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Two Indian sailors have died and a chief engineer is missing after a commercial vessel, MT Settebello, was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 of the 24 Indian crew members were rescued, the incident raises serious concerns for seafarers in the volatile Gulf region. India has formally protested the attack, emphasizing the need to protect maritime workers.

For years, policyholders complained that insurers prioritised shareholders over customers. A new Irdai framework seeks to change that by making customer experience a boardroom concern

Six Naga villagers, abducted four weeks ago by Kuki groups, were found dead in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. This discovery has reignited ethnic tensions, prompting a 24-hour shutdown call by the United Naga Council. The UNC demands justice, including abrogating pacts with Kuki militants and declaring KNF-P a terrorist outfit.

Former India pacer S Sreesanth has lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest player selected for an Indian men's team. Sreesanth emphasized Suryavanshi's commitment and perseverance, urging the 15-year-old to focus solely on cricket and avoid distractions from professional managers, trusting his family to handle off-field matters.

Delhi sweltered under a scorching 48.2 degrees Celsius 'feels-like' temperature on Wednesday. While an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Thursday, relief might be temporary as humidity persists. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly by Friday, offering a much-needed respite from the intense heat.

A once-daily experimental pill nearly doubled median survival in advanced pancreatic cancer in a global trial. It is not a cure or yet approved in India, but doctors say it marks a rare advance against one of the hardest cancers to treat

Palantir CEO Alex Karp cautions tech leaders against publicizing AI-driven job cuts, warning it could provoke backlash from employees, voters, and policymakers. He suggests such pronouncements risk fueling opposition and strengthening calls for tech regulation. Karp himself acknowledges Palantir uses AI for efficiency but plans to boost revenue without significant workforce expansion.