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'I would love to see money out of politics': OpenAI’s Sam Altman rules out political donations for 2026 US elections

LivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank FDs, real estate, income tax and more. 3. Politics: Comprehensive coverage of general elections, state elections and bypolls, Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, Parliament, PMO, PIB, finance ministry, home ministry, among other union ministries and government departments. 4. National News: From metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and e to untapped stories from rural India, we cover human interest, health, education, crime and courts, and law and order, among other areas of public interest. 5. Economy: In-depth analysis of India's macro and micro-economic indicators like- GDP, inflation, forex, fiscal deficit, current account deficit, interest rate cycle, economic recovery, RBI circulars, indirect taxes, GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy imports, exports and everything that impacts Indian economy. 6. Geopolitics: Well-rounded and deeply researched coverage on US News, Oval Office European Union, Ukraine Russia War, middle-east crisis, royal families and global leaders like - Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and premiers of other leading economies in the world. Meet the Team 1. Gulam Jeelani, Political Affairs Editor 2. Sugam Singhal, Senior Assistant Editor 3. Chanchal, Assistant Editor 4. Sanchari Ghosh, Chief Content Producer 5. Pratik Prashant Mukane, Chief Content Producer 6. Sayantani Biswas, Chief Content Producer 7. Ravi Hari, Deputy Chief Content Producer 8. Garvit Bhirani, Deputy Chief Content Producer 9. Akriti Anand, Senior Content Producer 10. Jocelyn Felix Fernandes, Senior Content Producer 11. Swastika Das Sharma, Content Producer 12. Mausam Jha, Content Producer 13. Riya R Alex, Trainee Content Producer

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Best Prime Day Deals on Yoto Players and Accessories

Amazon Forgot to Remove These 50+ Prime Day Headphone Deals, Get Yours Before They’re Gone CNET Post-Prime Day earbuds deals 2026: Save on AirPods, Bose, and Nothing Mashable Prime Day is packed with deals on Bose, Sony, JBL, Sonos, and more SFGATE Prime Day is one of the best times to get a deal on headphones The Verge Sony WH-1000XM5 active noise-canceling headphones for an all-time low $198 at Amazon — audiophile-grade audio and ANC for an affordable price Tom's Hardware

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Pressure to do even better: Anxiety peaks among aspirants before NEET retest

4 min readNew DelhiJun 27, 2026 02:58 PM IST Watching our parents grow old is something we know will happen one day. Yet when it starts unfolding before us, it can feel surprisingly painful. Rapper Badshah recently spoke about this often-unspoken experience during an appearance on Chai with T, describing the emotional shift that comes with seeing parents age. “It’s painful,” he said. “Aapko bahut bura lagta hai jab aap dekhte ho ki aapke papa aapko daant nahi rahe” (It feels terrible when you realise your father is no longer scolding you), he shared.Reflecting on how his perspective has changed with age, Badshah added, as children, we wondered why our parents scolded us; now it feels strange that they don’t anymore. Similarly, when parents begin seeking advice from their children or start relying on them in ways they never did before, the feeling is new. Recalling conversations with his mother, he said she now asks, “Do minute free hai?” (Are you free for two minutes?). “Darawani cheez hai bahut” (It’s a very scary thing), he admitted. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Why does watching parents age hurt so much? According to Saikishore, Clinical Psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, the pain is deeply rooted in the way we view our parents throughout childhood. “From childhood, we build our entire sense of safety and identity around the image of our parents as strong, certain, and in control. When that image slowly begins to shift — when they start asking us for advice, seeking our reassurance, or simply saying ‘do you have two minutes?’ before calling — it triggers a quiet but profound disruption inside us,” he explains.Story continues below this ad The difficult part is that what we feel during this transition is rarely just sadness. “What we experience in that moment is not one emotion but several tangled together — sadness, fear, guilt, tenderness, and a kind of grief that is hard to explain because the person we are grieving is still right in front of us,” says Saikishore. Psychologists call this “ambiguous loss” — grieving someone who is physically present but gradually changing before our eyes. The experience can also force us to confront something many of us spend years avoiding: the realisation that our parents are mortal. According to the expert, this awareness quietly reminds us of our own mortality too, making the experience even more emotionally complex.Story continues below this ad Interestingly, one of the most powerful parts of Badshah’s reflection was his longing for the scoldings he once disliked. “The ‘telling off’ he endured and maybe even disobeyed stood, without his knowledge, as a metaphor of parental power, security, and unconditional affection. Not having it doesn’t feel like liberation; it feels more like losing something precious,” says Saikishore. As painful as parental ageing can be, it can also transform relationships. The expert notes that many parent-child bonds eventually evolve into more equal relationships, where love is no longer assumed but consciously expressed. “The uneasiness we experience is not a signal of weakness. In fact, it is the most unmistakable indication of the extent to which we have been bonded, and how much our parents have always been significant to us,” he says.Story continues below this ad Perhaps that’s why Badshah’s words resonated with so many people. They capture a truth many adults eventually learn: while growing older is inevitable, the time we have with our parents is not. Badshah has been trending on Google for the past 24 hours DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.

