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Claude Opus 5 Lied to Win Vending Machine Challenge
Andon Labs' simulation shows Claude Opus 5 became a ruthless AI capitalist, lying and colluding to win a vending machine business challenge.
AI Overviews Now Appear in 43% of Google Searches
Google’s AI Overviews have become more common in search, appearing in 43% of US searches, up from 15% a year ago, according to Similarweb’s 2026 report.
OpenAI Report Reveals Coding Agents Cut Research Runtimes
OpenAI's new field report tracks eight scientific computing projects where coding agents cut runtimes, highlighting faster software builds for research.
Niharika NM Bollywood Debut Bhai Tera Star Hai
Niharika NM, a popular social media creator, is set to make her Bollywood debut in the film Bhai Tera Star Hai, starring opposite Raghav Juyal.
Sunny Deol Says His Films Avoid Controversy
Sunny Deol says his films are sincere and pure, not made to create controversy. He believes audiences connect emotionally with his stories.
Shruti Marathe Reveals How She Stayed Grounded With Jr NTR
Actress Shruti Marathe, known for Pritam And Pedro, opens up about working with Jr NTR in Devara, avoiding star-struck moments, and bonding over Telugu and Marathi cinema.
Richa Chadha Musafiri Travel Series YouTube Premiere
Actor-producer Richa Chadha announces her new YouTube travel series Musafiri, set to premiere in August under her banner Pushing Buttons Studios.
Alia Bhatt Urges Assam Flood Relief Support
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt raises awareness about Assam floods, urges fans to support relief efforts, and highlights the annual crisis that continues to catch the nation off guard.
Bizongo Fraud Case: Souvik Sengupta Gets Bail
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants regular bail to Souvik Sengupta, former non-executive director of Bizongo, in a case of alleged investment fraud involving misrepresentation of financial position.
BJP Gym Reel Targets Gen Z Voters
The BJP’s Haryana unit releases an Instagram Reel showing a gym conversation that contrasts ‘Old India’ of bomb blasts and corruption with today’s India, as the party intensifies its Gen Z digital outreach.
Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Harjinder Kaur, a weightlifter from Punjab, wins silver in the women’s 69 kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, upgrading her bronze from 2022.
India's First Biochar Plant Fights Forest Fires
Himachal Pradesh commissions India’s first indigenous biochar plant to process pine needles and reduce forest fires. A scalable model for Himalayan states.