Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world
Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.
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Iran condemns US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, calls them ‘criminal and inhumane’
Iran on Wednesday strongly condemned joint US-Saudi precision strikes in Iraq, calling them “criminal, inhumane and provocative” and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and the UN Charter. Iran said 20 people were killed and 32 injured, including PMF forces. …read more
Has Team India moved on from Mohammed Shami? Selection calls raise questions
Mohammed Shami’s international future has come under scrutiny after recent selection decisions hinted at a shift towards younger fast bowlers. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in sight, questions are growing over whether the veteran pacer’s Team India career has reached its final chapter. …read more
Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
As schools across the country continue to implement cellphone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support.
Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent support banning them for the entire school day. That’s the first time more Americans have supported, rather than opposed, so-called bell-to-bell bans. Two years ago, just 36 percent of American adults supported an all day ban.
Across all age groups over 18 that were surveyed, most respondents support in-class bans. That support is lower but still at least half for all-day bans across most age …
You can stream local TV channels for free — here’s how
Cable and satellite aren’t your only options when it comes to local channels. There are free ways to get the same content.
‘Criticise the government, not India’: Harish Salve says don’t denigrate the nation online
The former Solicitor General of India issued a sharp warning against the growing trend of abusing India in the name of dissent, saying criticism of the government is important in a democracy, but one must never cross the line into ‘denigrating’ the nation. …read more
Donald Trump issues warning to Iran after surprise attack on US base, says ‘will beat the s**t out of them’
US President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful response after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles towards American forces in the Middle East. …read more
Viral Video | Rakhi Sawant bashes Kangana Ranaut for attacking Gen Z protesters: ‘Chudail, aur thappad khaane hain?’
Rakhi Sawant has slammed Kangana Ranaut over her controversial remarks on Gen Z protesters, defending young students and women. Calling Kangana a “chudail”, Rakhi questioned her MP status, criticised her comments, and recalled her 2024 Chandigarh airport slap incident. …read more
Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?
It’s a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here’s the truth.
