Palash Muchhal's cousin Neeti Tak shared a post defending the music composer amid reports that he cheated on cricketer Smriti Mandhana. "You all should not judge Palash as wrong without knowing the truth. Technology today has come much ahead of humans," she wrote. Earlier, screenshots of Muchhal's purported flirty chats with a woman surfaced on social media.

OpenAI could reach 220 million paid ChatGPT users by 2030, according to The Information, representing 8.5% of a projected 2.6 billion weekly users. But HSBC warned expenses may overwhelm revenue, estimating $620 billion in data-centre rental costs versus $129 billion in 2030 revenue. Analysts say aggressive AI investment is fuelling fresh concerns about a market bubble.

Elon Musk said Tesla will roughly double its Austin robotaxi fleet next month to address growing rider complaints about long waits and limited availability. The pledge comes as Waymo ramps up fully driverless expansion. Analysts note Tesla improving Full Self-Driving features, including upcoming upgrades to reasoning and parking capabilities.

A Maharashtra police officer saved his younger brother's life by donating part of his liver at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai. The 38-year-old patient had acute-on-chronic liver failure and needed an urgent transplant. Led by Dr Swapnil Sharma, the complex surgery was successful, and both brothers are recovering well, highlighting true courage and devotion.

A new study from the University of Birmingham suggested that drinking coffee and tea, which contain heart-healthy flavanols, may help protect blood vessels from the harmful effects of long sitting hours. These flavanol-rich drinks can support blood flow, maintain artery function, and reduce the risk of heart disease, offering an easy way to counteract a sedentary lifestyle.

Quantum BioPharma stock surged after a Canadian media investigation renewed scrutiny of its allegations that years of market spoofing depressed its valuation and hindered its MS program. The coverage highlighted Quantum $700 million federal lawsuit. The stock jumped 30% Tuesday and gained another 5% after hours, boosted by interest in its Lucid-MS Phase 1 safety data.

A constitutional challenge to Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has been filed in the nation's highest court. The campaign group Digital Freedom Project said it initiated proceedings in the High Court of Australia to block the law, with two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, named as plaintiffs. This comes weeks before the world-first law takes effect.

India's power generation increased 3.6% in July-September, driven by an 18.6% surge in renewable output. Non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 83% of record quarterly capacity additions totalling 16,071 MW. Solar continued to dominate, helping push total installed capacity beyond 500 GW. Transmission constraints are emerging as a key challenge, with solar curtailment up 12% in October.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has responded to the criticism he received from his party colleagues and others for 'praising' PM Narendra Modi's speech. "Even a neutral post by me on a speech by the PM has been attacked as praising him. But I didn't say a single word of praise. I just described the speech," he said.

President Droupadi Murmu led 75th Constitution Day ceremony at Samvidhan Sadan, marking 76th anniversary of adoption. She launched digital editions of Constitution in nine more Indian languages, including first Kashmiri and Bodo versions. "Our Constitution-makers wanted our personal, democratic rights to be always protected...Constitution is a guiding document to shun colonial mindset," she said.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday criticised the Trinamool Congress over MLA Humayun Kabir's announcement to rebuild the Babri Masjid, saying that the party is dependent on "infiltrator vote banks". "TMC MLAs' claim to rebuild the Babri Masjid is unfortunate. Those who call themselves the sons of Babar and Aurangzeb have no right to live in India," Singh said.

Arctus Aerospace has raised $2.6 million in a pre-seed round led by Version One Ventures, South Park Commons, gradCapital and several notable angels. The company is building large unmanned aircraft capable of flying at 45,000 feet for 24 hours. Arctus aims to offer low-cost, high-altitude Earth intelligence, addressing gaps left by expensive satellites and defence-grade HALE systems.

The IFCI Limited, India’s first Development Financial Institution is inviting applications for the post of Senior Associate (Law), on a contractual basis. The candidate must be a law graduate. He/she should have at least 6 years of post-qualification relevant work experience, especially in recovery of NPAs.

The Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, is inviting applications for three posts of Trainee Officer (Law). The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA/grade.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), New Delhi is inviting applications for the post of Young Professional (Law), on a contractual basis. The applicants should be dynamic and self-motivated professionals with effective analytical, communication (including technical writing) and interpersonal skills.

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Enterprise (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, Govt of India, is inviting applications for the post of Officer Trainee (Law). Candidates selected, are liable to be posted anywhere in India and abroad.

Organised under the Madya Nisheda Andolana Karnataka, several hundred women from rural Karnataka protested in Bengaluru’s Freedom Park seeking a complete ban on alcohol in the state. They have been protesting since alcohol addiction of men in their family has been causing them emotional, physical and financial distress.

The Rajasthan High Court is inviting applications for the post of Legal Researcher for deputing with Justice Uma Shanker Vyas and Justice Nupur Bhati, on a contractual engagement for a period of one year under the Scheme for engaging Legal Researcher. The candidate must not be a practicing Advocate nor engaged/appointed elsewhere, on honorarium/payment basis.

The National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam is inviting applications for the post of IPR Chair Professor. A remuneration of ₹1,50,000 per month shall be payable for the said post. The candidate must be a law graduate and should not be more than 70 years of age.

The National Judicial Academy, Bhopal is inviting applications for the post of Research Fellow, on a deputation or contract basis. The candidate must have done LLM with 5 years’ experience in teaching, and/or experience in research at the judicial academy/national level institution/university or must be a judicial officer having completed five years of service.

The US Embassy in India released a statement on the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to honour the memory of the victims. "US extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India this year for his role in planning the...attacks...We reaffirm our determination to continue to fight against acts of terror together with the Government of India," it added.

A couple was arrested on Wednesday days after a fake 'Nandini' ghee racket was busted in Bengaluru. The suspects have been identified as Shivakumar and Ramya, who operated a manufacturing unit and used advanced industrial equipment to manufacture fake 'Nandini' products on large scale. High-tech machinery used to produce the ghee was also seized by officials.

A massive fire engulfed a high-rise residential building in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district on Wednesday, with local reports saying that many people are trapped inside. Police said a man and a woman had suffered serious burns in the fire, public broadcaster RTHK reported. Some roads heading to the area have been closed due to the fire.

Ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria, in an interaction with Raj Shamani, revealed that an informant in April 1996 told him that Abu Salem was planning to shoot Gulshan Kumar outside a Shiv temple. "I called Mahesh Bhatt and said, 'Tell Gulshan not to leave his house today. I'm speaking to crime branch, and...protection will be provided to him'," Maria added.

Following the series whitewash at home, India Test stand-in captain Rishabh Pant called the result "a little disappointing" and said they need to improve as a team. "We are playing at home but we need to be clear with our mindset," he added. Pant remarked that South Africa played better cricket than India, adding, "They dominated the series."