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Sambhal violence case: SC quashes key accused Mulla Afroz's NSA detention, slaps Rs 10 lakh cost on UP govt | Nandigram bypoll twist: Calcutta HC grants interim bail to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan till Oct 21 | Myanmar military airstrike horror: 49 killed, 58 injured as bombs hit crowded Rakhine market | Britain reopens refugee routes for Afghans, Palestinians as immigration and integration battle intensifies | New York Times executive shot dead: Elderly in-laws arrested amid bitter family feud over his 'trans' identity | Vijay's TVK makes Bengal entry: First party office opens in Purba Bardhaman amid state's political shake-up | SRFTI clash erupts over ABGP event: Students allege assault; BJP calls it ‘ugly face of Leftists’ | 'Asif bhai gun nikal': 17-year-old's chilling account of men posing as cops raping her in South Delhi park | Indian passport rules changed: New validity, fees for children and adults explained | 'Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences': India issues blunt warning at UNGA

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026: Over 600 exhibitors, global giants to descend on Delhi

Sep 14, 2026, at 02:28 pm

The fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026, India’s premier semiconductor and electronics conference and exhibition, will be held from September 17 to 19, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi.

Rs 27,000 per kg! Nashik shop’s ‘Golden Modak’ turns heads this Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026, at 01:59 pm

Nashik/IBNS: A sweet shop in Nashik has grabbed attention during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with its ‘Golden Modak’, a premium version of the traditional sweet offered to Lord Ganesha.

Kolkata's Ballygunge Cultural announces zero-waste theme for 76th Durga Puja

Sep 14, 2026, at 03:07 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Ballygunge Cultural Association has announced a zero-waste theme for its 76th Durga Puja, with the committee planning to reduce waste and ensure that materials generated during the festivities do not end up in landfills.

IHCL signs a Gateway Hotel in Sambalpur. All details inside

Sep 13, 2026, at 11:21 pm

The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), a leading hospitality company, has announced the signing of a new Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha, further expanding its presence in the state.

‘Hit the brakes’: Bernie Sanders urges Trump, Xi to pause AI before it’s too late

Sep 13, 2026, at 02:49 pm

US Senator Bernie Sanders has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump to negotiate a treaty to pause advanced AI development and ban artificial superintelligence before it is too late, citing recent calls from leading technology executives to slow the pace of AI development.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders open today: Check what’s new

Sep 12, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Customers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Apple’s website and through the Apple Store app starting Saturday, giving gadget enthusiasts the opportunity to get their hands on the latest devices unveiled during the company’s major launch event this week.

From mounted cops to public parks: 5 things that ‘shocked’ an Indian-origin woman in Australia

Sep 12, 2026, at 02:46 pm

Moving abroad for education or employment is a common choice for many people. However, relocating to a new country also comes with the challenge of adjusting to a different environment, culture and way of life.

AirPods 5 arrive with ‘best-in-class’ Noise Cancellation: Here’s what’s new

Sep 11, 2026, at 06:08 pm

Apple has announced AirPods 5, delivering the 'industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)' in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value.

India’s deep-tech push goes global: 37 startups showcase innovation at BRICS Summit

Sep 11, 2026, at 04:22 pm

The Union Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, is organising the ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to showcase India’s deep-tech innovations.

No industry skills after college? This government scheme offers paid apprenticeships and job opportunities

Sep 11, 2026, at 03:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Board of Practical Training under the Ministry of Education celebrated the Regional Apprenticeship Day in Kolkata under the theme “Empowering MSME’s through NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme): Catalyzing Regional Growth via Structured Apprenticeships”.

iPhone Duo costs ₹3 lakh in India: Netizen says fly to US and save ₹30,000; internet debates

Sep 10, 2026, at 03:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Apple has joined the race for foldable smartphones, unveiling the iPhone Duo on Wednesday as it takes on established players such as Samsung, which has already released several generations of foldable devices.

‘Reheating our leftovers’: Samsung takes brutal dig at Apple’s first foldable iPhone

Sep 10, 2026, at 01:37 pm

Apple has joined the race for foldable smartphones with the unveiling of the iPhone Duo, taking on its primary competitor in the smartphone market, Samsung.

Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline: What to Expect During the First 12 Months

Sep 10, 2026, at 01:13 pm

A hair transplant may be completed within a day, but the result develops over many months. For people considering the procedure, this gap between surgery and visible growth is often where most of the questions begin.

