Just weeks ago Mark Zuckerberg's Superintelligence Labs unit was in news for hiring AI researchers at $100 million pay packages. So much so that, Meta's AI division started talent war in Silicon Valley, poaching AI engineers from rivals including Google, Apple and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at multi-million-dollar salary packages. Nobody in the talent race for AI researchers has been chasing the prized recruits quite like Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta CEO Zuckerberg is said to have tried to raid Silicon Valley’s top research labs, dangling $100 million pay packages for Superintelligence Labs.And after this 'expensive' hiring, Meta is laying off 600 employees in its Meta Superintelligence Labs division.

SRINAGAR: Budgam assembly constituency in central Kashmir, which CM Omar Abdullah vacated while retaining his Ganderbal seat in last year’s election, has now become a key battleground for political parties, particularly National Conference, with the opposition calling it the first real test of the govt’s popularity.A year after Omar’s decisive victory, the seat is set to go to by-polls on Nov 11. NC has nominated Aga Mehmood as its candidate. However, its Srinagar MP, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, has said he would not campaign for the party. “My loyalty is to my conscience and principles,” Mehdi said.

Parineeti Chopra is celebrating her birthday today, October 22, just days after embracing motherhood for the first time. The actress and her husband, Raghav Chadha, recently welcomed their baby boy, making this milestone birthday even more memorable. Priyanka Chopra’s touching message Parineeti’s elder sister, actor Priyanka Chopra, took to Instagram Stories to share a series of throwback pictures of the sisters and penned a heartfelt note. “Happy birthday Tisha! This birthday month brought you the most precious gift, and I can't wait to see all the joy and love he brings into your life,” she wrote, celebrating Parineeti’s new journey as a mother.

Start your day with clarity! Today’s horoscope highlights the opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. Whether it’s career, love, or personal growth, let the stars guide you. Take the advice, stay positive, and make the most of what the day brings. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, October 23, 2025 Hold yourself with patience, not pressure. You’re moving in the right direction, even if progress feels slow. Today, focus on steady effort instead of quick results. At work, calm thinking will solve more than rushing. In love, gentle words will open hearts.

Three men have been charged with arson after some houses in Edmonton caught fire from Diwali fireworks (Photo: CTV News) Two houses in Canada's Edmonton caught fire Monday night from a nearby fireworks display, part of a Diwali celebration, the police confirmed. Three men have been charged with arson, Edmonton Police said in its release, adding: 'Light up your home, not your neighbour's roof'. The fire incident started a debate in the Mill Woods community group on Facebook and many Indians weighed in on the accident.Teena Andrews, an Indian resident of the area, said her house was one of the two that caught the fire.

SRINAGAR: Congress skipped alliance MLAs’ meeting convened by National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar Wednesday to discuss key legislative issues on the eve of the J&K assembly session.“The way NC has treated us has shaken our trust in the alliance. After a long meeting today, we have written to the party high for guidance... We are also unhappy about ‘unsafe’ Rajya Sabha seat allocation,” Congress’ J&K unit chief Tariq Ahmad Karra said.He didn’t clarify whether Congress will participate in the Oct 24 Rajya Sabha elections for four seats in J&K assembly --- the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.Congress had sought a safe seat, but NC pushed it to an unsafe "fourth" seat, prompting the party to withdraw from the Rajya Sabha contest as it feared defeat in J&K would give…

India’s gold reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surpassed 880 metric tonnes in the first half of 2025-26, with the central bank adding 0.2 metric tonnes in the last week of September. The total value of the gold stood at $95 billion as of September 26, 2025, according to the latest RBI data.In the six months ending September, the RBI purchased a total of 0.6 metric tonnes (600 kg) of gold, with 0.4 tonnes acquired in June and 0.2 tonnes in September, as per the RBI Bulletin. The central bank’s gold stock increased to 880.18 tonnes by September-end from 879.58 tonnes at the close of 2024-25.During the previous financial year, RBI had added 54.13 tonnes of the precious metal.The bulletin attributed the rise in domestic gold prices to escalating international gold prices, fueled by global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Irfan Pathan has defended the call to not include Sarfaraz Khan from the India A squad (Images via Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan weighed in on the growing debate around Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the India A squad for the upcoming first-class matches against South Africa A, urging caution against turning cricket selection into a political or communal issue. Sarfaraz, who turned 28 on Wednesday, was not included in either of the two squads led by Rishabh Pant, despite an impressive domestic record, including a first-class average of over 100 in the last five years.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.