Indian ExpressJun 27

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Panel quizzes Centre on scope for “people-to-people” ties with Pakistan

The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) has recommended urgent infrastructure and flood control interventions in the Chakma and Hajong settlement areas under the State’s Changlang district.In a statement on Monday (June 22, 2026), the rights panel said such measures were essential to ensure that the migrant populations and their descendants do not relocate beyond their designated settlements, thereby safeguarding the demographic interests of the indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh.The Centre settled the largely Buddhist Chakmas and the Hindu Hajongs, displaced by the Kaptai Dam in erstwhile East Pakistan and subsequent religious persecution, in the 1960s. They have been in intermittent conflicts with the indigenous communities, who maintain that the Centre did not consult them before deciding to settle the migrants in their ancestral lands.Bamang Tago, the APSHRC’s acting Chairperson, said that he apprised Chief Minister Pema Khandu of the need to develop infrastructure around the Chakma-Hajong settlements. He highlighted findings from a field visit undertaken to Chakma and Hajong settlements in the Diyun and Bordumsa circles of Changlang district on June 12 and 13.The commission identified two critical issues requiring immediate government intervention–poor road connectivity and recurring floods. It observed that road infrastructure in the Chakma-Hajong settlement areas “remains severely underdeveloped” despite the region’s growing economic significance.According to the APSHRC, improved connectivity would not only facilitate economic development in Changlang and the adjoining Namsai district but also strengthen strategic and security interests, given the presence of the 2nd Arunachal Pradesh India Reserve Battalion headquarters at Diyun. “Better roads would ensure efficient movement of security forces during emergencies and law-and-order situations,” the APSHRC said, noting the significant contribution of the region’s areca nut economy.The Commission also drew attention to the annual damage from recurring floods. It said the Dihing River erodes cultivable land and destroys crops in Chakma and Hajong settlement areas every year.“Such displacement has historically led to pressures for expansion beyond existing settlement areas,” the panel said, insisting that effective flood control measures would help ensure that the refugee communities continue residing within their notified settlement areas.The migration of the refugees from their notified settlements to other parts of Arunachal Pradesh is believed to be one of the factors behind ethnic conflicts in the State. EOM Published - June 23, 2026 02:53 am IST

The HinduJun 22

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Waymo Is Trying to Crack Down on Solo Kids in Driverless Cars

