Kerala temple row: Purification ritual at Guruvayoor; reels in pond trigger complaint

Guruvayur devaswom has ordered purification rituals at the temple after vlogger Jasmin Jaffar allegedly washed her feet in the temple pond and filmed reels, violating temple rules. The rituals, scheduled for Tuesday, will lead to restricted entry for devotees. Devaswom administrator filed a police complaint and will initially cover ritual expenses from devaswom funds, later pursuing legal action.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to employees: To not use AI would leave us behind; we can’t do that

Apple CEO Tim Cook has declared artificial intelligence as a pivotal opportunity, urging employees to integrate AI into their work. Despite a late start, Cook believes Apple can dominate the AI landscape, drawing parallels to past successes like the iPhone. The company is investing heavily, hiring 12,000 new employees and developing specialized AI infrastructure.

Stock market today: Nifty50 near 24,800; Sensex down over 600 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,800, BSE Sensex was down over 600 points.

Stock market today: Nifty50 below 24,850; Sensex down over 400 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 400 points.

At 45, legend Venus holds back tears, discusses future - Watch

Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.

AI warning to students: Google’s GenAI team founder; degrees in some fields may vanish

AI pioneer Jad Tarifi warns that rapid AI advancements could render traditional law and medicine degrees obsolete, citing outdated educational models. He suggests focusing on niche AI fields or skipping PhDs altogether unless deeply passionate. Tarifi emphasizes developing human skills like emotional intelligence and socialization as more valuable in the age of AI.

Stock market today: Nifty opens below 24,900; Sensex down 250 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday as US notified 50% tariffs on India effective tomorrow. While Nifty50 went below 24,900, BSE Sensex was down 250 points.

Revealed: When & where will Neeraj Chopra compete next? All you need to know

Neeraj Chopra is set to clash with Anderson Peters and Julian Weber at the Diamond League Final in Zurich on August 28. After securing fourth place qualification, Chopra aims for victory, having won the Doha and Paris legs earlier this year. He will also defend his world title at the World Championships in Tokyo next month.

Mysuru lodge murder: Man kills lover with ‘controlled blast in her mouth’; face blown up

A 25-year-old man, Siddaraju, has been detained in Mysuru district for the murder of 20-year-old Darshitha in a lodge room. Police suspect Siddaraju, who knew Darshitha for seven years, killed her after she refused to marry him.

First human case of flesh-eating parasite detected; Symptoms, safety measures to follow

US health officials have confirmed the first human case of the New World screwworm in decades, detected in Maryland after the individual returned from El Salvador. While the risk to the general public remains low, this incident has prompted renewed prevention efforts.

UK helicopter crash: 3 die as chopper spirals into field during flight lesson

Trade row: Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths

President Trump asserted the U.S. holds significant leverage over China, hinting at the potential to severely damage their economy if necessary, during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. He mentioned ongoing trade disputes and recent conversations with President Xi Jinping, considering a trip to Beijing.

‘Iconic Amul Girl created by daCunha, not influenced by Tharoor’

No free speech: SC raps influencers for mocking disability; Samay, Vipul among 5 to apologise

Government online pind daan scheme sparks opposition in Gaya, minister assures to review