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Employee shares HR email charging Rs 100 for skipping 'Traditional Fridays'. Senior staff to be fined Rs 500
According to the email, employees working at the company’s head office were expected to wear traditional Indian attire on Fridays. Those who failed to comply would be required to make a monetary contribution.
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Elon Musk's one-word reaction to humanoid robots performing on stage at concert in China
The moment surfaced after a video from Wang’s concert in Chengdu, in southwest China’s Sichuan province, circulated widely on social media platforms. The footage showed a group of humanoid robots performing coordinated dance routines alongside human dancers during the live show.
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Gujarat-based founder triggers debate over 1-month 'security cheque' demand from new hires. Here's his reason
The entrepreneur, a co-founder of a software firm based in Ahmedabad, said the policy was introduced in response to what he described as a growing pattern of candidates withdrawing from job offers shortly before their scheduled joining dates.
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Emirates flight abandons landing attempt mid-air amid heavy rain, thunderstorms in Dubai. Watch
As weather conditions deteriorated, Dubai Police issued a public safety alert urging residents to remain indoors and limit travel. Authorities warned that conditions were expected to remain unstable for several hours and advised caution on roads due to reduced visibility and the risk of water accumulation.
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Viral video from Pune shows foreigner blocking two-wheelers on footpath: 'It's a shame'
The incident reportedly took place at Rakshak Chowk in the Pimple Nilakh area of Pune, Maharashtra, according to Pune Mirror. The footage showed the individuals positioning themselves on the footpath and physically blocking riders who attempted to bypass traffic congestion by using the pedestrian walkway.
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Bride who fixed startup bug minutes after wedding addresses social media debate: 'Try sitting for hours...'
The photograph, which showed Gauri Agarwal seated in traditional Indian bridal attire while using her laptop, was shared on X by her brother and co-founder, Mehul Agarwal. The groom was visible beside her, smiling and eating. According to Mehul Agarwal, the image was taken approximately ten minutes after the wedding ceremony.
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PM Modi's ear accessory during visit to Oman sparks curiosity. What is it?
The Prime Minister was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said. Shortly after visuals of the reception were shared publicly, social media users questioned whether the item worn by PM Modi represented a new style choice.
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Former Astronomer HR speaks out after viral Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident: 'Took the bulk of abuse'
The incident occurred when Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron appeared briefly on the stadium’s giant screen during a segment known as 'The Jumbotron Song', in which Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin improvised lyrics about audience members.
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Sam Altman trolled after sharing AI-generated firefighter image with abs: 'Still time to delete this'
Sam Altman posted the image while demonstrating how users could now generate customised visuals directly within ChatGPT. The image appeared to be intended as a light-hearted illustration of the tool’s expanded creative features.
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Padma Shri awardee removes posters stuck to his mural on pillar in Hyderabad. Video sparks civic backlash
The visuals prompted strong public reaction online, with several users urging the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to take firm action against those responsible for defacing public structures. Many tagged the civic body directly, demanding penalties and improved monitoring across the city.
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Journalist alleges Rapido driver attacked him with rod after dispute: 'Asked him to keep hands on wheel'
He further claimed that before this exchange, the driver had narrowly avoided colliding with a motorcycle. Shortly after the safety request, the situation escalated, culminating in what the journalist described as a physical attack.
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'Spitting blood from mouth, bloody nose': Bengaluru man flags health impact of Delhi-NCR’s toxic air
The user also expressed a desire to return home, stating, 'I badly want to return to Bengaluru.' He explained that he chose not to share the post in Delhi-focused online communities, writing, 'I can’t post this in those NCR subs, it would only get negative replies, better to post here and appreciate Bengaluru than there.'
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Domestic help seeks help on Facebook, claims employers make her work beyond 11 PM: 'Have lost 6 kgs'
The account was shared in a Facebook group and later reported by The Independent Singapore. In her post, the woman described a year-long employment marked by delayed salary payments, extended working hours and increasing physical and emotional strain.
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Employee calls his manager 'a gem', shares how she recognises effort: 'Brings home-cooked food for team'
According to the employee, the manager regularly checked in on team members’ wellbeing, acknowledged individual efforts publicly, and encouraged work-life balance. The screenshots showed her reaching out after noticing the employee appeared withdrawn at work.
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'Threat to Canada's narco-terrorism': Journalist calls for 'ban' on 'Dhurandhar', shares its satirical review
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, focuses on Indian intelligence operations in Pakistan and the links between organised crime and terrorism. In a post shared on X, Daniel Bordman used a sarcastic tone to critique both the film and the current political climate in Canada.
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Bengaluru-based founder alleges harassment by Amazon delivery agent over iMac: 'Threatened violence'
In a post shared on social media platform X, Shardul Lavekar accused a delivery executive, whom he identified as Laddu Tabrez, of behaving in an unprofessional manner during multiple delivery attempts. Alongside his account, Lavekar posted a video of the individual and appealed to the police to intervene.
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'Move move': Escalator suddenly speeds up at Dhaka university, triggers panic among students. Video
The 16-second clip showed what appeared to be a standard escalator operating normally on one side, while the adjacent side accelerated sharply. Students stepping onto the faster-moving escalator appeared unprepared for the sudden change, with several reacting instinctively to avoid losing balance.
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AI firm dismisses senior executive after racist remark triggers backlash: 'Imagine the smell'
The incident began when an X user known as “Taylor” shared an image showing a packed hall of participants at the xAI Hackathon, writing: 'A full audience of hardcore builders and engineers at the @xai hackathon!' The photo included a large number of people of Indian and South Asian origin. Under that post, Nik Pash replied with the comment: 'Imagine the smell.'
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New 'Garden Trail' and public gallery opened at Bengaluru Airport’s Terminal 2: 'Best in India'
Visuals of the new gallery and trail circulated on social media and other online platforms soon after the space opened. Users who viewed and shared images of the area responded positively to the design, with many highlighting the sense of tranquility and aesthetic appeal.
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Solo woman passenger forced to call Railway helpline after crowd blocks train toilet door in Bihar. Video
According to the account shared by the woman on X, the situation unfolded when the train made an unscheduled or routine stop at Katihar Junction. She said she had gone to use the washroom during the halt. As she was about to step out, a large group of men suddenly rushed into the coach, shouting loudly and pushing past one another.
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Grammy winner Ricky Kej alleges theft by Zomato-linked delivery man, shares CCTV video: 'Quite bold...'
In his post, Ricky Kej claimed that the incident took place on Thursday at around 6 pm. He alleged that the delivery agent first visited the premises approximately 15 minutes before the theft, which he described as a reconnaissance visit, and later returned to enter the property and remove the sump-cover.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Smriti Mandhana: Google’s 2025 search list in India led entirely by cricketers
The most searched individual was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer whose performances drew nationwide attention. The teenager attracted widespread interest following a series of milestones, including becoming the youngest player to score a century in the Indian Premier League.
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Newlyweds in Kolkata delay honeymoon to see Lionel Messi as city erupts in frenzy for football star. Watch
The Argentine captain reached the city in the early hours as part of the opening leg of his GOAT India Tour 2025. His arrival generated widespread excitement among supporters, many of whom gathered hours in advance despite the cold.
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Rs 9.95 lakh for a photo with Messi? X responds with memes, AI jokes: 'Will go to Argentina...'
While anticipation around the visit remained high, organisers later confirmed that a paid meet-and-greet session would take place in Hyderabad following the Kolkata event. According to details shared by the organisers of The GOAT India Tour, a single photograph with Lionel Messi has been priced at Rs 9.95 lakh, excluding GST.
