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Punjab Govt orders drafting of law to curb arbitrary private school fee hikes

KERC draft regulations for DSPV mandates battery storage for solar system above 10 kW

A&NI administration looks to introduce elections to Nicobarese community

Some locals suspect the draft rules are an attempt to give rise to a Nicobarese leadership that may be more favourable to Centre’s interests, especially in Great Nicobar Island, where the existing Tribal Council has been opposing Union government’s ₹92,000-crore project for close to four years now

Vijayanagara launches Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; draft list on August 5

Draft RMP amendments to ease plot mergers, family sub-division in Bengaluru; real estate to thrive?

The proposed move is expected to make the government’s B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city

Dharmendra Pradhan reviews draft mental health policy for schools; says well-being key to quality education

The policy is expected to focus on strengthening mental health support systems in schools, including counselling and early identification of stress among students

Top court draws red lines for AI in courts in draft regulations

Supreme Court proposes regulations on AI in courts, banning AI for decision-making, requiring disclosure of AI assistance by lawyers.

'Can Draft Pleadings, Not Decide Cases': Supreme Court Says Lawyers Must Reveal AI Use In Filings

SC issues draft AI rules for courts, allowing AI for research and administration but banning it from decisions, mandates disclosure, audits, data safeguards and human primacy.

Can assist, never replace human mind: Supreme Court drafts AI rules for judiciary

Can assist, never replace human mind: Supreme Court drafts AI rules for judiciary

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, assessing bail eligibility

The draft rules underline that AI systems used in court processes must ‘function solely in an assistive capacity’ and remain ‘strictly subservient to human judgment and judicial authority’

Policy on B&B was drafted in 2007, Delhi fire horror brings it under scrutiny

Policy on B&B was drafted in 2007, Delhi fire horror brings it under scrutiny

'Desirable, Not Mandatory': The Glaring Safety Lapse Under Delhi's Now-Scrapped B&B Policy

Recognising some of these shortcomings, Delhi government had circulated a draft Bed & Breakfast policy on May 26 this year, but tragedy struck before new rules could be implemented

Audio book platform Kuku files confidential papers for up to Rs 3,500-cr IPO

Kuku Technologies Ltd, which operates vernacular audio platform Kuku FM and short-video streaming app Kuku TV, has filed confidential draft papers with Sebi for an IPO to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore, according to sources. The company is planning to raise between Rs 2,500-Rs 3,500 crore and is targeting a valuation of up to Rs 15,000 crore (about USD 1.8 billion) through the proposed public issue, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. The initial public offering (IPO), expected in the later part of this financial year, will comprise a mix of fresh issue of shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) by existing investors. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilised for strengthening technology and AI infrastructure, content creation and expansion into new geographies. When contacted, Kuku Technologies declined to comment on the proposed offering. Kuku's revenue surged nearly seven-fold to more than Rs 1,400 crore in FY26 from about Rs 240 crore in the previous fiscal, while the company remained close to achieving operational break-even. The company has leveraged artificial intelligence tools to accelerate content production, improve content recommendations and reduce customer acquisition costs. Founded in 2018 by IIT alumni Lal Chand Bisu, Vinod Kumar and Vikas Goyal, Kuku has built a portfolio spanning audio content, microdrama entertainment and edutainment. Its latest offering, Kuku TV, launched in late 2024, focuses on micro dramas -- short-form mobile-first video series with episodes typically lasting two to three minutes. The platform is currently releasing over 150 original shows every month and has crossed 200 million downloads. Industry estimates suggest that India's Hindi and vernacular micro-drama segment is expanding at around 60 per cent annually, driven by rising smartphone penetration and increasing consumption of short-form video content. Across its platforms, including Kuku FM, Kuku TV and Guru, the company has over 10 million active paying subscribers and more than 400 million cumulative downloads. Its content library comprises over 60,000 hours of programming across seven to eight Indian languages. The company has also initiated plans to expand into overseas markets, including the United States. Kuku has raised more than USD 150 million from investors such as Fundamentum Partnership, Krafton, Vertex Ventures, Granite Asia, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Paramark Ventures, India Quotient and 3one4 Capital. Former India cricket captain MS Dhoni is also among its investors. Kotak Mahindra Capital, Jefferies, JM Financial and Axis Capital are acting as the book-running lead managers to the issue.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan tables White Paper on State finances in Assembly

K.N. Balagopal, who was Finance Minister in previous CPI(M)-led LDF government, tables a dissent note arguing that the document should have been drafted by State Finance department and not by an external committee

After AI doomsday warnings from CEO, Anthropic quietly files for trillion-dollar IPO

Anthropic has confidentially filed a draft S-1 with the SEC, setting up a fall IPO that could value the Claude maker above $1 trillion. The filing follows a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion valuation and lands after months of CEO Dario Amodei warning that AI will wipe out half of entry-level white-collar jobs—a doomsday pitch that has doubled as a roadshow for Anthropic's record-breaking public market debut.

After 8,000 layoffs, Meta updates 7,000 employees on reshuffle

Meta is making big changes. Thousands of employees are moving to new AI teams. This is part of a major company-wide AI focus. CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to strengthen Meta's AI position. Some workers are calling it an 'AI draft'. The company is also developing new AI tools. This restructuring shows Meta's growing commitment to artificial intelligence.

Ladakh talks hit snag as Sonam Wangchuk alleges key points omitted from draft

Ladakh talks hit snag as Sonam Wangchuk alleges key points omitted from draft

Cowboys, Eagles Eye Blockbuster move for $160M Defensive Standout

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles were among the teams linked to former Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett before the Los Angeles Rams completed a blockbuster trade. Cleveland received rising pass rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and additional draft assets. Garrett, whose contract is worth roughly $160 million, is expected to receive a new deal in Los Angeles as the Rams strengthen their championship hopes.

Wangchuk says key points omitted from Ladakh talks draft, warns of hunger strike

Fresh disagreements have emerged regarding Ladakh's political future. The Leh Apex Body claims the Centre omitted crucial details from a draft record of recent talks. They are demanding corrections and warning of renewed protests, including hunger strikes. The Ladakh chief secretary stated the summary document was shared in good faith and invited objections.

Centre backtracking on draft agreed on May 22: Sonam Wangchuk

May 22 meeting agreed that elected representatives will have supreme powers over bureaucracy; however, the draft shown to leaders ‘was not the same’, he says