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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu echoed Meta engineer Arnav Gupta's views on AI-driven job cuts. Both highlight that escalating AI costs, coupled with rising server prices, are forcing tech companies to reduce headcount. This economic response aims to control expenses, rather than solely reflecting an 'AI productivity miracle' at present. Layoffs continue until companies effectively leverage AI for tangible outcomes.

A property dispute tragically escalated in Salem when a 42-year-old man fatally stabbed his father. The altercation occurred after the victim refused to transfer ancestral land. The assailant also injured his sister before neighbours intervened and alerted authorities. The accused has been arrested, and the father's body was sent for postmortem.

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has called for fresh elections in Tamil Nadu, advocating for strict enforcement against "cash for votes." He believes actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has a clear mandate and should form the government, suggesting new polls would result in a "super majority" for the party.

Speculation is rife that 'Devara 2' might be shelved, with producer Lagadapati Sridhar suggesting period dramas are losing appeal. He believes Jr NTR needs stronger narratives and directors to elevate his stardom. Meanwhile, director Koratala Siva's project with Balakrishna and Jr NTR's potential film with Trivikram Srinivas are generating buzz, further fueling doubts about the 'Devara' sequel.

NECF flags risk of backflow from Nethravati; says temporary bund could force evacuations in low-lying areas

Karnataka students expressed shock and disappointment after the NEET exam was canceled due to a paper leak, forcing them to prepare for a re-test. Many are emotionally drained, fearing burnout and reduced preparation time, while some consider alternative career paths. A few parents, however, are relieved by the re-test, hoping for a fair selection process.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has urged Indians in the US to return home, citing changing immigration perceptions and the need for their expertise to boost India's technological progress. He emphasized that global respect for Indians hinges on India's own development, calling for professionals to contribute their skills to the nation's future prosperity and civilisational strength.

Three workers died from suspected gas suffocation while cleaning a pipeline at a steel and sponge iron plant in Angul district. The incident occurred late Monday night, with the victims identified as residents of Trikuda and Sunakhani villages. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and any safety lapses.

Thamimun Ansari. M of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Chidambaram constituency with a margin of 5747 votes. He garnered 69739 votes, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Pandian. K.A came second with 63992 votes.

Kasturi Shankar, a Tamil actor and activist has quickly gained wide traction online due to her claim that India is 'terrible' and does not welcome self-built entrepreneurs in its system, filled with bias and corruption. Shankar was replying to Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's post on X (formerly Twitter) titled 'Open letter to Indians in America' where he invited the Indian-origin people to return to their motherland to help build the country's technological future.

The UDF secured a historic mandate in Kerala, yet the Congress party is delaying the appointment of V.D. Satheesan as Chief Minister. Satheesan is presented as the architect of this victory, having built a functioning collective and a credible alternative for voters. His leadership embodies the collective governance and moral standards Kerala now demands.