpenAI on Tuesday said that last week AI platform Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of security incident⁠ after they detected and contained an AI agent that compromised their infrastructure.

'Why go to protest when I could study and improve my score?': NEET re-test topper on ignoring the negativity

Jul 22, 2026, at 11:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid sweeping protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, one of the toppers in the re-examination has narrated his approach, which was focused on returning to the study desk.

Sona College of Technology Fashion Technology students win Ministry of Textiles' Design Innovation Hackathon

Jul 20, 2026, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi: Three BTech Fashion Technology students from Sona College of Technology, Salem—Nandheeswar M., G. Saran and Sushmitha K. S.—won First Prize at Sanrachna, the Product Development and Design Innovation Hackathon organised by the Ministry of Textiles during BharatTex 2026 in New Delhi from July 14 to 17, 2026.

Samsung brings Mona Lisa to your living room with major Louvre Art store expansion

Jul 20, 2026, at 02:34 pm

Samsung Electronics has expanded its Samsung Art Store by adding 34 new artworks from the Louvre Museum, taking the total number of masterpieces from the iconic French institution available on the platform to 51.

'High salary is a trap': Career expert's viral take divides the internet

Jul 19, 2026, at 07:29 pm

A career counsellor has sparked a debate on social media after claiming that earning more than Rs 2 lakh a month often becomes a trap rather than a pathway to greater freedom in India.

He checked his work email on vacation—What he discovered left him shocked

Jul 19, 2026, at 05:07 pm

A 31-year-old Reddit user has claimed he discovered he had been laid off while on vacation after an automated reply to an email unexpectedly revealed that he was no longer employed.

'It's Not in Our Hands': How This NEET Topper Stayed Focused Through Uncertainty

Jul 18, 2026, at 03:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Every NEET aspirant faces moments of self-doubt, disappointing scores and the pressure of one of the world's toughest entrance examinations. For Aritra Kr Chakraborty, who secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 284 in NEET-UG 2026, the key was learning from setbacks and demotivation, such as a paper leak, rather than avoiding them.

Apple Music just got more expensive—Here's how much you'll pay now

Jul 18, 2026, at 03:12 pm

Apple Music has increased its subscription prices across several markets worldwide, marking its first price hike since 2022.

One woman's healthy snack idea for office colleagues leaves samosa lovers furious online

Jul 17, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Replacing the traditional evening snack of samosas and tea with a healthier alternative may sound like a good idea, but one office's decision has sparked a lively debate on social media.

Love music? Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers bring immersive 3D sound home. Check out the price

Jul 17, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Samsung India on Friday launched the Music Studio Series, a new range of Wi-Fi speakers designed to deliver an immersive audio experience while complementing modern home interiors.

Win a dream trip to Azerbaijan! MDJ launches 'Couple No. 1 – Season 5' in Kolkata

Jul 17, 2026, at 03:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mahabir Danwar Jewellers (MDJ) has launched ‘Couple No. 1 – Season 5’, a celebration of love and enduring relationships on Tuesday.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation, French Embassy explore deeper Indo-French cultural collaboration

Jul 17, 2026, at 02:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a high-level French delegation led by Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, for wide-ranging discussions on strengthening cultural collaboration between the two countries.

From memory to modernity: Shiphra Bhattacharjee’s ‘In Bloom’ blossoms at KCC

Jul 16, 2026, at 01:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata opened its doors to 'In Bloom', an art exhibition celebrating 50 years of the artistic journey of veteran artist Shipra Bhattacharya, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) on Tuesday. Notable figures from the worlds of art, culture, business and fashion attended the opening.

Anthropic makes premium Claude free for US teachers: Here’s what educators get

Jul 15, 2026, at 01:33 pm

Technology major Anthropic on Tuesday announced the launch of a new programme offering verified K-12 educators in the United States free access to premium Claude capabilities.

Samsung introduces Flex Titanium technology for next-gen Galaxy foldable devices: All details here

Jul 15, 2026, at 10:29 am

Electronics major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its new Flex Titanium technology for the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices.

