500% tariffs on China? US warns Beijing over Russian oil

‘Respected scholar’: Indian-origin US expert Ashley Tellis denies espionage charges

Prominent Indian-origin scholar Ashley Tellis, a former Bush administration official, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His lawyers vehemently deny the allegations, stating Tellis is a respected advisor and will contest any claims of acting for a foreign adversary.

Global glitch: YouTube faces massive streaming outage; services now fully restored

YouTube experienced a widespread global outage on Wednesday evening, impacting its main platform, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV. Thousands of users across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia reported playback errors, app crashes, and login issues. While the streaming giant confirmed the issue was resolved, the exact cause remains undisclosed, sparking speculation among users and analysts.

Gold, silver price forecast: Will MCX rally last ahead of Diwali?

Gold and silver prices are showing strong bullish momentum, with experts advising investors to buy on dips. MCX Gold is trading around ₹1,27,000, with potential to reach ₹1,30,000. MCX Silver, outperforming gold, is near ₹1,60,000 and could target ₹1,63,000.

Trump calls PM Modi ‘great man’, then makes an odd joke — Watch

Bollywood celebs in court: Why stars fight deepfakes; personality rights explained

Bollywood stars are increasingly turning to courts for protection against a surge in deepfakes and AI-driven identity misuse. Akshay Kumar recently sought relief from the Bombay High Court, joining a growing list of celebrities like the Bachchans and Hrithik Roshan who have secured legal safeguards. These legal battles highlight the weaponization of AI, with fake trailers, fabricated endorsements, and even explicit content targeting public figures.

IND vs AUS: Kohli, Rohit and Team India arrive in Perth after flight delays for ODIs

The Indian cricket squad, led by Shubman Gill, has arrived in Perth after travel delays. The team, featuring stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, will compete in a three-match ODI series against Australia. Kohli and Sharma, returning to ODIs after focusing on T20s and Tests, are expected to be key players in the upcoming fixtures.

Tech jobs growing: Atlassian adds engineers; CEO rejects AI doom talk

Atlassian is significantly expanding its engineering workforce, planning to hire more new graduates in 2025 than in the previous two years combined. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes believes AI tools will enhance, not replace, human engineers, driving demand for more software developers to build innovative technologies.

Indore transgender dera: Feud between 2 factions turns into mass suicide bid

Dozens of transgender individuals attempted mass suicide by consuming floor cleaner in Indore, later escalating to a self-immolation bid outside a hospital. While authorities are investigating the complex motives, including alleged assault and inter-community disputes over leadership and property, the situation remains tense with ongoing protests and attacks on media.

AI confusion: Salesforce CEO admits customers still don’t get it; stock down by 30%

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff acknowledged that many enterprise customers struggle with AI implementation, as innovation outpaces adoption. Despite a stock slump and investor skepticism, Salesforce is increasing AI investment, with its Agentforce platform now core to its products. While some clients have integrated AI, most face significant architectural challenges.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,400; BSE Sensex up over 300 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,400, BSE Sensex was up over 300 points.

Inside Bengaluru doctor’s dark plan: Wife killed with anaesthesia overdose

A Bengaluru doctor, Mahendra Reddy, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Dr. Kritika Reddy, six months ago. Her death was initially attributed to natural causes, but forensic reports revealed toxic substances. Mahendra reportedly confessed to poisoning her, citing marital discord over undisclosed health issues. Investigations are ongoing.

Inside Bengaluru doctor’s dark plan: Wife killed with anaesthesia overdose; death staged as natural

A Bengaluru doctor, Mahendra Reddy, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Dr. Kritika Reddy, six months ago. Her death was initially attributed to natural causes, but forensic reports revealed toxic substances. Mahendra reportedly confessed to poisoning her, citing marital discord over undisclosed health issues. Investigations are ongoing.

Indore tragedy: 25 transgenders consume phenyl; admitted to hospital

Bihar polls: Congress fields over 15 candidates; no Mahagathbandhan seat-sharing deal yet

With nominations for the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, the Congress released its first list of over 10 candidates amidst unresolved seat-sharing talks with Mahagathbandhan partners. The party faces internal discontent over alleged irregularities in ticket distribution. Meanwhile, the NDA alliance has also navigated friction over seat allocations.