‘Chinki, momo, Chinese’: How everyday racism shadows Indians from the Northeast

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Northeastern Indians face persistent racial slurs and discrimination across India, from casual prejudice to fatal violence. Incidents like Anjel Chakma’s death highlight how stereotypes about appearance and food habits lead to abuse and exclusion, even in supposedly cosmopolitan cities calling for stronger laws and societal change to foster true inclusivity.

No Rahul-Stalin in Tamil Nadu? DMK rejects Cong‘s ‘sharing power’ proposal; CM firm on stand

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Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy has firmly ruled out any coalition government in Tamil Nadu, stating chief minister M K Stalin is resolute against sharing power with allies, including the Congress. This assertion comes as the Tamil Nadu Congress renews its demand for a share in governance ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Microsoft AI CEO: We’re building superintelligence backwards; need controls before trust

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman urges the industry to prioritize containment over alignment in AI development, warning against pursuing superintelligence without first ensuring control. He advocates for a “Humanist Superintelligence” approach, focusing on practical applications like medical AI and clean energy, to maintain human oversight and avoid uncontrolled autonomous systems.

‘Jai Somnath’: PM Modi marks 1000 yrs since first attack on temple – watch

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a three-day visit to Gujarat, beginning in Somnath to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. His itinerary includes attending the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference and holding talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The visit also features a drone show, a ceremonial procession, and the inauguration of several development projects.