Sources close to the case reveal the conversations allegedly show Mamkootathil coordinating sensitive matters that contradict his public statements. This bombshell evidence has shifted the trial’s momentum squarely against him.

Responding swiftly, Mamkootathil’s advocates challenged the chats’ chain of custody, accusing authorities of tampering. They demanded expert testimony to debunk the digital trail.

The prosecution, buoyed by the leak, argued the chats provide irrefutable proof of intent, urging the bench to incorporate them into the record without delay.

Background on the case highlights Mamkootathil’s entanglement in [specific allegations], where prior testimonies painted a complex picture. Today’s events mark a pivotal escalation.

Observers note the leak’s timing coincides with mounting political pressure, raising questions about motives. Will the courts cut through the noise to deliver verdict based on facts?

The unrest unfolded yesterday afternoon when a dispute between two factions turned ugly. Stones were thrown, and skirmishes broke out, prompting a heavy police presence. Several people were detained as order was restored amid chaotic scenes.

Speaking to reporters, Sarawgi minced no words. ‘I strongly denounce this violence near a place of worship,’ he said. ‘No individual or group is exempt from legal consequences. The law stands supreme.’

His remarks have resonated widely, especially given his reputation for fairness in dealings. Sarawgi went further, advocating for community-led initiatives to foster peace. ‘We must bridge divides through dialogue, not destruction,’ he added.

Authorities have launched a probe into the incident, examining CCTV footage and witness statements. Political analysts note that Sarawgi’s intervention could pressure officials to act decisively. Meanwhile, local residents express relief at influential voices promoting stability.

As the dust settles, questions linger about underlying causes—long-standing grievances or spontaneous flare-ups. Sarawgi’s stance reinforces a broader narrative: upholding the law is non-negotiable for societal progress. His words may well influence how similar situations are handled moving forward.

Switch2 consoles have gone out of stock globally within a day of its roll out. Priced at $499, Switch 2 comes with some major features upgrade over previous gen Switch.

Major Specification of Switch2

Display: Nintendo Switch2 comes with larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD touchscreen with HDR10 support and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports up to 4k resolution at 60Hz with HDR and 1440p at 120Hz.

Performance: Nintendo Switch2 is Powered by Nvidia Terga T239 chip with an octa-core ARM CORTEX- A78C CPU AND 12SM Ampere GPU. Switch2 comes with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM AND Faster loading speed.

Storage: It comes with 256 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 2TB with help of microSD.

Controllers: Switch 2 comes with new joy controllers attach magnetically and include mouse-like capabilities allowing sliding across surfaces for precise control, enhancing gameplay experience.

Battery Life: Switch 2 can give around 6.5 hours of onscreen time on  single charge.

Nintendo Switch2 India Launch date

While the global launch of Switch2 happned on 5 June, it will only be available in India from 8 June 2025. The price of Switch2 is expected to be somewhere around Rs 58,000 and Rs 65,000.

Launched in 2017, Nintendo sold around 150 million units of Switch first gen worldwide as of December 2024. Before switch series Nintendo was struggling due to poor sales of Wii U which resulted in loss of profit and market share.

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During interaction with think tanks and young professionals, Tharoor reiterated India’s stance that “there will be a price to pay” if terrorist attacks like the one in Pahalgam are carried out in India.

Reacting to the delegation visit, he said, “and I’m very pleased to say that everywhere we went and I could say this quite confidently without exception, we have received both of what we sought. We have received understanding and we have received solidarity.”

He further added that the prime focus is economic advances that are so essential to pull a few of the few people who remain below the poverty line in the country.

“Our focus has when this kind of thing is done to us, and for very cynical motives, which I think are pretty apparent so I won’t spell them out, it was necessary for us to show that we will not allow people to cross the border and kill our citizens with impunity. That for terror strikes like this, which show all the hallmarks of meticulous planning and military style execution, that there will be a price to pay. And that was very strongly the message that we sent,” Tharoor added, IANS reported.

