Business
Google has terminated more than 200 contractors who worked on its Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The trimmed workforce were employees of outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors—not directly on Google’s payroll. Roles & Cost The laid-off contractors were part of a group known as “super raters.” Many had advanced degrees and were responsible […]
National
On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large public rally in Bhainsola village, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. He called on Indians to embrace “swadeshi” (made-in-India) products and said “New India” no longer fears threats, including nuclear ones from neighbouring states. Founding of PM MITRA Park Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s […]
International
Faculty, staff, students and labor unions from the University of California system have sued the Trump administration in federal court. They challenge the freeze on federal research funds, alleging the suspension violates academic freedom and free speech. Funds Frozen The lawsuit cites over $584 million frozen at UCLA due to probes into alleged antisemitism, civil […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The United States has made its intentions in Bangladesh increasingly clear. From a C-130J Super Hercules landing in Chittagong to exercises like Tiger Lightning-2025 and Pacific Angel, Washington is building presence in a zone that touches both India and Myanmar. Dhaka, under its interim leadership, is seizing the moment. Saint Martin’s Island — a tiny […]