Perplexity, an AI search startup, faces allegations from Cloudflare of using deceptive tactics to bypass website restrictions. Cloudflare claims Perplexity's bots disguised themselves as regular users to scrape content from blocked domains, raising concerns about unauthorized data usage. Perplexity denies wrongdoing, attributing the activity to third-party traffic and user-driven requests.
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Out of the 16 Vice-Presidential elections held in India, four were uncontested, with S Radhakrishnan winning twice unopposed. Several Vice-Presidents, including V V Giri and Shankar Dayal Sharma, resigned to become President. The Election Commission has compiled a booklet detailing the election process and past results, highlighting instances of invalid votes despite a small electoral college.
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Darul Uloom Deoband has reimposed a ban on women entering its campus due to repeated violations of social media guidelines. The seminary had conditionally lifted a previous ban last November, but visitors flouted rules by filming and posting videos online. Management sources cited distractions to students and disrespect towards the institution as reasons for the ban.
Delhi Assembly witnessed a tumultuous session as AAP MLAs, including Atishi, were marshalled out following a dispute with BJP members over the authenticity of a structure on the premises. The BJP claims the renovated site, inaugurated as a British-era execution chamber, was actually a tiffin room, accusing the AAP government of historical manipulation.
Surat police raided a hotel party at 'Weekend Address' following a tip about liquor consumption, arresting six individuals, including two female artists and four businessmen. The raid, triggered by a family dispute where a man reported his daughter-in-law's presence, led to the seizure of liquor and glasses.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated 75% minimum attendance for Class 10 and 12 students in the 2025–26 session to qualify for the 2026 board exams. Strict exemptions, surprise inspections, and zero tolerance for manipulated records underscore the board’s renewed push to curb dummy candidates and enforce academic discipline across affiliated schools.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the late Arun Jaitley, deeming them irresponsible and harmful to the Congress party. Gandhi claimed Jaitley threatened him regarding opposition to farm laws, a claim refuted by Jaitley's son, Rohan, who pointed out his father's death preceded the laws' introduction.
Deepinder Goyal, along with Surobhi Das, is venturing into aviation with LAT Aerospace, aiming to revolutionize regional travel with short take-off aircraft. Goyal is actively recruiting engineers to design and build lightweight gas turbine engines in India.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has tightened regulations on live surgeries, permitting them only for new procedures. This decision follows concerns about patient safety and the educational value of live broadcasts versus recorded videos. While the NMC has resisted a complete ban, it prioritizes patient well-being by mandating insurance coverage for participants and free management of surgery-related complications.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed suggestions of strained India-Russia relations following criticism from US President Donald Trump regarding their economic and strategic ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India's bilateral relationships are independent and based on national interests, highlighting the time-tested partnership with Russia and defense cooperation guided by security needs.