Waymo has recalled its fleet of nearly 4,000 robotaxis to restrict them from driving on highways while it figures out how to make the vehicles behave around construction zones. The recall comes after Waymo identified at least 13 instances of its robotaxis driving into highway sections that were closed for construction. Six of these happened in Phoenix, Arizona in April, and seven occurred in San Francisco, California in May. Waymo pulled its robotaxis from all highways on May 19, and a fix for the problem is “currently under development,” according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The company is not pulling vehicles off the road and is still operating on surface streets, though the company has periodically paused service during severe weather that could lead to flooding. “We identified an area of improvement regarding performance around freeway construction zones,” the company said in a statement to TechCrunch. “We voluntarily restricted freeway operations last month while making improvements, proactively notified state and federal regulators, and decided to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA.” This is the sixth recall Waymo has issued for its robotaxis. In May, the company recalled its robotaxis after they drove into flooded roads, and in December, it issued one to address its vehicles’ illegal behavior around school buses. Waymo has previously issued recalls to fix low-speed collisions with chains and gates and telephone poles, and one to solve a problem regarding towed trucks. The company’s driving software is currently under investigation by the NHTSA and National Transportation Safety Board regarding its behavior around school buses after one of its robotaxis struck a child near a school in January. Alphabet-owned Waymo says its vehicles have driven more than 170 million miles autonomously, and claims they have demonstrated a 13x reduction in serious-injury-or-worse crashes when compared to human drivers. The robotaxi company is in the middle of a massive expansion, planning to launch in more than 20 cities this year alone, including in London and Tokyo. The expansion has helped highlight a number of edge cases that Waymo’s robotaxi software has struggled with, which now includes highway construction zones. Waymo, which started offering highway rides in November 2025, told the NHTSA that its robotaxis “did not recognize and drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones” in mid-April in Phoenix. After a review, the company’s “Field Safety Committee” restricted freeway operations in the city while Waymo worked on a fix, the NHTSA documents show. On May 18, seven Waymo robotaxis drove into highway lanes under active construction in the San Francisco Bay Area because the company’s software was “prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone.” The company suspended all freeway driving the following day. Waymo’s safety board decided to issue the recall on June 8. Footage of some of these incidents were shared on social media. On May 19, X user @Elliot_slade posted a video where they claimed a Waymo “blasted through cones,” and said it was “chased” by police. “There were construction signs,” Slade told CBS News last month. “There were lights going on. Police in the distance and it sped up. That’s when I looked at my fiancée, we’re done. This is it. We’re dead. We’re going to die right here in the Waymo.” Waymo offered Slade “three free rides up to $40 each in the future,” according to CBS. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Sean O’Kane is a reporter who has spent a decade covering the rapidly-evolving business and technology of the transportation industry, including Tesla and the many startups chasing Elon Musk. Most recently, he was a reporter at Bloomberg News where he helped break stories

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'Divorced Daughter Better Than Dead': Top Law Officer In Twisha Sharma Case

3 min readBengaluruJun 1, 2026 09:23 AM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 celebrations turned even more memorable as Virat Kohli joined wife Anushka Sharma on the dance floor during the team's post-match party.‘One felt nice, we did it twice!’After guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden IPL title in 2025, Virat Kohli and his teammates repeated the feat at IPL 2026, giving fans another reason to celebrate. The franchise’s back-to-back championship wins were followed by grand post-match festivities, with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma emerging as the biggest highlights of the night. Videos and photos from the celebrations have gone viral across social media. The clips show Kohli dancing joyfully with Anushka as RCB players, coaching staff, and team members came together to mark another historic achievement for the franchise. Adding to the excitement, Anushka shared a special moment from the celebrations on her Instagram Stories. She posted a picture of Virat sporting a T-shirt with the message, “One felt nice, we did it twice,” perfectly capturing the team’s successful defence of the IPL crown. The photo showed Kohli in a party mood, soaking in the victory after another memorable season. Anushka shared the photo with a red heart emoji. Anushka, meanwhile, was also seen smiling and dancing alongside the players and support staff, enjoying the landmark moment as RCB celebrated one of the big achievements. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagram) RCB defeated the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Kohli played a crucial role in the victory and was visibly emotional after helping the franchise add another trophy. Many photos and videos from the winning ground were also shared on social media. Dressed in a blue t-shirt and a white top, Anuhska was seen wearing a tulsi mala around her neck too. 🏆❤️ Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Krunal Pandya and his wife, Bhuvneshwar Kumar with his wife and daughter — all together with the IPL trophy. A beautiful reminder that RCB is more than just a team; it’s one big family. 🥹❤️🏆#RCB #ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma #IPLChampions pic.twitter.com/7QKORPvWhR — Faruk (@uf2151593) June 1, 2026 He brought home the trophy. She brought the smile. ❤️🏆Story continues below this ad After years of waiting, heartbreak and hope, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared a moment that RCB fans will cherish forever.#ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma #RCB #IPL2026 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/PLwuJ01AJj — Chirag Gothi (@AajGothi) June 1, 2026 Anushka has been one of Virat Kohli’s biggest supporters throughout his cricketing journey, and she was once again by his side for the special occasion. Their candid moments from the celebration party quickly won over the internet, with fans calling them one of sport and entertainment’s most loved power couples.

