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World Politics & Diplomacy 27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Thousands Flood Prague in Protest Over Public Media Funding Overhaul

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Prague on Sunday to oppose the Czech government's plan to overhaul public media funding, warning that the changes could weaken the independence of broadcasters. The protest comes after lawmakers advanced the reform in a rushed vote, intensifying concerns over political pressure on the country's public-service institutions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Australian Town Mourns MP After Apparent Targeted Car Attack Leaves Community Reeling

A widely respected Australian parliamentarian has been left with devastating injuries after what police and media reports describe as a targeted car attack, shocking a regional town that had long regarded her as one of its own. The incident has intensified concern over the safety of elected officials and deepened anxieties in a political climate already marked by rising hostility.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning21 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

GM to Shut Brownstown Battery Plant, But the Real Story Is Not Electrification

General Motors is closing its Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant in Detroit, but the move is not a retreat from electric vehicles. The shutdown reflects a broader operational reset tied to manufacturing strategy and supply-chain alignment, rather than a reversal of GM’s long-term electrification plans. The decision underscores how legacy automakers are recalibrating factory footprints even as they continue to invest in battery technology and EV capacity.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning20 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Shuttered San Francisco Centre Eyed for AI Data Center as Downtown Reuse Debate Intensifies

A shuttered downtown San Francisco mall is being considered for conversion into an artificial intelligence data center, according to an exclusive report, underscoring how vacant retail real estate is being reimagined for the infrastructure demands of the AI boom. The proposal, which could also include an AI exhibit and office space, is already drawing pushback from Mayor Daniel Lurie as city leaders weigh the future of a prominent but troubled property.

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Startups & Venture Capital20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

AI Assistant Startup Town Reaches Unicorn Status Four Months After Launch

AI assistant startup Town has secured a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures, catapulting the company to unicorn status just four months after launch. The deal underscores the intensity of investor demand for frontier AI products that can show rapid user adoption and a credible path to enterprise-scale monetization.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 09:08 AM IST

Verified CCTV Shows Drone Striking Supermarket in Odesa Region Town

CCTV footage verified by the BBC shows the moment a drone struck a supermarket in Mayaky, a town in Ukraine’s Odesa region, underscoring the continuing reach of aerial attacks far from the front line. The incident adds to mounting evidence that civilian infrastructure remains exposed as the war grinds on across southern Ukraine.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Turns Karnataka’s Small-Town Screens Into a Box-Office Force

The runaway success of the Kannada film 'Premada Oorali' has revived footfall in theatres across Karnataka’s smaller towns, giving exhibitors and distributors a rare post-pandemic boost. Yet the film’s unexpected scale has also deepened an industry-wide question: whether audiences are signaling a lasting shift toward rooted, local storytelling or simply rewarding a singular breakout hit.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

AstraZeneca bets on Kendall Square R&D hub to power next phase of growth

AstraZeneca has opened a major research and development center in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, a move that underscores the drugmaker’s determination to deepen its U.S. innovation footprint and sustain growth well beyond the current decade. The company says the site, backed by more than $1 billion in investment in Massachusetts, is designed to accelerate discovery with advanced automation, robotics and a denser concentration of scientific talent.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 04:41 PM IST

Bhute and Praful Hold Firm as Australia A’s Push to Square Series Falls Short

A disciplined stand from Bhute and Praful denied Australia A the breakthrough they needed to level the series, turning the contest into a test of patience rather than pace. The resistance ensured India’s position remained intact and underlined how lower-order composure can decisively shape a closely fought series.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:15 PM IST)

Ukraine Says It Retakes 51 Square Kilometers in Third Phase of Operation Vivaldi

Ukraine says its forces have advanced in the eastern theater under the third phase of Operation Vivaldi, retaking 51 square kilometers, liberating three settlements and inflicting heavy losses on Russian troops. The claims, which could not be independently verified, underscore the intensity of fighting as Kyiv seeks to press battlefield momentum while Moscow absorbs another round of pressure in a contested sector.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 AM IST)

Pope Leo Draws 800,000 to Central Paris Mass, Turning Iconic Square Into a Global Stage

Pope Leo drew an estimated 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass on one of the city’s most iconic squares, underscoring the Vatican’s ability to command mass attention even in a deeply secular European capital. The visit blended worship, diplomacy and a pointed moral message, with the pontiff also criticizing legalized assisted dying as a form of “false compassion.”

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World Politics & Diplomacy3h ago

Pope Leo Draws 800,000 to Central Paris as Faith, Pageantry and Politics Converge on Iconic Square

Pope Leo celebrated an open-air Mass in central Paris before an estimated 800,000 people, turning one of the city's most recognizable squares into a vast gathering of worshippers, pilgrims and onlookers. The scale of the event underscored the enduring global pull of the papacy and the logistical challenge of staging a major religious ceremony in the heart of a European capital.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Porsche Teases a Mid-Engined Supercar as It Rewrites Its Future Above the 911

Porsche has offered a first look at a new mid-engined supercar concept, signaling that the company’s next phase may lean further into high-margin halo vehicles rather than volume-led growth. The preview fits squarely within the automaker’s long-term turnaround plan for 2035, which calls for fewer cars sold but a richer mix of more expensive models.

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