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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Has Used FP-7 Tactical Ballistic Missile in Combat for the First Time

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, marking a notable step in Kyiv’s effort to expand its domestically produced long-range strike capabilities. The disclosure underscores Ukraine’s push to reduce dependence on foreign-supplied weapons as the war with Russia grinds on and both sides seek advantages in deep-strike warfare.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Pentagon Seeks $30 Million for AI-Powered Lie Detector to Hunt Leaks and Vet Staff

The Pentagon is asking Congress for $30.3 million over five years to develop Polygraph+, an AI-enabled upgrade to the government's long-criticized lie detection system. The project would combine machine learning with non-contact "standoff sensing" to assess credibility, even as experts warn the effort could deepen the flaws of traditional polygraphs rather than fix them.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility5h ago

India's V2V Push Is Forcing Automakers to Test for Chaos Before Cars Hit the Road

India's proposed October 2028 mandate for Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Everything communication is accelerating a major shift in how automakers design and validate connected safety systems. With road conditions that include two-wheelers weaving through traffic, unmarked intersections and unpredictable obstacles, simulation is emerging as the safest way to prove these systems can work in the real world.

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Startups & Venture Capital7h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Startup

A federal appeals court has declined to stop the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic from military contracts, preserving a national security designation that the AI startup says has cost it billions of dollars in lost business. The ruling deepens a legal and reputational fight for the company as it heads toward a closely watched initial public offering, even as Anthropic pursues further judicial review.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs7h ago

Ryan Murphy's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' Draws Fire for Turning a Historic Murder Case Into a Stereotype-Ridden Spectacle

Ian Brennan's latest entry in the Monster franchise revisits the Lizzie Borden case with a lurid, time-jumping approach that critics say collapses under its own sensationalism. Rather than deepening the historical or social context of the infamous Fall River murders, the series is being criticized for reducing women killers to a patchwork of blood, violence and recycled true-crime tropes.

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Global Society & Public Affairs11h ago

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster as Torrential Rain Submerges Roads and Paralyzes the Capital

Bangkok has declared a flood emergency disaster after 48 hours of heavy rain inundated roads across the Thai capital, triggering severe traffic disruption and forcing residents in low-lying areas to prepare for worsening conditions. Authorities have urged people to stay home as all 50 districts were designated emergency zones, with the heaviest flooding reported in the city's east and near canal networks.

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