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Apple’s first foldable takes on Samsung

Sep 10, 2026, at 12:22 pm

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the launch of the iPhone Duo, taking on established players such as Samsung, which has already built several generations of foldable devices.

iPhone 17 price shock in India: Apple hikes prices by up to Rs. 22,000 after new launch

Sep 10, 2026, at 10:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Tech giant Apple has hiked the prices of several existing iPhone models, including the iPhone 17, in India following the launch of its newer-generation phones on Wednesday.

AI Time Machine: Piyush Goyal’s 80s look has social media talking. How can you create it using ChatGPT

Sep 10, 2026, at 12:36 am

If a time machine were ever invented, it would probably have matched perfectly with the recent AI-generated 1980s photo trend that has swept across social media platforms like a gust of wind.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launched: Foldable iPhone steals spotlight, A20 Pro chip, upto 45 hours playback

Sep 10, 2026, at 12:01 am

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, bringing a series of hardware upgrades over last year’s Pro models.

Could AI kill all humans by 2036? Anthropic researcher says risk is above 10%

Sep 09, 2026, at 06:12 pm

A senior researcher at Anthropic has warned that he believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade.

Sony, Aramco team up on AI: Could this transform industrial operations?

Sep 09, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Aramco have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing industrial AI capabilities through sensing, artificial intelligence and other mutually agreed technologies across complex industrial environments.

Logitech launches $99 AI keypad that could change how developers code. All details here

Sep 08, 2026, at 06:08 pm

Tech major Logitech on Tuesday announced MX Keypad, the AI control center designed for multi-app, multi-agent coding to put developers in command of their evolving workflows.

Home Theatre experience at Rs 69,999? Zebronics unveils Juke Bar 11000

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:46 pm

Tech brand Zebronics has launched the Zeb-Juke Bar 11000, a flagship 1,610W RMS home audio system designed to transform living rooms into immersive entertainment spaces.

Samsung and ASML join forces for next-gen chips in major AI era push

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:38 pm

Samsung Electronics and ASML on Tuesday announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, strengthening collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies aimed at driving the next generation of innovation in the AI era.

Harry Potter fans, look away! Realme unveils magical new 16 Pro 5G Edition. Why is it special?

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:34 pm

Realme has unveiled the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, a special version of its mid-range smartphone featuring a design inspired by the popular Harry Potter franchise.

‘We are carrying a legacy’: Iman Chakraborty’s Parampara brings over 150 young musicians together

Sep 08, 2026, at 03:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali folk and Rabindra Sangeet singer Iman Chakraborty’s Iman Sangeet Academy hosted its annual showcase, Parampara, on Friday, bringing together more than 150 students from Kolkata, and different parts of India and overseas.

‘No one is prepared’: OpenAI scientist warns of AI’s rapid rise

Sep 08, 2026, at 03:13 pm

OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has warned that humanity should exercise “extreme caution” as artificial intelligence advances rapidly, saying people may not be prepared for the consequences of continued progress in machine intelligence.

Liquid Network in crisis? 4,000 BTC withdrawn as exchanges pause LBTC transfers

Sep 07, 2026, at 06:03 pm

Liquid Network, a Bitcoin-based payments and settlement network, on Sunday said purported white-hat hackers have withdrawn from its  Liquid Federation wallet.

Indian-origin software engineer earns nearly Rs 1 lakh a day from her ‘side hustle’ in US

Sep 07, 2026, at 04:39 pm

An Indian-origin software engineer has left the internet surprised after revealing how much she earns from her mehendi art skills in the US.

‘We are the worst storytellers’: Suhel Seth on India’s failure to market itself at 'Kitaab' book launch

Sep 07, 2026, at 11:21 am

Author and columnist Suhel Seth was in Kolkata for the latest edition of ‘Kitaab’, a signature literary initiative of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), in association with Rotary International and Ehsaas Women of Kolkata at Taj Bengal. Seth was present to launch his book WTF India: Are We Losing the Plot?, engaging in a candid conversation on India’s politics, governance, urban development, culture and the responsibilities of citizens. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...

IISWBM MSW Programme: Internships, Industry Exposure and Career Opportunities Explained

Sep 07, 2026, at 12:45 am

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, is inviting applications for admission to its two-year Master's in Social Welfare (MSW) programme.

AI has all the answers, but this father says his daughter is missing something important

Sep 07, 2026, at 12:09 am

A father has made a curious observation about his seven-year-old daughter's growing habit of turning to ChatGPT whenever her parents fail to answer her questions immediately.