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Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai home was attacked on February 1. Police say the shooting was planned by the Shubham Lonkar gang, who recruited seven youths through social media with promises of money and fame. Two modules, from Pune and North India, handled logistics and execution. Several accused are now under arrest. Rohit Shetty’s home came under attack on February 1, and investigations now suggest that the shooting was orchestrated by members linked to the Shubham Lonkar gang. The main assailant and six others were allegedly brought into the group through social media and local connections. Police say they were drawn in…

A senior executive of NVIDIA said on Wednesday India needs to significantly scale up its investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure from the current $1.2 billion to align with global levels, describing the Union Budget’s 20-year tax holiday for foreign companies as a major opportunity to build foundational AI capacity. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Shanker Trivedi, senior vice president, Enterprise Business at NVIDIA, said the tax incentive could help expand what he termed “foundational infrastructure” for AI in India, reported PTI.“Everyone of these global capability centres needs their own local AI factory from which they will take…

A video from the ongoing in Delhi went viral after showing a robotic dog at the stall, sparking debate and trolling on social media. Galgotias University, located in Greater Noida, had set up a large stall at the summit highlighting its artificial intelligence investments of over Rs 350 crore. A robotic dog was displayed there, and presenters explained that it roams around the campus, helps in surveillance, can take photos in tight spaces and reach difficult areas. From the video, it appeared to many viewers that this was the university’s own innovation. (Photo Credit: Unitree.com) However, after the clip spread…

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar and begins only once the new moon (hilal) is observed after maghrib or sunset on the 29th day of the preceding month, Shaban. This crescent moon sighting, sometimes visible to the naked eye and confirmed by religious committees, marks the official…

Buying a home remains one of the most significant financial and emotional milestones for many Indians. However, real estate experts caution that overlooking due diligence—particularly on location, legal clearances and financial planning—can turn a dream purchase into a long-term liability.Industry advisers say careful research and patience are essential to ensure that a property remains both livable and financially rewarding over time.Location first, property nextReal estate advisers emphasise that a property’s locality often determines its long-term value more than the home itself.Emerging localities, while often more affordable than established neighbourhoods, can offer strong appreciation potential if connectivity and civic infrastructure are…

Kolkata: Hitting out at the Election Commission, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that poll officials were continuing to flout Supreme Court directives by issuing directions to their subordinates through WhatsApp during the SIR exercise in West Bengal.Sharing purported screenshots of a WhatsApp group chat on X, Banerjee said SC has repeatedly emphasised transparency, due process, and adherence to official channels of communication.”Yet we are witnessing instructions being circulated over WhatsApp rather than through formal, traceable, and accountable mechanisms,” he said.Is the @ECISVEEP of the view that directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court can be openly FLOUTED? The…

Sweden’s security service has detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States on suspicion of violating U.S. sanctions, a spokesperson told broadcaster TV4. The Swedish Security Service (SaPo) arrested the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, in late December under an international warrant, spokesperson Jonathan Svensson told TV4. “The case concerns an international arrest warrant. As the security service is assisting another country in a criminal investigation, we cannot go into any details,” Svensson said. The man is suspected of circumventing U.S. sanctions between 2022 and 2023, TV4 reported. He was placed on an international wanted…

Chembur’s St. Sebastian School Road buzzed with life as Happy Streets transformed it into a car-free haven. Residents of all ages enjoyed exercise, art, and community bonding. Actor Manish Goel energized the crowd with a dance performance, calling the event therapeutic and fun. Happy Streets ended its Sunday run in Chembur recently, transforming St. Sebastian School Road near Chandak Highscape City into a vehicle-free zone filled with movement, music and community participation. The initiative, supported by The Times of India, created an open environment where residents of all ages came together to exercise, create art and interact freely — away…

17-year-old driver, allegedly speeding, crashed his Scorpio SUV into a motorcycle in Dwarka (File Photo) NEW DELHI: A routine weekday morning in Dwarka turned deadly when a speeding Scorpio SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, rammed a motorcycle near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Sector 11, killing a 23-year-old man on the spot. The crash has once again raised alarm over underage driving and reckless behaviour on city roads.What happenedPolice received a call at 11.57 am reporting the accident. At the scene, a motorcycle and two cars, including the Scorpio SUV, were found badly damaged. Sahil Dhaneshra (23) was declared…

Family of one of the beneficiaries (File Photo) BENGALURU: For families dependent on daily wages, the birth of a child can swiftly shift from joy to anxiety when premature delivery or medical complications demand costly neonatal intensive care. In an effort to ease this burden, a recent corporate–nonprofit collaboration has funded critical treatment for 20 severely ill newborns across five states.The initiative supported more than 700 cumulative days of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care for infants from economically vulnerable households in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The programme focused on families earning less than ₹15,000…