Big upgrade for your kitchen? LG launches luxury French Door Refrigerator range

Jul 14, 2026, at 06:25 pm

LG Electronics India said it has strengthened its premium home appliances portfolio with the launch of its new French Door Refrigerator range, led by French Door Refrigerator with Auto Ice Maker in the 83.82 cm (33) width segment. Designed to address evolving lifestyle needs of modern Indian households, the new range combines premium design, intelligent storage and advanced cooling technologies to deliver enhanced convenience, freshness management and everyday usability.

Big upgrade for your kitchen? LG launches luxury French Door Refrigerator range

Jul 14, 2026, at 06:19 pm

LG Electronics India said it has strengthened its premium home appliances portfolio with the launch of its new French Door Refrigerator range, led by French Door Refrigerator with Auto Ice Maker in the 83.82 cm (33) width segment. Designed to address evolving lifestyle needs of modern Indian households, the new range combines premium design, intelligent storage and advanced cooling technologies to deliver enhanced convenience, freshness management and everyday usability.

Will West Bengal get its second IIT? Government to seek IIT status for IIEST Shibpur

Jul 14, 2026, at 12:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government will soon submit a proposal to the Centre seeking the upgradation of the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur into an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar announced on Monday, according to media reports.

From Momos to Bhutanese delights: Taj Taal Kutir’s Himalayan Food Festival takes Kolkata by storm

Jul 13, 2026, at 06:18 pm

Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata, renowned for its seamless blend of colonial charm and contemporary elegance, invites guests to experience an extraordinary gastronomic journey with ‘The Himalayan Trail’, an exclusive culinary showcase at The Verandah, the hotel’s all-day diner, from 17 July to 2 August 2026.

Downloaded a VPN for safety? Study finds many popular apps could expose your data

Jul 12, 2026, at 06:38 pm

Many digital users rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to combat security threats, allowing the application to view, intercept and handle all user traffic in return for hiding identifying information from third parties. Yet a new mobile VPN security testing framework—MVPNalyzer—found many popular VPNs breach user trust, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study.

As AI becomes central to smartphones, OPPO's Reno16 series looks beyond the camera

Jul 12, 2026, at 05:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: There was a time when smartphones competed on hardware alone. Today, the conversation has shifted towards intelligence, creativity and the ability to become a companion for work as much as everyday life.

Skin and Wellness Clinic marks second anniversary with launch of Emsculpt Neo

Jul 11, 2026, at 03:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The skin and wellness clinic, led by Debarpita Bhattacharyya and Dr. Shraddha Pandey, celebrated its second anniversary on Saturday with the unveiling of Emsculpt Neo, an advanced body contouring technology that brings together muscle building and fat reduction in a single non-invasive treatment.

'Coding is going away first': Anthropic CEO's stark AI warning to young professionals

Jul 11, 2026, at 12:05 pm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the workplace, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicting that coding will be among the first professions to be extensively automated before AI gradually takes over broader software engineering tasks.

BSNL is offering satellite phones at Rs.1,34,166. What are the features?

Jul 10, 2026, at 06:03 pm

State-owned telecom major BSNL is offering satellite phone service to consumers, promising to connect in situations where conventional mobile networks can’t reach

Meet GPT-Live: OpenAI's new voice AI can talk like a real person

Jul 10, 2026, at 03:13 pm

As more people turn to AI chatbots for companionship and everyday conversations, OpenAI is aiming to make those interactions feel even more human with the launch of GPT-Live, its next-generation voice model.

Google may finally unveil Pixel 11 on August 12: What do we know so far?

Jul 08, 2026, at 06:00 pm

The wait for Google enthusiasts may soon be over, with the tech giant reportedly set to host its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12 in New York City, according to The Verge.

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Here's when the next foldables will be revealed

Jul 08, 2026, at 03:39 pm

Samsung Electronics has announced it will host Galaxy Unpacked in London, U.K

Big boost for Indian education! IIM Bangalore to open first international campus in Indonesia

Jul 07, 2026, at 03:25 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) will establish its first international campus in Indonesia, marking a major step in the global expansion of India's premier higher education institutions.

AI layoffs rise, but Forward-Deployed Engineers are among most in-demand tech professionals

Jul 07, 2026, at 02:03 pm

Your job is no longer safe in the age of AI. The warning is growing louder across the tech industry as artificial intelligence reshapes the global workforce. In recent years, rapid advances in AI have coincided with waves of layoffs, leaving a lasting impact on employees.