Singer Rishabh Tandon, aged 35, passed away due to a heart attack, leaving fans and well-wishers in shock. The singer was in Delhi to celebrate Diwali with his family when he suffered the fatal cardiac event. Olesya shares heartfelt tribute His wife, Olesya Nedobegova, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures with Rishabh, mourning his untimely death. “I can’t find the words... You left me ..... My beloved husband, friend, partner... I swear I’ll make all your dreams come true... You’re not dead, you’re with me, my soul, my heart, my love, my king,” she wrote in the caption.

Seven US lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties, including, Suhas Subramanyam, Sam T. Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, María Elvira Salazar, Don Bacon, and Greg Stanton, have urged President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reconsider the administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions filed for workers outside the United States. In their letter, they argue that the fee would not prevent abuse of the system but instead hamper innovation, disadvantage start-ups and push highly skilled workers, many from India, towards competing countries, TNN reports.The letter comes amid a growing debate on the future of high-skilled immigration in the United States.

Check out the daily horoscopes and discover how the stars could be speaking about your health and well-being. Get personalized qualities for all twelve zodiac signs-from Aries and Taurus-Gemini and beyond-into reflections as to how celestial interference might oppose their energy, balance, and well-being. Aries Daily Horoscope Today: Health Insights for October 23 2025 Not every discomfort is a signal to stop. Sometimes, it’s your body adjusting to growth or new effort. Notice the difference between pain and resistance. You might feel tempted to give up on a routine, but today calls for patience.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser with AI assistance built directly into the browsing experience. Available now for macOS users, Atlas integrates ChatGPT's capabilities throughout your web workflow, allowing the AI assistant to understand context, remember details, and complete tasks without leaving your current page.The ChatGPT Atlas browser is free to download and available to ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, Go, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users. Currently, the browser is only available for macOS. OpenAI has promised that ChatGPT Atlas will soon for Windows, iOS, and Android are coming soon.

NEW DELHI: Concerned over the growing threat from AI-generated synthetic content and deepfakes, govt is considering amendments to the IT law to fix greater accountability on top social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube and X against potential misinformation while also looking to mandate labelling and prominent markers for easier identification by the users.IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that govt has been getting requests to take steps against synthetic content and deepfakes to contain user misinformation. “In Parliament as well as many other fora, people have demanded that something should be done about the deepfakes which are harming society.

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic and commercial consumers use decorative lights and appliances extensively. This year, the festivities were staggered across the country, with northern regions celebrating on Monday and western and other parts observing the festival on Tuesday.On Monday, overall power consumption stood at 3,965 million units (MUs), compared with 4,062 MUs last year.

Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland fired Australia to a six-wicket win over England in the ICC Women's World Cup in Indore (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Australia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a dominant six-wicket win over England in Indore on Wednesday, powered by all-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner. Opting to bowl, Australia’s attack kept England in check, restricting them to 244/9. Tammy Beaumont top-scored with a composed 79 off 108 balls, but regular wickets prevented the innings from really taking off. Sutherland (3/60) led the charge with the ball, supported by Gardner (2/39), Sophie Molineux (2/52), and Alana King (1/20).

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves was in for a shock when a female fan kept rushing to his car, claiming to be his 'divine wife'.The actor, who was on his way out of the Hudson Theatre after the “Waiting for Godot” show, was greeted by ecstatic fans. In a viral TikTok clip, the actor's team and security was seen rushing to keep the fans at bay and to make sure that the actor got into his car safely.Reeves was even seen politely waving to the crowds as he walked past them and headed to his waiting car.

