Man Turns Grandfather's Old Rotary Phone Into An AI Assistant, Shares Demo
- Pankaj converted a 1970s rotary phone into a functional AI assistant on X
- The device activates with a "Hey Kiri" voice command after picking up the receiver
- It can book cabs, schedule meetings, order food, control lights, and summarize emails
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Tarun Tejpal, Ex-Tehelka Editor, Convicted For Raping Junior Colleague In 2013
- Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted by High Court in a 2013 rape case
- The High Court overturned the 2021 acquittal given by the trial court in Mapusa
- The Goa government had appealed against Tejpal’s acquittal following the 2021 verdict
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Gangster Atiq Ahmed's Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Divider In UP
- Youngest son of Atiq Ahmed, Aban, died in a car crash near Jhansi, UP
- Aban's car hit a highway divider; one friend also died, three injured
- Aban was heading to meet his jailed brother in Jhansi at the time
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"Indians Will Suffer": Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre On Foreign Funding Law
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
- The bill allows government seizure of assets from organizations losing FCRA registration.
- Tharoor warned the law threatens Christian-run charities supporting health and education.
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Explained: Why Meta Is Under Fire Over Child Sexual Abuse Content
- Mark Zuckerberg apologized for CSAM and deepfake content on Meta platforms after government talks
- Investigations revealed Meta ads promoted child sexual abuse material and AI-generated explicit images
- Indian agencies like NCPCR and NHRC launched inquiries into Meta's content and reporting compliance
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Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo Among 9 Apps Fined Rs 20 Lakh Over 'Dark Patterns'
- The CCPA fined nine digital platforms for using manipulative dark patterns online
- Zepto was penalised Rs 7 lakh for drip pricing and automatic membership additions
- BookMyShow removed a pre-ticked Rs 1 donation flagged as basket sneaking
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Man Dressed As Grim Reaper Arrested For Scaring People From Hospital Rooftop
- A man dressed as Grim Reaper climbed a hospital roof in North Wales to scare people
- Leon Gillespie made strange noises and gestures during a 50-minute rooftop standoff
- The incident caused distress to patients, visitors, and medical staff at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
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Internet Impressed With Ranbir's 'Accurate' Voice In Ramayana English Trailer
- Ramayana's English-dubbed trailer features AI-led lip sync and all-English dialogues
- The film's budget is Rs 4,000 crore, making it one of the largest Indian productions
- The movie is planned for two parts releasing in October 2026 and Diwali 2027
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7,000 Litres Of Spirit Hidden Under Sacks Seized In Kerala Before Onam
- Kerala Excise seized 7,000 litres of rectified spirit in Kannur before Onam festival
- The spirit was hidden under bran sacks in a Karnataka-registered truck at Payyannur
- Driver Akhil from Adoor was arrested during the 1 am interception at Perumba
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Kerala High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Raping Stepdaughter
- Kerala High Court denied bail to man accused of raping his step-daughter
- The accused allegedly subjected the 14-year-old to repeated sexual assault
- The assaults led to the child survivor becoming pregnant, per prosecution
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12 Tamil Nadu Districts Likely To Be Affected More Due To El Nino: Minister
- Forecast warns 12 Tamil Nadu districts face severe impact from super El Nino event
- Tamil Nadu Agri University’s contingency plans shared with district collectors for action
- Eight new agri-extension centres with 300 MT godowns planned across Tamil Nadu
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