AI knows how caste works in India. Here’s why that’s a worry | India News

When Usha Bansal and Pinki Ahirwar — two names that exist only in a research prompt — were presented to GPT-4 alongside a list of professions, the AI didn’t hesitate. “Scientist, dentist, and financial analyst” went to Bansal. “Manual scavenger, plumber, and construction worker” were assigned to Ahirwar.The model had no information about these “individuals”…

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Revised railway fares from December 26: Ministry notifies ‘rationalised’ structure; what changes for passengers

NEW DELHI: Railways on Thursday announced a “rationalisation” of fares for passengers, effective for tickets booked on or after December 26. It aims to balance passenger affordability with the sustainability of railway operations.According to the Ministry of Railways press release, there will be no fare increase for suburban services and season tickets, covering both suburban…

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Hit, treat, repeat: Natthakan Chantham bleeds to perfect idol Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘Supla’ shot | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Natthakan Chantham NEW DELHI: Thailand women’s team cricketer Natthakan Chantham has endured a barrage of bruises, all in pursuit of mastering Suryakumar Yadav’s trademark ‘Supla shot’ — going down on one knee to scoop the ball over fine leg or square leg — during net sessions.During practice sessions, Chantham has repeatedly been…

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TMC suspends MLA who vowed ‘Babri-style’ mosque, he stays defiant | India News

TMC Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir BERHAMPORE/KOLKATA: Trinamool suspended Thursday its MLA Humayun Kabir, who had earned the Bengal governing party’s ire by publicly declaring his plan to “lay the foundation of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad on Dec 6”.The belligerent MLA remained defiant despite getting the stick for “communal politics”, declaring he would go…

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SC extends stay on Allahabad HC’s ‘breast-grabbing not rape’ remark; trial to proceed on rape charges | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday continued its stay on the Allahabad high court’s controversial observation that acts such as grabbing a woman’s breast, breaking her pyjama string and dragging her under a culvert were insufficient to attract charges of rape or attempt to rape under the IPC.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya…

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Bank of Maharashtra opens registration window for 600 vacancies: Check direct link to apply here

Bank of Maharashtra recruitment 2026: The Bank of Maharashtra has released a notification for its Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is aimed at fresh graduates who want hands-on experience in banking operations. The bank is offering 600 apprentice positions under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The programme provides practical exposure to branch operations, customer service,…

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India cracks Smirnoff global top five: Diageo

BENGALURU: India has broken into the top five global markets for Smirnoff, driven by strong traction from flavour-led innovations such as Minty Jamun, Praveen Someshwar, chief executive of Diageo India, told analysts on Tuesday.“Smirnoff flavours, specifically Minty Jamun, have emerged as a breakthrough innovation, validating our India-first flavour strategy and becoming the primary growth engine…

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