Get the stars to power your career development and financial growth daily. Pick up personalised clues to pump up your productivity, play it smarter with finance, and take opportunities as they come. Step up by following spot-on horoscope advice tailored to your working and wealth-building journey. Aries Career Horoscope Today, 23 October 2025 Today, choose purpose over praise. You do not need to impress anyone to prove your worth. Focus on meaningful work that matches your values. Even if others do not notice right away, your efforts are not wasted. Financially, avoid spending just to show off.

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to do so. She is also the second Indian president to visit the temple, after V V Giri. Clad in a black Saree, Murmu arrived at Pamba around 11 am in a special convoy. According to temple's official website, "Black is the recommended colour for clothes during the ‘Vruthum’ period as the colour denotes detachment from material things." Following tradition, she washed her feet in the Pampa river and prayed at nearby temples, including the Lord Ganapathy shrine.

NEW DELHI: From inducting modern sniper rifles, machine guns, carbines, rocket-launchers, loitering munitions, tank-killing missiles and software-defined radios to raising new `Bhairav’ light commando units and `Ashni’ drone platoons, the Army is now progressively transforming its 382 infantry battalions to meet the myriad challenges of tech-driven warfare.“Multiple initiatives, institutional measures and technology transformations are being undertaken. The focus is on lethality, mobility, battlefield transparency, situational awareness, survivability, training and restructuring,” director general of infantry Lt-General Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday.The aim is to equip, upskill and enhance the capability of the humble foot-soldiers, who are often forgotten in the race to acquire big-ticket fighter jets, submarines and howitzers, to “fight as weapon systems”.The infantry is by far the largest arm of the 11.5 lakh Army.

File photo: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on outstanding issues regarding the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The engagement comes ahead of Goyal’s scheduled visit to Brussels next week aimed at boosting ongoing negotiations.Goyal described the meeting on X as a “productive engagement focused on the positive resolution of the outstanding issues with respect to the India-EU FTA” and highlighted the “shared commitment on both sides towards redefining the relationship”.

The Badshah of Bollywood has time and again proved that he is living life king-size even beyond the big screen! With a net worth of Rs 12490 crore, Shah Rukh Khan is a proud owner of some extravagantly precious possessions. This collection of high-priced items starts with his production house and goes on over and above a private jet. Curious? Read on to know about the 5 ultra-expensive things owned by Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan’s production house The maximum wealth of Shah Rukh Khan comes from the actor’s production house, Red Chilies Entertainment.

The United States, long regarded as a global leader in education and research, is now drawing concern for setting a troubling precedent. A new report by Scholars at Risk (SAR) warns that the Trump administration’s actions against universities are transforming the nation into a “model for how to dismantle” academic freedom.“We are witnessing an unprecedented situation, really as far as I can tell in history, where a global leader of education and research is voluntarily dismantling that which gave it an advantage,” said Robert Quinn, executive director of SAR, in the same report.

Screenshot of video posted by Sukanta Majumdar NEW DELHI: The alleged desecration of a Goddess Kali idol triggered outrage in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led state government of "shielding" the culprits.The incident occurred at a village under the Suryanagar gram panchayat area in the Kakdwip assembly constituency, where locals reportedly found the damaged idol inside a temple, news agency PTI reported.The idol was later taken awayin a prison van, further escalating tensions and fuelling political slugfest over the incident.

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (PTI) NEW DELHI: Seeking government's intervention at multilateral forum to protect India's sovereign rights over its genetic resources, a group of scientists/experts on Wednesday wrote to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urging him to mobilise the Global South to jointly demand a "fair and equitable" share of profits earned by users of genetic resources in the technology-rich Global North.They sought India's leadership role at the upcoming 11th governing body meeting of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) in Peru next month.Genetic resources are shared under law for research and advancements in medicine and agriculture.

Bengaluru: Cricketer Sarfaraz Khan at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI08_31_2025_000092A) Social media erupted over the exclusion of 28-year-old Khan, who has recently shed a lot of weight and scored heavily in India's domestic cricket in recent years, as people asked what more he could do to secure a call-up.On Tuesday, when the national selection committee picked the Indian squad for the two first-class games against South Africa A, Sarfaraz, who will celebrate his 28th birthday on Wednesday, didn’t find his name in either of the two squads to be led by Rishabh Pant.