Nothing admitted using stock images in Phone 3 demo units instead of real camera samples. A photographer revealed his photo was wrongly shown as a Phone 3 shot. The company called it an oversight, not intentional, and promised updates. It now faces criticism and trust issues as users question the brand’s transparency and past practices.
A Harvard-led study warns that using paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy may raise the risk of autism and ADHD in children. Researchers analyzed over 100,000 cases and found links between prenatal exposure and neurodevelopmental issues. Experts recommend limited, careful use of the drug during pregnancy, only under medical advice.
India has approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the host city. The Cabinet, led by PM Modi, also agreed to support Gujarat financially. If selected, this would be India’s second time hosting the event. The government says it will boost tourism, jobs, and infrastructure, and may support a future […]
Efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing death in Yemen, are moving forward. Talks through Gulf contacts and religious leaders continue. She was convicted in 2020 for killing her abusive Yemeni partner. Her execution was recently stayed. Hopes rise as discussions focus on convincing the victim’s family for forgiveness and possible compensation.
Hackers are sending fake Google emails to steal passwords. These emails look real and warn about suspicious activity. Clicking the link takes users to a fake website. Don’t panic. Never click unknown links. Always check the sender’s email. Use two-factor authentication. To stay safe, go directly to your Google account to check any security alerts.
As US tariffs on Indian goods hit 50%, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said India’s strong economy will manage the challenge. He confirmed PM Modi’s visit to China for the SCO Summit. The government hopes the US tariffs are temporary and finds it unfair, especially when countries like China weren’t penalised for buying Russian oil.
South India is famous for its non-vegetarian dishes. Try Madurai’s mutton balls, Coorg’s spicy pork curry, Kundapura chicken curry, Kerala’s beef varieties, fiery Guntur chicken, and Hyderabad’s biryani and haleem. These dishes show South India’s rich meat-eating culture, often surprising those who think it’s mostly vegetarian.
Four Naxals were killed in an 8-hour encounter near the Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border. Police recovered weapons from the site. Separately, 29 Naxals surrendered in Dantewada and Narayanpur, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. The ‘Lon Varratu’ rehabilitation drive has led over 1,000 Naxals to give up arms since 2020 in Dantewada alone.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced plans to change the green card and H1-B visa systems. The new “gold card” would offer permanent residency to foreigners investing $5 million. The H1-B visa lottery will be replaced by a system prioritizing higher-paying jobs to attract the best talent.
BRS leader KTR urged immediate flood relief as heavy rains left Telangana villages submerged and highways cut off. Criticizing the government’s inaction, he called for NDRF, SDRF deployment, relief camps, and infrastructure repairs. He urged BRS workers to assist, emphasizing that action—not words—is crucial in this critical humanitarian crisis affecting thousands.