Kolkata saw over 20 political demonstrations, one doctors’ protest, and a citizens’ march on Wednesday, indicating a political shift in the ‘Justice for RG Kar’ movement. The BJP’s 12-hour bandh underscored this change, with clashes occurring but junior doctors marching towards Esplanade to demand justice for the Aug 9 RG Kar crime, despite disruptions.
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A US appeals court has reopened a lawsuit against TikTok, holding it liable for recommending the “Blackout Challenge” to a 10-year-old girl who died after trying it. The court ruled TikTok’s algorithm constitutes company speech, stripping it of legal protections for user-generated content.
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Google is reinstating its image generation feature after a pause earlier this year due to criticism over inaccurate and racially insensitive depictions. The tool returns with enhanced safeguards, starting with English-language users of the Gemini Advanced product. Google has imposed new restrictions and improvements to ensure responsible use and to address previous issues.
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Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of inciting unrest in Bengal after the Aug 9 rape-murder of a junior doctor. Speaking at a rally, she vowed to introduce an anti-rape law for swift justice and warned BJP against destabilizing her government. She also urged Trinamool Congress workers to stay vigilant against misinformation.
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Divine Iheme, a 14-year-old sprinting prodigy from Great Britain, has set a new world 100m record for his age group with a time of 10.30 seconds. Nicknamed ‘Lightning Divine,’ he currently ranks third on the European under-18 all-time list. His performance has sparked comparisons to Usain Bolt, and he continues to make waves in...
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