The US government is proposing a voluntary pact for tech giants like Google and Meta to cover the full cost of electricity and infrastructure for their AI data centers. This aims to prevent rising household energy prices and strain on water supplies. Companies would also commit to grid reliability and community impact mitigation.
During a recent Plano City Council meeting, comedian Alex Stein caused a stir by mocking Hindu customs, specifically cow veneration along with the traditional uses of cow dung and urine. Clad in Indian garb, his satirical commentary prompted several Indian-American attendees to walk out in protest.
TimesofIndia.com has learnt that on February 6, after a net session at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek ate something in Mumbai that caused an upset stomach. On matchday, his condition worsened, but the batter decided to carry on and play the game.
Practical constraints limit the scale at which Indian refiners can replace existing supplies with oil from the United States or Venezuela. US crude is typically light and sweet, meaning it has lower sulphur content, while many Indian refineries are configured to process medium-grade crude.
The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of clear information regarding the unprecedented shutdown.
South Africa secured a dramatic victory over Afghanistan in a nail-biting Super Over contest. The match required two tie-breakers after regulation time ended level. Afghanistan fought hard, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz performing exceptionally. However, South Africa ultimately prevailed, advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Following his emotional plea about financial struggles, several Bollywood personalities, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Varun Dhawan, have stepped forward to help clear his debt. His manager expressed optimism for his release soon, with a bail hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
In a significant political shift, Mumbai has appointed Ritu Tawde from the BJP as its new Mayor, with Sanjay Ghadi from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stepping in as Deputy Mayor. This pivotal moment ends a near four-year period of administration rule after the BMC elections on January 15, 2026.
