AI image generation requires computing power, usually from specialised processors housed in data centres. One AI image can consume anywhere from fractions of a watt-hour to several watt-hours.
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1980s AI photo trend: How much energy and water does one AI image use? Experts answer
Every image requires computing power, electricity and cooling, and experts say the real environmental question is what happens when millions of users generate images at scale
At the two-day Brics Summit in New Delhi, where India hosted several world leaders, the food served was vegetarian. It has sparked a massive debate. Here’s why.
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Why the Brics 2026 all-veg menu has become a big talking point
The all-vegetarian spread at the Brics in Delhi has triggered a debate over India’s culinary identity, dietary choices, and diplomacy. What started as an internet conversation has now snowballed into a political spat between the BJP and the Congress
Thirteen Indian seafarers were rescued, and a search for one is underway after the commercial ship, the MT El Gaia, they were manning came under attack off the Oman coast.
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MEA condemns attack on commercial vessel off the coast of Oman as 1 seafarer remains missing
The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, as one Indian seafarer continues to remain missing following the attack.
The presentation ceremony for the Women’s Asia Cup cricket final in Dubai became controversial after winners India refused to accept the trophy from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi. Here’s why the snub happened.
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Why the Indian cricket team snubbed the Asia Cup trophy presentation after victory
The Indian women’s cricket team trounced Sri Lanka to become the Asia Cup champions once again. However, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side refrained from participating in the trophy presentation owing to the presence of Asian Cricket Council chief, Mohsin Naqvi…
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Pakistan walked back on its initial strong stance against the Houthis. This has left Islamabad scrambling to reassure Saudi Arabia of its security commitments under the Mecca Agreement.
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After backtracking on Houthi fight, how Pakistan is trying to placate Saudi Arabia
Amid Houthi attacks, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif called up the Crown Prince to reaffirm his commitment to the Mecca Agreement. For many, this seemed as damage control after Islamabad earlier warned the Iran-backed group of joint attacks if ‘they spilled over…
India’s BRICS 2026 presidency brought together finance, technology, security and Global South diplomacy. A look at what New Delhi achieve at the summit.
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Brics Summit 2026: What India gained from the weekend in New Delhi
India concluded the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi, advancing local-currency trade, digital public infrastructure, counter-terrorism cooperation and UN reforms. With 11 members and partner nations participating, the summit strengthened India’s role as a bridge…
The US Air Force official’s plane was shot down by Iran on April 3, and crashed in the southwestern part of the Islamic Republic near Iraq. He was then forced to survive nearly 50 hours stranded with severe injuries and no water or food.
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Broken back, no food: US Air Force official’s incredible 50-hour survival story after being shot down in Iran
Shot down over Iran, injured and separated from his crewmate, a US airman spent nearly 50 hours hiding in the Zagros Mountains as Iranian forces searched for him. With a broken back, damaged parachute and little equipment, ‘Bravo’ relied on his training to…
Group Captain Amit Kumar Gupta (retired), who was part of the IAF’s Operation Safed Sagar during the 1999 Kargil War, suffered serious head injuries and a fractured hand after allegedly being attacked with an iron rod by a parking attendant at Magnum Global Park in Gurugram.
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How Kargil War veteran was left bloodied after parking dispute in Gurugram
IAF Group Captain Amit Kumar Gupta (retired) has alleged that a parking attendant attacked him with an iron rod at a Gurugram mall, leaving him with a fractured arm and serious head injuries. The Kargil War veteran has also alleged that he was threatened…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s English devolution push is colliding with growing demands for Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish self-determination — could his reform agenda change the United Kingdom?
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Is British PM Andy Burnham’s devolution plan fuelling the new UK breakup row?
British PM Andy Burnham’s sweeping English devolution plans have resulted in a fresh constitutional crisis in the UK, as leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland gather in Cardiff to demand pathways for future referendums and greater autonomy
Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has found herself at the centre of a global controversy after winning the women's professional division at Hyrox Beijing despite suffering bowel incontinence during the race.
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How Hyrox athlete has sparked controversy for continuing race after soiling herself mid-race
An Australian Hyrox champion, Joanna Wietrzyk, finished and won a Beijing race after suffering faecal incontinence mid-event. Her decision to continue despite pooping has sparked a heated debate over athlete responsibility, hygiene and the organisers’ safety…
The United States has acknowledged that it has weapons deployed in orbit, marking a rare confirmation of military capabilities positioned in space.
