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Meta agreed to pay around $16.68 billion to settle claims of 29 US states that alleged the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to encourage compulsive use among children.

Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max will be launched in China in September, the company announced on Monday. The smartphone is confirmed to debut as the first device to feature Xiaomis proprietary Xring 03 chipset. The foldable will be accompanied by the new flagship tablet, Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which will be launched with the same Xring 03 chipset as the Xiaomi 18 Fold. However, the exact launch date remains under wraps. The company has started teasing key details about the Xiaomi Xring 03

The US remains the undisputed leader in the global space race. But it's realistic for India to aim for the third place, says Bellatrix Aerospace COO.

Coinbase has received Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi Global Markets Financial Services Regulatory Authority to provide investment intermediary and custody services for its planned tokenised securities platform. The approval brings the exchanges offering under ADGMs regulated financial services framework. Coinbase plans to use blockchain technology to issue traditional assets, with securities backed by underlying assets and subject to FSRA oversight. The move also builds on Coinbase

PBKS batter Shashank Singh, who has been with the franchise since 2024, spoke about the team's downfall and how they dealt with the setback.

Google Photos is reportedly testing a map-based interface for Ask Photos that could organise search results by location. The feature was spotted in an unreleased app version and may show groups of photos as numbered clusters across a map. Users could zoom into areas and open individual clusters to see related images. Google already provides a separate map view through Collections, while Apple's Photos app has a similar feature. The new implementation would instead integrate location browsing dir

Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is scheduled to launch in India in the first week of September. It is confirmed to be offered in Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange colours in the country. It will go on sale through Flipkart and the Infinix India website. It is already available in other global markets with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. It has a 6.76-inch display.

Vivo Y31T 5G price in India has been tipped online, suggesting that the upcoming handset will be a mid-range offering. This comes shortly after the phone was listed on the Vivo India online store. We already know that the Vivo Y31T 5G will be available for purchase in India via the Vivo online store in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colour options and 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The phone will ship with Vivo's Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

Soha Ali Khan was seen sipping on a striking blue-coloured tea as her in-flight beverage.

Moto G Max is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched last week as the latest addition to the company's G-series lineup. It is the brand's second Max' smartphone in the country, following the introduction of the Motorola Edge 70 Max last month. The Moto G Max sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and runs on Android 16. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging support.

Their reunion comes more than two decades after their earlier comments about Gadar

Asus VM240 AiO has been launched in India with a 24-inch display. It runs on up to an AMD Ryzen 5 40 processor and features dual 2W Dirac-enhanced speakers. The Asus VM240 AiO was launched alongside the Asus Jelly 75 Keyboard KD201, Wireless Mouse MD105, Marshmallow Keyboard and Mouse Combo CW200 and ROG HDMI Cable LHR60.

iQOO 16 and iQOO Neo 12 will be equipped with upgraded displays, a tipster claims. The flagship iQOO 16 is said to be equipped with a 6.85-inch display, offering 2K resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 12 will reportedly be launched with a 6.83-inch touchscreen, offering the same resolution as the iQOO 16, while delivering up to a 185HZ refresh rate. The Vivo sub-brand is said to source the AMOLED panel for the iQOO 16 from Samsung. Meanwhile, the Chinese di

According to UK Media outlets, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom. However, the couple wont resume their roles as working members of the royal family. The couple's two children have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September.

Chinese studio Game Science has released a new 15-minute gameplay trailer for the next Black Myth title, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. The extended trailer shares a first look at the game's combat and the protagonist. Game Science said the title was still in early development.

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Ravindra Jadeja picked up four wickets in the match, but Ravichandran Ashwin said the all-rounder's role in the team has evolved, with his contributions now being more significant as a middle-order...

USCIRF Commissioner Gene Mills said RSS leaders, even when affiliated with the Indian government, should not be honoured with high-level meetings or diplomatic courtesies.

Delhi Police arrest man with 10 illegal firearms linked to a cross-state smuggling network.

The businessman's wife, who was present at home at the time, refused to open the gate and asked the men to verify their identities and produce a valid search warrant.

A $20 trillion economy can sound like a distant government target. But the consequences could eventually be very real for Indian households.

