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In a shocking and unprecedented event, a $128,000 yacht was attacked and sunk by a pod of killer whales in the Mediterranean Sea, leaving its crew stunned and shaken. The incident occurred on Wednesday, just 22 hours into a 10-day voyage from Vilamoura, Portugal, to Greece.

An 11-year-old boy from Zhejiang, China, has captivated the world with his remarkable achievement in aerospace technology. Yan Hongsen, whose fascination with rockets began at the tender age of four, has made headlines for writing 600 lines of code to build his own rocket. His story has quickly become a sensation on social media, drawing admiration and support from around the globe.

Tata Motors Ltd is preparing to break ground on a significant new manufacturing facility for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Tamil Nadu. The ₹9,000 crore project, spanning over 400 acres of land near Panapakkam in Ranipet district, is slated to commence construction in September. The site, strategically located near the Chennai and Ennore ports, is set to become operational by late 2025 or early 2026.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has expressed gratitude to India and China for their support in easing the country's debt repayment burden, enabling the Maldives to assert greater economic sovereignty. Addressing the official Independence Day function in the Maldives on Friday, Muizzu praised his administration's foreign policy and highlighted eight months of "diplomatic success."

In a daring heist in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar area, three masked men armed with revolvers stole jewelry worth ₹11.80 lakh from a local shop on Sunday night. The incident, which occurred around 10 PM, involved the robbers entering the shop, threatening and assaulting the staff, and firing multiple rounds.

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, was honored with an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) degree by his alma mater, IIT Kharagpur, during a ceremony held in San Francisco. This prestigious recognition highlights Pichai’s significant contributions to technology and his alma mater's impact on his career.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong dissatisfaction with a recent judgment from a single judge bench of the Delhi High Court in the high-profile arbitration case involving media tycoon Kalanithi Maran and SpiceJet. The apex court criticized the Delhi High Court's handling of the case, labeling the judgment as "atrocious" and lacking in thoughtful analysis.

In the Union Budget for FY25, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been allocated ₹2 crore for the establishment and operational expenses of the Data Protection Board (DPB). This allocation is intended to cover both capital and revenue expenditures, ensuring the board's effective functioning and oversight in data protection matters.

Meta AI is now accessible in Hindi and six additional languages, marking a significant expansion for the tech giant’s multilingual assistant.

Nvidia is developing a new version of its flagship AI chip, specifically designed for the Chinese market, according to sources familiar with the matter. The chip, tentatively named the "B20," is expected to be launched in collaboration with Inspur, a major distributor partner in China.