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Mumbai's BMC is advancing its plan for a new 52-MLD reservoir at Malabar Hill, with soil investigations now underway. This crucial step aims to ensure structural integrity for the elevated tank, designed to replace an aging underground system. The project also includes a new garden atop the structure, intended to complement the iconic Hanging Gardens.

SpaceX made $19bn, lost $5bn, and is asking investors to find $2trn of value somewhere between Starlink, AI, Mars and vibes

Jaylin Williams delivered a timely playoff performance for the Thunder during Game 3 against the Spurs, scoring 11 points in just 10 minutes while helping support Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offensively. His strong outing became even more important after Jalen Williams was ruled out because of a recurring left hamstring injury. Jaylin’s efficient shooting and steady energy have quietly strengthened Oklahoma City’s depth throughout the postseason as the Thunder continue fighting for another NBA Finals appearance.

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal commented on Oracle's recent layoffs and rescinded job offers, attributing them to automation rather than financial issues. He advised professionals to assess their position on an employer's P&L statement, suggesting those in the 'cost column' are at risk, while those contributing to revenue or profit can leverage AI.

Before choosing the right mutual fund or stock, experts say the first step is tracking where your money actually goes — and AI finance apps are helping Indians turn spending habits into smarter investing decisions

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Google's Search isn't a search engine anymore. At I/O 2026, the company officially rebuilt its 25-year-old product around Gemini 3.5 Flash—a box that now accepts photos, files, and video, generates custom interactive pages on the fly, and deploys AI agents to monitor the web indefinitely on your behalf. With AI Overviews at 2.5 billion monthly users and AI Mode crossing one billion, Google isn't pitching a future. It's documenting a shift that already happened.

Israel is moving towards elections faster than expected, Netanyahu's coalition is cracking, and polls suggest his bloc is short of a governing majority. Does that mean the end of the road for Israel's longest-serving prime minister?

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From broken taps and peeling paint to damaged fire extinguishers, drones map every corridor, classroom and crack across campuses

Chilling details emerge from the Air India AI-171 crash mortuary, with a witness describing horrific scenes. The captain's body was found seated, still clutching the controls, suggesting a desperate attempt to save the aircraft. Investigations into pilot error versus technical failure continue, with conflicting timelines and CCTV footage raising new questions.

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Shropshire Council staff and elected members are facing abuse and intimidation over the removal of unauthorized Union Jack and St George's flags. These installations, believed to have spread from Birmingham, are causing safety concerns and financial burdens for residents. Other councils, like Oxfordshire, are also grappling with similar issues and the resulting public backlash.

Mojang has released the Minecraft Bedrock 26.20 update, introducing the experimental Chaos Cubed features with new mobs, biomes, and blocks like the Sulfur Cube and Sulfur Caves. This update also brings the Cosed Captions accessibility feature and a new Party System for up to 15 players, alongside various gameplay and mob fixes.

Swarms Of Passengers Were Left Stranded In The 4-Metre-Wide Passage On Thursday, Commuters Blame Noida For Delay

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OnePlus has launched its new Pad 4 in India, featuring a 13.2-inch AMOLED display and powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It boasts a 13,380mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs Android 16. The tablet supports the OnePlus Stylo Pro and offers a PC-like multitasking experience.

For Dalit History Month, we spotlight those from dalit households who have overcome barriers, showing how a single breakthrough in a family or neighbourhood can build pride and change futures

A pricing confusion at Anthropic, where Claude Code's availability was questioned, led to a witty jab from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While Anthropic clarified the situation, the incident highlighted the competitive landscape. Altman's playful response, amplified by its reach, subtly underscored OpenAI's own strengths and market position amidst Anthropic's strategic adjustments.