UGC Regulations, Mandal Commission and the surprisingly caste-conscious Gen Z
Before proceeding, for the uninitiated, let me summarize who belongs to what generation: Gen X – someone born between 1965-1980Gen Y (Millennials) – born between 1981-96Gen Z (Zoomers) – born between 1997-2012 Those born in 2013 or afterwards are known as Gen Alpha, while those not falling in any of these would mostly be Baby Boomers […]
Meta Executive warned on encryption plan – Firstpost
Meta executives proceeded with a plan to encrypt the messaging services connected to its Facebook and Instagram apps despite internal warnings that it would hinder the social media giant’s ability to flag child-exploitation cases to law enforcement, according to internal company documents filed in a New Mexico state court case. “We are about to do a […]
NCERT textbook discussing corruption in the judiciary and case backlogs: Why is it necessary
The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) released the new textbook for Class 8 on Social Sciences on Monday. The book, titled ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part-2’, includes a chapter on “The Role of Judiciary in Our Society”. The chapter includes a section on the major challenges before the Indian judiciary at present, […]
5 automatic SUVs I would choose for daily stop-and-go traffic
Growing traffic in metro cities has become the pain point for several customers, since driving a car with a manual transmission in start-stop traffic for an extended period of time is extremely hard. The increase in traffic on the roads has led to customers choosing cars with automatic transmission for their overall ease of driving, be […]
Sam Altman defends AI’s water and energy use, reigniting debate on sustainability – Firstpost
During his visit to India last week, primarily for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman set off a storm after dismissing concerns about the environmental toll of artificial intelligence. Speaking to The Indian Express, Altman said that claims circulating online about ChatGPT using gallons of water per query were “completely untrue, totally […]
MP man held captive for 10 years in Pratapgarh, forcibly converted to Islam, force-fed meat and beaten; Badrul Jama arrested
On 23rd February, Pratapgarh police in Uttar Pradesh arrested Badrul Jama for keeping Santosh Shukla captive for 10 years and converting him to Islam. 40-year-old Shukla hails from Madhya Pradesh. He told police in his complaint that he was held captive for nearly a decade, forced to change his religion and identity, and beaten whenever he […]
Govt urges caution as refund scam targets attendees – Firstpost
The IT Ministry has warned India AI Impact Summit 2026 attendees about a phishing scam targeting them through fake refund messages on SMS and WhatsApp. Participants were urged not to share card details. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an urgent warning for all the attendees who took part in the AI Impact Summit, […]
Wipro’s CTO Hari Shetty – Firstpost
Amid widespread IT layoffs, Wipro’s Chief Strategist Hari Shetty says AI will expand, not shrink, India’s tech job market. He argues the shift toward autonomous enterprises will create new demand for advanced skills, making AI a long-term growth driver for IT services. For months now, headlines have been dominated by debates around AI and rapidly evolving […]
Suzuki e-Access gets benefits of up to ₹19,800
Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced that it is offering benefits on their e-Access electric scooter. The brand is offering a loyalty bonus of ₹10,000 along with finance benefits of ₹9,800. There is also an extended warranty of 7 years on the battery and vehicle. The customers can also avail the benefits of up to ₹19,800, and […]
A loss against England in Kandy will end Pakistan's hope for the semifinals | T20 World Cup
A loss against England in Kandy will end Pakistan’s hope for the semifinals | T20 World Cup Source link
