Month: June 2026

U.S. takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

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U.S. takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

The new guidance does not change anything for Nvidia, a company official said [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The U.S. Department of Commerce on Sunday moved to close ⁠a potential loophole that may have led companies to export the world’s most advanced chips, like Nvidia’s most sophisticated Blackwell processors, to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located…

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Business

As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution

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As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution

The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, told attendees of a…

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World

With departed souls in mind, fans in Bengaluru celebrate another IPL win in the ‘right spirit’

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With departed souls in mind, fans in Bengaluru celebrate another IPL win in the ‘right spirit’

Fans celebrate after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Bengaluru on May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The loyal and vociferous fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated throughout the night in the “right spirit” back home after their team’s back-to-back IPL triumph in Ahmedabad with the local police…

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Sports

‘Beware of pickpockets’: Rahul slams Govt. over CBSE re-evaluation cost

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‘Beware of pickpockets’: Rahul slams Govt. over CBSE re-evaluation cost

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday (June 1, 2026) attacked the Modi government over the CBSE’s re-evaluation process and cost, saying that when education is treated not as a service but as a business, errors are not corrected but multiplied. Mr. Gandhi shared a video snippet from his conversation with CBSE students facing problems due…

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Nation

Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.94 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.94 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said Dollar Index was nearer to 99 levels while oil prices rose to $93 per barrel after Israel-Lebanon conflict escalated following sharp weekly drops as Washington and Tehran discussed potential ceasefire that could eventually ease out the disruptions around Strait of Hormuz. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 94.94…

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Science Snapshots: May 31, 2026

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Science Snapshots: May 31, 2026

A long-term study in East Africa has reported that dung beetles depend heavily on elephant dung | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction Elephants are keystone species that sustain savannah ecosystems. A long-term study in East Africa has reported that dung beetles depend heavily on elephant dung. Following a 15-year field…

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Science

U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

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U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

Twitter logo of U.S. Central Command. The U.S. said it struck Iranian ​military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday ⁠(June 1, 2026) it had targeted a U.S. base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. The strikes on Iran’s Gulf coast…

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World

FIFA World Cup: Czech Republic’s final squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochurek

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FIFA World Cup: Czech Republic’s final squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochurek

Czech Republic’s Hugo Sochurek. FIle | Photo Credit: AP Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sochurek was included in the Czech Republic squad for the World Cup after he became the youngest player for the national team in a warmup game against Kosovo. The Czechs won 2-1 and 17-year-old Sochurek came on as a substitute on Sunday…

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Sports

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

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Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least…

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