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Mumbai tech firm founder had ‘history of ailment’, says police after flak over death during ED raid

Dinesh Nandwana died during an ED raid Friday, and his autopsy report is awaited. The case has spurred calls, including from Mohandas Pai, for accountability from central agencies.

IIT-Kharagpur student’s body found hanging in hostel room. 2nd death on campus in 48 hours

A technician was found dead Friday. Last year, a forensic report had concluded that Faizan Ahmed, another student found dead on campus in 2022, was murdered & didn't die by suicide.

Political blame game in Haryana after Dalit student’s suicide. ‘Harassed, barred from exam over fees’

A week ago, a 22-yr-old Dalit BA final-year student at a private college died by suicide. Congress blames 'systemic discrimination'. BJP criticises 'half-hearted' expressions.

NHRC take suo-motu cognisance of tribal suicides in Kerala

A rights panel will investigate a recurring pattern of deaths in the region since 2011. At least 23 deaths by suicide have been reported in 2024.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Neighbours in wife’s UP hometown shocked, ‘never got a hint of bitter dispute’

Nikita Singhania’s affluent family did not mingle much & never revealed anything about her marital dispute, say neighbours who got to know of her husband’s suicide via news reports.

MP couple’s ‘suicide’ days after ED raid: Family says ‘had we sided with BJP, this wouldn’t have happened’

MP Congress president Jitu Patwari met the family & Rahul Gandhi spoke to them over phone. BJP's Ashish Agarwal accuses Jitu Patwari of goading the family to level false charges.

Bengaluru techie suicide case: Atul Subhash’s estranged wife, her mother & brother arrested

The father of Atul Subhash said his son had been 'broken from inside' after multiple cases were filed against him and his family by his wife.

Suchir Balaji died 3 months after he accused OpenAI of violating copyright law while developing ChatGPT

Death of ex-employee of artificial intelligence giant ruled a suicide. Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI & is now locked in a legal battle with it, reacted to the news with a cryptic 'Hmm'.

Bengaluru techie suicide: PIL in Supreme Court seeks reform of dowry, domestic violence laws

The plea further sought a direction to record articles or gifts given during marriage registrations.

Techie suicide reignites concerns over IPC 498A misuse. Yrs of harassment claimed life, says brother

Bangalore-based techie Atul Subhash’s body was found in his apartment Monday, along with suicide notes blaming his wife and in-laws of harassment & extortion.

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Poker face: How AI is beating humans at our own games

New paper applies cutting-edge AI technique to the game of Liar’s Poker, testing it against some of the best human players who are also successful financial traders.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.