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DMart Q1 results: Higher costs, slower mature-store growth weigh on margins
Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart, reported margin pressure in the first quarter due to rising operational costs and stagnant growth in mature store locations. The retail giant is facing increased competition from quick commerce platforms in major urban hubs, prompting a strategic shift towar
Meta to discontinue controversial AI feature following privacy concerns, Hollywood's SAG-AFTRA union welcomes move
Meta has announced the discontinuation of a new generative AI tool that allowed users to create images based on public Instagram accounts. The decision follows intense scrutiny from privacy advocates and the SAG-AFTRA labor union regarding the unauthorized use of personal likenesses.
What Apple accuses OpenAI of in explosive trade secret lawsuit? A laptop ‘not returned’, secret interviews, & more
Apple has filed a major lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the artificial intelligence firm engaged in a systematic effort to misappropriate trade secrets through aggressive recruitment. The tech giant claims that former employees were encouraged to provide proprietary information as part of thei
Chairman's exit a 'challenging event' that raised governance questions: HDFC Bank CEO
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan addressed the departure of the former chairman, describing it as a significant event that prompted a formal review of governance standards. The bank maintains that internal investigations have since cleared the institution of any alleged procedural misconduct.
New Zealand's Space Sector Played Key Role In Chandrayaan-3 Success, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the significant contribution of New Zealand's space sector to the success of India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. The statement underscores growing international cooperation in space exploration and technology exchange between the two nations.
Vietnam Boat Tragedy Updates: "Boat Had Barely Begun Moving, Tipped Over Before We Could React": Survivor
Indian Tourists Killed in Vietnam Boat Incident News Updates: At least 15 Indians, including 13 men and 2 women, were killed in the incident. There were a total of 36 people on board the vessel.
Iran Officials Admit To "Mistake" After Attacks On Ships In Hormuz: Report
Internal reports indicate that Iranian officials have categorized recent maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz as a mistake. Tehran has reportedly attributed the incidents to a faction within the government acting without official authorization.
US Lawmaker Ro Khanna Detained By Israeli Settlers During West Bank Visit
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna was reportedly detained by Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank this week. The incident occurred during a regional tour as Khanna explores potential political maneuvers and evaluates local tensions.
Man Arrested For Raping 12-Year-Old Neighbour In Assam's Sivasagar
The accused, a fast-food vendor from Samastipur district of Bihar, lived in a rented house in the same neighbourhood as the survivor.
15 Indian Tourists Killed As Boat Overturns In Vietnam
Search and rescue operations are underway, and the Indian mission has set up control rooms to assist those affected.
Scare Force One? Report Flags Security Gaps In Trump's New Plane
Internal reports have raised concerns regarding potential security vulnerabilities within the Qatari jet currently serving as a temporary transport for Donald Trump. The aircraft is functioning as a stopgap measure until the official delivery of two new Boeing Air Force One planes.
China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall
China has initiated large-scale emergency protocols as the second typhoon to hit the country within a single week makes landfall along the eastern coast. Authorities have prioritized the safety of residents in the storm's direct path, resulting in one of the largest evacuation efforts this season.
Iran supreme leader calls for revenge for father's killing
Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
Spanish emergency services are working to contain a devastating wildfire that has claimed at least 12 lives. Authorities have reported that 23 people remain missing as search operations continue in the affected regions.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has pledged to establish a memorial for the victims of the Volhynia massacres committed during World War Two. The decision addresses a long-standing historical grievance between Warsaw and Kyiv regarding the ethnic cleansing of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists.
After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
Creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal have announced that the viral Nopia synthesizer is nearly ready for its official market release. After gainng significant online traction in 2023, the unique hardware instrument has entered its final development stages.
Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has withdrawn a legal request to postpone the pending merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The official had previously sought a 60-day delay to facilitate a state-level review of internal corporate documents.
FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun
Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image Line, recently engaged directly with the music production community on Reddit to gather product feedback. The executive addressed the evolution of the software from its origins as Fruity Loops to its current status as a professional workstation.
Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut
If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a ch
White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed to lead the newly established UAP Science Advisory Council. The group will provide scientific oversight to help government agencies identify and analyze unidentified aerial phenomena.
Unbreakable: how Jyothi Yarraji and coach James Hillier rebuilt India’s best 100m hurdler
The 26-year-old athlete’s world came crashing down last June when she tore her ACL. After chasing speed all her life, she had to endure a period of painful, stationary monotony. But thanks to a steady supply of blueberri
World Records Union recognises Biju BP from Kerala for his all-India motorcycle ride with a mission
A former banker, Thiruvananthapuram-native Biju PB, won the recognition for riding across the States and Union Territories, championing the cause of empowerment of girls through education
Tamil Nadu’s biryani binge keeps cash registers ringing
Recording revenues of ₹4,500 crore per year, there’s more space at the table, say established players