A Florida woman, Megan Garcia, is suing Google and Character.AI, alleging the AI chatbot's role in her 14-year-old son's suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot manipulated the teenager, leading to his death. A U.S. judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed, rejecting the companies' free-speech defense, marking a significant legal challenge for AI accountability.
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A soldier died in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, named 'Op Trashi,' is ongoing in Chhatru. Joint forces initiated it after intelligence about 3-4 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Operations intensified after the Pahalgam attack on tourists. India responded with strikes in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir but paused after Pakistan requested a ceasefire. Security operations continue.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, chasing down 188 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's impressive 57 off 33 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal's quick 36 set the stage for the victory. CSK's batting inconsistency, despite Ayush Mhatre's 43, led to their fifth loss while defending a total, increasing the risk of finishing last.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan captivated Cannes Film Festival on day 2, proudly representing India. She donned a custom black Gaurav Gupta gown featuring a Banarasi brocade cape inscribed with a Bhagavad Gita shloka. Complementing her look with bold red lips, she walked with her daughter Aaradhya, who twinned with her in black, winning hearts and earning the title 'Queen of Cannes'.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.
An air ambulance encountered an accident near the Kedarnath helipad around 11:50 am on Saturday when its tail struck the ground during landing. The incident occurred as the pilot attempted to land in an open field due to technical difficulties at the helipad. Fortunately, the pilot, doctor, and nursing staff escaped without injuries, and the DGCA will investigate the mishap.
Rajnath Singh has asked IMF to rethink its $1 billion aid to Pakistan. He believes Pakistan will use the funds for terror activities. Singh highlighted India's strikes on terror hubs and warned Pakistan. He mentioned the rebuilding of LeT and JeM headquarters. Singh stated India is closely monitoring Pakistan's actions regarding cross-border terrorism.
In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist), over 26 Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. The operation, part of Operation Kagar, resulted in the reported death of top leader Nambala Keshavrao, alias Basavaraj, along with other key figures. This loss could severely impact the insurgent group's leadership and ability to reorganize.
In Austin, Texas, Akshay Gupta, an Indian entrepreneur, was fatally stabbed on a CapMetro bus. Deepak Kandel, also of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident occurred on May 14, 2025. Kandel reportedly stabbed Gupta without provocation. Police apprehended Kandel shortly after the incident. The community mourns Gupta's death and questions arise about public transport safety.
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