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Frontier AI & Machine Learning 08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Tool

McDonald's is facing legal scrutiny after reports alleged the company used an artificial intelligence tool to help determine pricing for U.S. franchisees, a claim that has intensified debate over algorithmic pricing in consumer-facing businesses. The case arrives as restaurants and retailers confront rising sensitivity to dynamic pricing, with critics warning that AI-assisted price recommendations could deepen tensions between franchisors, operators and customers.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning14 Oct 2026, 04:10 PM IST

Wharton Survey Shows Managers Catching Up to Gen Z on AI as Market Hype Cools

A new Wharton survey suggests corporate managers are moving from fascination with artificial intelligence to a more pragmatic phase, echoing the expectations that younger workers have already internalized. The shift matters for global equities and technology spending because investors are increasingly demanding proof that AI investments can improve productivity, margins, and revenue rather than simply generate headlines.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 11:34 PM IST

Pupils Heard ‘Cracking’ Sound Moments Before Pakistan School Roof Collapse in Peshawar

Emergency crews are responding in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, after a school roof collapsed following reports that pupils heard a cracking sound moments earlier. The incident has raised urgent questions about building safety, maintenance standards, and the vulnerability of school infrastructure in a region where emergency response teams often face difficult conditions.

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Global Health & Biotech15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

Pupils Heard a Crack Before Pakistan School Roof Collapse in Peshawar

Emergency crews were responding on Tuesday evening after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, following reports from pupils who heard a cracking sound moments before the structure gave way. The incident has raised urgent questions about building safety, maintenance standards and the vulnerability of school infrastructure in one of Pakistan’s most densely populated urban centres.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 04:42 PM IST

U.S. Schools Push Back as FCC Threatens Internet Aid Over Screen-Time Fight

School districts across the United States are protesting a Federal Communications Commission proposal that could jeopardize broadband support for classrooms and libraries under the E-Rate program. The dispute has escalated after the FCC chair argued that schools bear responsibility for children’s excessive screen time, prompting warnings that a policy fight over digital habits could cut off essential connectivity for millions of students.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Punjab Bandh Over Anti-Drug Activist’s Murder Forces Market Closures, Disrupts Private Schools

Markets and private schools remained shut in several parts of Punjab on Friday after a bandh call backed by the family of anti-drug activist Jhota and supported by multiple political parties. The shutdown reflects rising public anger over the killing and has intensified pressure on authorities to respond to concerns about drug-related violence and law and order.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM IST

France’s High School Protests Expose a Deeper Crisis in Public Education

High school students across France are mobilizing over deteriorating classrooms, staff shortages, and what they describe as a broader neglect of public education. The protests, amplified by climate activist Greta Thunberg’s support, have quickly become a flashpoint in a wider debate about inequality, state priorities, and youth discontent in France.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Row Exposes Fault Lines With Teachers, Families and Turkey

Azerbaijan’s reported restrictions on hijabs in schools have ignited a sensitive domestic dispute with religious and social overtones, while also drawing attention from Turkey, a close regional partner. The controversy has become a test of how far Baku will push secular policy in a majority-Muslim country without deepening friction at home or abroad.

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