Microsoft has announced new human rights and security measures after completing an internal inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the surveillance of Palestinians. The company said it will strengthen oversight of projects linked to national security agencies and review how employees handle security clearances issued by foreign governments. The move…

CHENNAI: A passenger allegedly opened an emergency exit door while the aircraft was taxiing on Sunday morning, triggering brief tension at Chennai International Airport.The incident occurred when an Air Arabia flight arrived in Chennai from Sharjah carrying 231 passengers, according to news agency PTI. According to officials, the aircraft was moving along the taxiway —…

Representative Image. Credit: X (Twitter) ​Protests against the construction of AI data centres are not just sweeping the US; they have reached the UK. A town near London is said to be fighting new projects, citing worries about electricity demand, housing and environmental impact. In the US, a recent Gallup poll shows that 7 out…

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Jaisalmer: An indigenous Vayu Astra-1 missile is test-fired at the Pokhran firing range in Jaisalmer district. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_21_2026_000582B) As drone warfare takes centre stage, an Indian private company, Nibe Limited, has completed the No Cost No Commitment (NCNC) demonstration of the Vayu Astra Loitering Munition (LM). The Vayu Astra has…

After a gravity-defying run since its blockbuster debut, SpaceX shares finally came back down to Earth on Thursday (local time), falling more than 6% as the post-IPO euphoria began to lose steam.Shares of the Elon Musk-led company were trading at $178.50, down 6.5% during the session, after having already slipped nearly 5% a day earlier….