US Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power

In a significant move concerning online child safety, the European Union has initiated a formal investigation into major adult content websites, including Pornhub, XNXX, XVideos, and Stripchat, for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigation focuses on these platforms' failure to implement effective age verification, conduct proper risk assessments, and maintain transparency in their operations, which may endanger minors' exposure to explicit content. If found in violation, these companies could face substantial...

Builder.ai Files for Bankruptcy Builder.ai, previously valued at $1.5 billion, has filed for bankruptcy due to accusations of misleading investors regarding its AI capabilities. The company, which received backing from Microsoft and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, reportedly employed Indian engineers to manually code applications while falsely promoting them as AI-generated. This deception resulted in financial misrepresentations, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and ultimately, the company's collapse. Full Article

Kamal Haasan's comments regarding the origins of the Kannada language sparked a controversy in Karnataka, jeopardizing the release of his film 'Thug Life.' In the wake of the backlash, Ram Gopal Varma labeled the reactions as 'hooliganism,' while local leaders called for Haasan to issue an apology. As tensions over linguistic issues escalated, Haasan stood by his statement, prompting a High Court plea to ensure the film's release is protected. Full Article

SummaryTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin praised the Chennai Mahila Court's decision to impose a life sentence without remission for 30 years on Gnanasekaran, convicted of sexually assaulting a student at Anna University. CM Stalin highlighted the swift investigation by the Tamil Nadu Police, which concluded in five months, and criticized political attempts to exploit the case for gain. Public Prosecutor Marry Jayanthi confirmed that the court's ruling addressed all 11 charges against Gnanasekaran, emphasizing...

Pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike protested against Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' in Bengaluru due to his controversial remarks about the origin of the Kannada language, led by Praveen Shetty. The group threatened theatre owners, which prompted the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to impose a statewide ban on the film's release. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned Haasan's statement, but the actor refused to apologize, further escalating the tensions surrounding the incident. Full Article

An 11-year-old Dalit girl from Muzaffarpur, brutally raped and stabbed, died at Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) after being kept in an ambulance for over four hours without admission. The child, who had sustained multiple stab wounds, was initially referred to PMCH from SKMCH as her condition deteriorated, but her uncle alleged negligence, stating that she was asked to pay for an oxygen cylinder. This incident, part of a troubling trend in Muzaffarpur, has sparked...