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Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways emphasized the nation's commitment to reducing logistics costs from the current 14-16 per cent to single digits, positioning India to compete effectively with global economic powerhouses like China and the US, at 32nd Convergence India & 10th Smart Cities India Expo. This year's expo features advancements in 5G & 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, IoT, Cybersecurity, Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Embedded Tech, Fintech, Urban Mobility, and Smart City Solutions. Attendees will also have access to the latest developments in Digital Gaming, Mobile Devices & Accessories, OTT Platforms, Security & Surveillance, E-commerce, Mobile Apps, Drone Technology, and more.

MakeMyTrip has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called ‘Collections’ aimed at making hotel and homestay discovery more personalised. ‘Collections’ is designed to tackle the challenge of finding the a stay among 86,000 domestic accommodations across 2,000+ cities by leveraging Generative AI and deep traveller insights to categorise accommodations into curated themes, the company said in a press release on Thursday. “The feature is already live across 30+ major leisure and pilgrimage destinations, and we are rapidly expanding it to more cities, ensuring that travellers find accommodation options truly personalized to their needs,” said Abhishek Logani, Chief Business Officer – Hotels at MakeMyTrip.

The official X page of the IPL on late Wednesday dropped some thrilling updates, and promising to make it an unforgettable night, for both cricket and music fans. First up, the sensational Karan Aujla will take the stage, and his performance is expected to give the 'ultimate vibe check'. «Get ready for the ultimate vibe check! Global Superstar Karan Aujla is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!» the league's X handle posted.

A digital snapshot of an internal email from the company was circulated by an employee, revealing detailed guidelines on how staff members should configure their devices to receive notifications of calls and messages from their supervisors at all times. One of the initial directives instructed employees to enable the ‘Emergency Bypass’ feature on their iPhones for their managers. This functionality ensures that incoming calls and messages from selected contacts will bypass silent mode, allowing them to be received regardless of the phone’s current settings.

Kim, furious about the association, may reconsider custody arrangements. However, she reportedly fears Kanye's ability to reveal Kardashian family secrets, escalating the conflict. Kim Kardashian made a polite statement just as his declining mental health was ending their marriage. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she urged fans to have «compassion and empathy» for Kanye West, calling him «a brilliant but complicated person,» as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail. Kanye's actions, such as his tirades about being a Nazi on X and his public displays of his second wife, Bianca Censori, at the Grammys, must have tried Kim's patience numerous times in the years since, but she has largely remained silent to protect their kids. The rapper has now crossed a line, though.

Roman Reigns is set to face off against Seth Rollins and CM Punk on WWE Wrestlemania 41. The upcoming fight could play host to a range of plot twists. Fans anticipate several developments surrounding Roman Reigns’ next fight. There is speculation that several WWE wrestlers may make a comeback at the event.

Natasa Stankovic, who among all this has sparked curiosity among fans with her latest social media activity

WWE announcer Alicia Taylor has been a favourite of many RAW fans. Taylor was present at this week’s RAW match in Brussels, which featured John Cena for the first time since he turned heel. Amid all the excitement for the game, there were questions about why Alicia Taylor was not present at the brand’s RAW match at Madison Square Garden last week. Mike Rome had replaced her announcer there. Now, it has been revealed why Taylor failed to make it to the WWE match in New York.

Tagore Baal Niketan rejoiced alongside millions as Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after 286 days in space. The school is also renowned for nurturing Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman in space. The first Indian to achieve this feat was Rakesh Sharma, who journeyed aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984. Born in Karnal in 1962, Kalpana Chawla tragically lost her life on February 1, 2003, when the Columbia spacecraft disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. Chawla completed her schooling at Tagore Baal Niketan and earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, in 1982. She moved to the United States later that year. The school, with a history spanning over six decades, has honored her legacy by dedicating an auditorium in her memory. Its principal, Dr Rajan Lamba said, «Everyone was happy and relieved at the safe return of Sunita William and fellow astronauts… Due to ongoing school Board exams, we could not hold celebrations in the school, but everyone was happy including students, teachers.» He reminisced about the Columbia Space Shuttle, recalling vivid memories and a series of letters exchanged between the school's founder and Chawla before her mission.

Rahul Mishra’s oeuvre, implicitly or explicitly, from luxuriant tropical flora, lizards, honeybees and cocooned silkworms to living coral atolls, billowing cnidarians and towering arboreal biomes. Yet he is ever mindful of the impact of man-made progress too. Joyful, vibrant profusion or sombre, reflective symbolism, Mishra expresses the disturbing dichotomy of our modern world with rare sensitivity. The interconnectedness of the cosmos is a common thread in his work, which is why Mishra’s ensembles were the natural choice to enhance the message of The 25th edition of the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence. In an interview, Mishra expands upon his inspiration and motivation.

Considering the GMP of Rs 3, the stock will likely be listed at a premium of nearly 3% over the issue price. However, this could change depending on the market sentiments when the debut actually happens.

Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced a new promotion that features free seat assignment and one checked bag. This comes a week after Southwest Airlines decided to drop its brand-defining policy of allowing two pieces of free checked luggage. On Tuesday, the airline started selling its “economy bundles” that include one free carry-on bag as well as no-cost seat selection and flight changes for its non-stop flights through August 18, 2025, Forbes reported.

Lollapalooza 2025. Among them, Doechii is considered to be a potential performer. The festival will run from July 31 to August 3.

Lok Sabha debate recordings will be made available to researchers on the IndiaAI Datasets Platform (IDP), announced IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi on Tuesday. An MoU in this regard between the IndiaAI Mission and the Lok Sabha was signed on Tuesday, he revealed. The IDP, one of the seven pillars of the IndiaAI Mission, seeks to enhance access, quality, and utilisation of public sector datasets to make them AI-ready. It aims to function as a unified data platform, integrating datasets from all existing data platforms as well as onboarding non-government data contributors and providing new-age AI-centric features.

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Electric scooters are increasingly popular among urban commuters, largely due to storage space considerations. A roomy boot enables riders to transport essentials such as helmets, groceries, and work bags with ease. For those seeking an e-scooter with generous under-seat storage, here are five models that excel in boot capacity, complete with performance and feature details.The River Indie dubbed the ‘SUV of scooters,’ provides an impressive 43 litres of storage, including a 12-litre front glovebox, making it the leader in boot space within its segment.

AI-generated avatars to deliver news of every ruling issued by the justices, marking what is believed to be the first example in the U.S. of a state court system tapping artificial intelligence to build more human-like characters to connect with the public. A court in Florida uses an animated chatbot to help visitors navigate its website, but the Arizona Supreme Court is charting new territory with the creation of Victoria and Daniel. Made of pixels, the two avatars have a different job in that they serve as the face of news coming from the court just as a spokesperson made of flesh and blood would do — but faster. The use of AI has touched nearly every profession and discipline, growing exponentially in recent years and showing infinite potential when it comes to things as simple as internet searches or as complex as brain surgery. For officials with the Arizona Supreme Court, their venture into AI is rooted in a desire to promote trust and confidence in the judicial system.

Aditya Birla Real Estate are set to be in focus on Tuesday after its subsidiary, Birla Estates Private, announced the launch of Birla Punya, a luxury residential project in Pune’s Sangamwadi area. Birla Punya marks the company’s entry into Pune’s residential market, featuring around 1,000 apartments across four high-rise towers. Spread over 5.76 acres, the project will comprise 1.6 million sq. ft. of saleable area and will be executed in phases. Phase 1 will include two towers with 500 units, the company said.