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In a first, US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in orbit
The United States has confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space, with the US Space Force saying on Monday that such capabilities are already in orbit and can be used to counter hostile action
AI safety has become a battle between those demanding guardrails and those warning regulation could cripple innovation — so where does the world go from here?
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Donald Trump vs Tech CEOs: How big is the AI threat?
The battle over AI regulation is escalating as Anthropic, OpenAI, and other tech leaders urge caution, while US President Donald Trump rejects catastrophic AI warnings as a 'hoax'. With China pursuing strict domestic controls and rapid AI expansion, the fight…
Republican leader Bo French's racist remarks targeting Indian students aren’t singular in nature. Anti-India hate is growing in Texas, and there are numerous instances to prove it.
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Bo French racist remark row: How Texas has become a hotspot for anti-India hate in US
A huge row has broken out in Texas over Republican candidate Bo French’s racist remarks targeting Indian students. However, this isn’t an isolated incident. There’s a growing anti-India sentiment in the red American state, with many alleging an ‘Indian invasion’
India is one step closer to creating its own ‘artificial sun’. Scientists in a Gujarat laboratory have installed and commissioned a powerful new 82.6 GHz, 400 kW gyrotron on the SST-1 tokamak.
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Inside India’s artificial sun mission: How it compares to the world's fusion giants
India is advancing its 'artificial sun' ambitions with a new 82.6 GHz, 400-kilowatt gyrotron at the SST-1 tokamak. As fusion research accelerates globally, how does India’s technology compare with China’s EAST, South Korea’s KSTAR, ITER, Japan’s JT-60SA and…
Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian sports tycoon linked to President Vladimir Putin who reportedly funded lavish Bahamas celebrations for Donald Trump Jr.? Here’s what the investigation reveals about his wealth, political connections, IBA role and alleged foreign influence concerns.
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Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch who bankrolled Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding?
An investigative report has revealed that Russian sports administrator and businessman Umar Kremlev funded lavish Bahamas wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson. This has raised serious questions over Kremlev’s Kremlin ties and potential…
A viral image claiming to show US President Donald Trump locking lips with a woman is circulating on social media. Conspiracy theorists say she is his fiercely loyal executive assistant, Natalie Harp.
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Fact-check: Is this picture of Donald Trump kissing Natalie Harp real?
An image showing Donald Trump kissing a woman, which internet sleuths say is his aide Natalie Harp, is spreading like wildfire on social media. While many are outraged over the visual, others quickly pointed out that it was a fake, AI-generated picture
Oracle has begun another round of layoffs. For some US employees, company access reportedly stopped around 4 am and Slack accounts were disconnected around 5–5:30 am. Then came the email.
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How the Oracle layoffs unfolded: Locked out of system at 4 am, laid off by 6 am
Oracle has begun another round of layoffs in the US, with some employees losing access to company systems hours before they were formally told their jobs had been eliminated. The cuts come as the technology giant pours billions of dollars into AI and data…
The bill aims to punish Russia and major buyers of its petroleum products, which the US has claimed helped Moscow in its war on Ukraine. China and India has been the two main buyers of Russian energy.
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US House advances Russia sanctions bill that could hit India with 100% tariffs
India could face dangerously high US tariffs under legislation aimed at countries that continue to buy Russian crude and natural gas
A new charge is coming to UPI payments from October 15. But, you, as the customer, won’t have to pay it. So, what changes and what doesn’t?
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UPI charges above Rs 2,000: From fuel payments to OTT subscriptions, who pays what?
The government has introduced a new Merchant Discount Rate for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, which will come into effect from October 15. Under the new rules, merchants will have to incur a 0.4 per cent charge, capped at Rs 300. However, this fee will…
A US 100% tariff threat on Russian oil buyers meets a Saudi pipeline shutdown — putting India at the centre of an energy, trade and inflation dilemma.
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US tariff threat, Saudi pipeline shutdown: Will the Indian economy face the heat?
India faces more energy challenges as the US House advances a bill proposing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian crude, while a Saudi pipeline shutdown disrupts global oil flows. Rising crude prices could increase India’s import costs…