The Indian delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, engaged with think-tanks at the US Embassy, highlighting India’s fight against terrorism and the diverse aspects of the India-US partnership. The delegation comprised MPs from various parties, including Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G.M. Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), BJP members Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejasvi Surya, and Bhubaneswar Kalita, former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena’s Milind Deora.

To get rid of this challenge, Hassabis and his DeepMind team are developing a disruptive artificial intelligence system. This AI is designed to read, understand, and respond to routine emails in a user’s unique writing style, effectively serving as a digital personal assistant. The goal is to automate tedious communication tasks, allowing users to focus on more meaningful work and personal interactions. Hassabis highlights that this technology will also shield users from the attention-seeking algorithms installed by major tech companies, helping people take control over their digital lives.

Demis Hassabis is not new to solving complex problems. He is known for leading the development of AlphaFold, an AI system which cracked the 50-year-old challenge of predicting protein structures—a scientific breakthrough that helped him win the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Since co-founding DeepMind in 2010, which was later acquired by Google in 2014, Hassabis has kept pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Today, he leads Google’s efforts toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), with a vision to use AI not just for scientific discovery but also to improve everyday life.

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During the special event, the tech giant is expected to launch its highly anticipated smartphones on August 13 at a ‘Made by Google’ event. However, fans won’t have to wait long, as the devices are expected to hit stores a week later, on August 20 reportedly. 

Google Invitation To Superfans 

Google has sent out invitations to Pixel Superfans to apply for a pre-launch Pixel Penthouse event, scheduled for June 27 in London. The invitation, shared by a publication, reveals that Superfans can apply to win one of 25 slots to attend the 1.5-hour-long event, enabling fans to experience the latest features and upgrades to Android 16 as well.

The 1.5-hour session promises attendees hands-on access to unreleased Pixel hardware, Q&A interactions with Google employees, and Pixel-themed goodies reportedly. The last date to apply is June 4, and the winners are scheduled to be announced on June 11, as mentioned in the invite. 

However, the invitation doesn’t confirm which devices will be showcased. Historically, tech giant Google has unveiled its Pixel devices in October. However, it advanced the launch timeline last year for the Pixel 9 series, releasing it in August before Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series. 

Google Pixel 10 Series: Expected Chipset And Colour Options 

Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 lineup is expected to be powered by the new Tensor G5 chipset. The standard Pixel 10 is rumored to launch in Blue, Limoncello (Yellow), Iris (Purple), and Obsidian (Black) color options. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL may be offered in Green, Sterling (Grey), Porcelain (White), and Obsidian (Black) variants. 

However, rumors suggest that the Pixel 10 may feature a 48MP wide and a 13MP ultra-wide camera setup—similar to the Google Pixel 9a. This would be a downgrade from the 50MP and 48MP lenses found on the Pixel 9. Moreover, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are expected to retain the same 50MP + 48MP + 48MP triple-camera system seen on the current Pixel 9 Pro models. 

“Pakistan is a brother, a friend, a good neighbour, we will reach an agreement with them — everything was written. But carefully read the excellent foreign policy of the great Nehru ji,” Dubey remarked sarcastically in his post.

The excerpt he highlighted from Nehru’s letter read: “The idea of any conflict with Pakistan is one which is repugnant to us, and we on our part will never initiate it. I am convinced that the future of India and Pakistan lies in their friendship and cooperation for the benefit of both.”

According to Dubey, the US forwarded this letter to then Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan. “After seeing this letter, did we not give Pakistan the opportunity to attack India in 1965? What should one say about a leader who discloses the country’s vulnerabilities to foreign powers, especially Pakistan?” Dubey asked.

This is not the first time Dubey has invoked declassified documents to attack Congress governments. In recent months, he has posted excerpts from US diplomatic cables and correspondence to revisit key moments in India’s foreign relations — from the 1962 war with China to the 1972 Simla Agreement.

Earlier, Dubey had cited a declassified letter from former US President Ronald Reagan to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to accuse the Congress party of hypocrisy for questioning American involvement in India-Pakistan diplomacy.

He also resurrected a controversy by alleging that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi “ceded” Indian territory to Pakistan in 1968 as part of the post-war boundary settlement in the Rann of Kutch region.