One killed, several injured as violence, rigging claims overshadow PoK polls
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Violent clashes, allegations of electoral rigging, and the killing of a political worker overshadowed the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with coalition partners accusing each other of undermining…
Dheeraj Dhoopar slams Harshad Chopra for personal remarks & wrong gestures against him in ‘Lock Upp’
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar has reacted to Harshad Chopra’s personal remarks and gestures towards him following the latter’s elimination from Lock Upp Season 2. Calling it “just a game”, Dheeraj said Harshad…
US lawmakers move to ban deceptive AI ads
Washington, July 28 (IANS) Two Democratic lawmakers reintroduced legislation that would ban deceptive artificial intelligence-generated campaign advertising, warning that fabricated images, videos and voices pose a growing threat to US elections. Senator…
Trump renews attack on electric vehicle rules
Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has renewed his attack on electric vehicle policies, telling automobile workers in Michigan that consumers should be allowed to choose between electric and internal-combustion vehicles. Trump said his…
US bill targets addictive AI chatbots
Washington, July 28 (IANS) A US lawmaker introduced legislation that would bar artificial intelligence chatbot companies from offering minors features designed to foster emotional dependence, compulsive use and addiction. The Addictive Design Act,…
Israel-Lebanon peace talks move to Rome
Washington, July 28 (IANS) The next round of US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome from August 4 to 6, with technical teams seeking to advance a framework for an eventual peace and security agreement, the State Department said. The…
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to meet 20 rebel MPs in Delhi amid TMC push for their disqualification
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will travel to New Delhi on Tuesday to meet the 20 former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha members who joined the National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI) soon after the results of…
US Senator seeks scrutiny of China funds at US universities
Washington, July 28 (IANS) A Republican senator has called for greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in American universities, warning that undisclosed financial ties with sanctioned entities could undermine US innovation and national security. Senator…
US strikes deals to boost missile output
Washington, July 28 (IANS) The US Department of War has signed two seven-year framework agreements with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin to expand production capacity for key components used in the PAC-3 MSE interceptor and the THAAD missile defence system.…
Trump calls on Federal Reserve to lower rates as economy grows
Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, arguing that the United States should have the lowest borrowing costs in the world as its economy expands. Trump made the remarks aboard Air Force…