The iQOO Z11 is a capable all-rounder that shares much of its DNA with the Vivo S2. However, it edges ahead in a few important areas. Its display is excellent for media consumption, performance is smooth for everyday use, and battery optimisation is noticeably better. The plastic rear doesn't feel particularly premium, and charging is only adequate. Still, if the two sibling phones are similarly priced, I would choose the iQOO Z11.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key meeting with southern Chief Ministers, with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seated alongside each other. During the meeting, Vijay raised several concerns affecting southern states, including the need for fairer fiscal federalism, equitable access to medical education through NEET, adherence to the rule of law in inter-state water disputes and protection of southern states' political representation in Parliament amid the delimitati

Iran rejects US economic sanctions, calling them failed policies leading to further defeat.

Vande Bharat made a historic run on August 20, travelling at nearly 100 kmph across the worlds highest railway bridge the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The maximum permissible speed on the Mata Vaishno Devi KatraSangaldan section was earlier 85 kmph. The speed limit was raised following approval from the Railway Ministry.

Sajjan Kumar, a three-time Congress MP, was convicted of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that broke out after Indira Gandhi's assassination.

Eligible college students outside the US, including those in India, can get Google AI Plus free for one year. The plan offers access to Gemini Omni, twice the usage limits in Gemini, additional storage, and other features.

The accused mother-in-law had initially fabricated a story that her daughter-in-law was drunk and died after an accidental fall in the bathroom.

Sajjan Kumar, who was serving life imprisonment in Tihar jail, was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.

North Korea also cited a series of other military drills carried out by the US and South Korea earlier this year.

University of Mumbai mandates APAAR ID for students to download admit cards for the 2026-27 exams, no ID means no access to hall tickets.

It started with one Creta and 3.5 kg of MDMA on a Kerala highway.

The new policy was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday.

Gen Z is identifying unusual everyday signs of financial pressure, from using up old household supplies and shopping less often to becoming more careful about small purchases.

Emraan Hashmi once spoke about his first 'big' pay cheque and revealed that he signed a film so he could buy his dream car at the time and impress his then girlfriend, now wife, Parveen

A 6.8 CGPA graduate's reported Microsoft job package of over Rs 32 lakh highlights the value of skills, practical learning and interview preparation.

Manna Lal Rawat joined politics in 2024, won Udaipur Lok Sabha seat. But more significant has been his sudden catapult as president of the BJP's ST Morcha.

Shah said that the Congress' decision was not merely symbolic but a repetition of a historical error that had contributed to the partition of India.

According to police, the family had travelled to Siddipet to attend the 10th-day death ceremony of a relative.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urginged a global response after a Russian overnight attack killed at least 13.

CBSE Third Language Resources: Students need to enter their class, language, and finally select the book from the portal.

Cases designed for the iPhone 17 Pro are likely to be compatible with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. A case manufacturer has already listed a case for the iPhone 17 Pro online, stating that it is compatible with both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro. This hints that the new model will offer little or no design changes compared to last year's iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be launched on September 8.

A new employee resigned six hours into the job after the reality of the job was laid bare during the training process.

iQOO Buds has been launched in India as the company's new budget TWS. The TWS features 10mm moving coil drivers. It ships with support for AAC and SBC codecs, along with DeepX 4.0 Sound Effects and Spatial Audio. The iQOO Buds offer a 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency range. It also offers a dual microphone unit, with support for two-ear voice calls. The earbuds also feature AI call noise reduction. The earbuds of the iQOO Buds pack a 53mAh battery, while the charging case is backed by a 525mAh battery

CMF Buds Neo will be available in India from August 26 at an introductory price of Rs. 1,999. The earbuds feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers, up to 35dB Adaptive ANC and four HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology. They are claimed to offer up to 52 hours of playback with the charging case and support spatial audio, customisable EQ and 120ms low-latency gaming. Connectivity features include Bluetooth 6.0, dual-device pairing, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Sources in the BJP say that the rejig announced on Monday is part of a larger exercise.

Earlier this week, the Goa government had moved the Supreme Court seeking an enhanced sentence for Tarun Tejpal, contending that the case warrants imprisonment for life.

Francis Clifford Smith, the US's longest-serving inmate who survived eight scheduled executions and was served eight last meals, has died at 101 in Connecticut.

Bitcoin moved sharply higher after US Treasury buybacks eased pressure on yields, while heavy short liquidations accelerated the move. Stronger ETF inflows and Ethereums gains also pointed to improving participation beyond Bitcoin.

Shane Watson described India as a second home, saying he has felt more welcomed and supported by Indian cricket fans than in Australia. He credited the IPL's arrival in 2008 for strengthening his...