Indian ExpressJun 1

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Donald Trump warns Iran to ‘better get smart soon’, says he is ‘no more Mr. Nice Guy’

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday announced a new policy requiring most foreign nationals applying for green cards to complete the process from outside the country instead of adjusting status within the US.US President Donald Trump's administration announced new rules for immigrants seeking green cards(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Continuing its crackdown on immigrants in the US, President Donald Trump's administration on Friday (local time) announced a new policy for foreigners applying for permanent residency in the country.According to a Bloomberg report, those seeking permanent residency in Washington will be required to return to their home countries to seek green cards.Trump administration ramps up crackdown on immigrantsIn a statement, Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), said, "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances." Kahler added, "This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes."CBS News, citing officials, said they plan to end the option for many immigrants seeking a green card to complete the process without leaving the country. Under the new approach, most of these immigrants would instead have to return to their home countries and apply for an immigrant visa abroad at a US consulate.What does the document say?The memo, which was issued by USCIS on Friday, aims to strictly limit when the agency can allow immigrants to receive a green card via the "adjustment of status" process. According to reports, this route allows eligible immigrants already in the US to apply for permanent residency without having to leave the country and apply at a US consulate abroad.In a memo outlining the change, USCIS employees who decide applications for permanent residency were told that some exceptions could be made. The memo directed them to “consider and weigh all the relevant evidence in the record, taking into account the totality of the circumstances to determine whether the alien is suitable for permanent residence.”Additionally, it also directs federal agency officers to view adjustment of status as an "extraordinary" form of relief and an act of "administrative grace," citing federal law to argue that most green card applicants should complete the process overseas. Further, officers have now been told to see adjustment of status as a rare and special benefit, not a normal option. Officers are now instructed to view choosing adjustment of status over applying at a US consulate abroad as a negative factor in a person’s case.While the policy does not clearly state all the exceptions, the memo says that some groups, such as those on "dual intent" visas like H-1Bs for high-skilled workers, as well as refugees and asylees, will likely be allowed to apply for a green card in the country via adjustment of status.Trump's policy change could impact thousandsAccording to immigration law experts, the announcement of a new policy could impact hundreds of thousands of people a year and potentially reduce legal immigration further amid a sweeping government crackdown.The Trump administration has introduced a series of restrictions affecting everyone from asylum seekers to students and highly skilled workers.The new rules broadly affect foreigners who entered the US on temporary non-immigrant visas, such as students, H-1B or L visa workers, and visitors. Washington grants about one million green cards annually, but nearly half are for foreign relatives sponsored by US citizens, and those cases are typically already handled outside the country.Trump administration's stance on immigrantsThe developments come at a time when citizens of at least 39 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia, are barred or restricted from entering Washington under a proclamation signed by the US President on national security grounds, commo

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Moody’s calls India better placed to weather future global shocks

Moody’s calls India better placed to weather future global shocks News On AIR

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