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Aditya calls Kiku weak, Rise and Fall house gets salty
The ultimate ruler selected Anaya Bangar for elimination during the recent Rise and Fall episode. Tensions erupted between contestants Aditya Narayan and Kiku Sharda following this decision. Aditya confronted Kiku about repeatedly calling him unstable and targeting him during red room sessions. Kiku defended his actions as humorous while Aditya perceived them as insulting. The dispute escalated when Aditya questioned Kiku's directness and challenged him to compete in any type of contest. Kiku characterized Aditya's behavior as conceited while Aditya maintained his consistent gameplay approach. Following their confrontation, Kiku expressed emotional distress to Arbaaz Patel and Dhanashree Verma regarding attitude issues rather than game...
Capcom taunts Tokyo fans with Pragmata trailer, hides date
Capcom revealed fresh gameplay footage of Pragmata during Tokyo Game Show 2025 presentations, though the company withheld specific launch timing details. The demonstration highlighted the shelter mechanic that serves as a central hub for character progression and equipment enhancement. Players will access weapon upgrades and ability improvements while Diana gains enhanced hacking capabilities against multiple targets simultaneously. Combat integrates third-person shooting mechanics with puzzle-solving elements throughout the experience. The developer maintains its 2026 release target without further precision. Pragmata originated as a mysterious project announcement in 2020 before experiencing development delays that sparked concerns...
Samsung and Micron shove PC gamers aside as DDR5 hits the wallet
Major memory manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have redirected production toward server DDR5 and high bandwidth modules, creating supply shortages for consumer devices. TrendForce forecasts conventional DRAM prices will rise eight to thirteen percent in Q4 2025, with high bandwidth memory pushing increases up to eighteen percent. Declining personal computer sales reduce original equipment manufacturer demand while cloud service providers accelerate server infrastructure purchases. Graphics memory faces similar pressure as GDDR6 supplies tighten more severely than GDDR7 availability. Mobile memory costs will climb with LPDDR4X prices expected to jump ten percent quarterly while DDR4 and DDR5 variants experience significant...
PoK nightmare, Antonopoulos tells UNHRC
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faces devastating terrorism impacts that exceed those experienced elsewhere in South Asia. Representatives addressed this crisis during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. The region's residents represent a small portion of Pakistan's population, yet bear disproportionate terrorism consequences. The 2024 Global Terror Index confirms that conflict zones account for over 90 percent of worldwide terrorism deaths. International reports document how violence transforms this area into one of South Asia's most underdeveloped territories. Terrorist activities block foreign investment and infrastructure projects across the region. Tourism initiatives cease operations while...
Pankaj Chadha says India crushes US auto tariffs
Indian engineering goods shipments to America achieved a 7.2 percent annual increase during August, reaching $1.68 billion, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India. America maintains its position as India's primary engineering export market despite facing potential 50 percent tariffs from the Trump administration. Automobile parts, industrial equipment, and basic metals drove the overall sector growth of 4.91 percent. Monthly engineering exports climbed from $9.4 billion to $9.9 billion compared to the previous year. Chairman Pankaj Chadha praised the performance amid global trade challenges and rising logistics expenses. The United Kingdom's free trade agreement promises expanded market access for Indian...
Swami Chaitanyanand accused in the Vasant Kunj scandal
Authorities reveal that Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati used threats against female students to force compliance with sexual demands. The director of Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi targeted women enrolled in post-graduate programs through economically weaker sections scholarships. He summoned students to his private quarters during late evening hours and warned them about academic failure if they refused his advances. Three institute wardens assisted him by destroying incriminating digital communications. Police recovered evidence from approximately 50 female students showing abuse patterns spanning sixteen years. Investigators found WhatsApp conversations containing explicit messages and documented physical assault...
Vikrant Massey bags National Award, shares glory with SRK
President of India honored Vikrant Massey with a National Award during Tuesday's ceremony. Sheetal Thakur celebrated her husband's achievement through an Instagram post featuring their photograph together. The actress expressed pride in supporting her spouse throughout his career journey. Fellow performers Hina Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Guahar Khan offered their congratulations through social media comments. The recognition fulfilled a childhood aspiration that began two decades earlier. Massey described the honor as his most meaningful career milestone. He portrayed IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in the film 12th Fail, which earned him the prestigious recognition. The actor pledged to maintain high performance standards for future...
Modi okays Rs 2192 crore rail boost for Bihar tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs sanctioned track doubling for the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway segment Wednesday. The Bihar project spans 104 kilometers and requires Rs 2,192 crore funding. Railway authorities will connect four districts through this infrastructure expansion. The enhanced line will serve 1,434 villages and benefit 13.46 lakh residents across Gaya and Nawada aspirational districts. Pilgrimage sites such as Rajgir's Shanti Stupa, Nalanda, and Pawapuri gain improved access through this development. Freight transportation will increase by 26 million tonnes annually. Coal, cement, clinker, and fly ash shipments will move more efficiently along this corridor. Environmental...
Modi clears Rs 69725 crore push to revive shipbuilding
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet approved a massive Rs 69,725 crore investment to boost India's shipbuilding industry. The government expects this funding to create 30 lakh new jobs across the maritime sector. Officials predict the package will generate approximately Rs 4.5 lakh crore in private investments. The plan targets building 4.5 million Gross Tonnage of new shipbuilding capacity nationwide. A four-pillar strategy will guide the development process. The Maritime Development Fund receives Rs 25,000 crore to finance long-term projects. The Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme gets extended until March 2036 with Rs 24,736 crore allocated. Another Rs 19,989 crore goes toward the Shipbuilding Development Scheme for...
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