Indians are among the most excited people globally about the expanding role of Artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life, according to a report on Tuesday.

The YouGov survey, based on across 17 markets, showed that Indians (30 per cent) stand out as the most excited about AI’s growth. At least a quarter of respondents in India (27 per cent) also shared an optimistic outlook about AI.

In addition, Indians showed the highest engagement potential at 55 per cent, followed by UAE residents (51 per cent) and Indonesians (48 per cent).

Further, the survey showed that worldwide just 16 per cent of respondents feel optimistic about AI’s future impact, while 7 per cent say they are excited.

Optimism was found strongest in Hong Kong, where 33 per cent expressed positive feelings about AI. UAE residents (21 per cent) are also among the most excited about AI’s growth.

Seven people were killed in Bihar's Siwan district as a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain wreaked havoc leaving a trail of destruction across several villages.

The sudden onset of the storm, with winds estimated to be blowing at around 100 km/h, caught many residents off guard on Monday evening.

According to the SHO of Lakri Nabiganj police station, dozens of trees were uprooted, tin roofs were blown away, and structures collapsed due to the storm.

Amid the chaos, seven individuals were crushed to death either under trees or structures.

Mumbai ranks sixth globally in data centre under-construction capacity, surpassing global hubs like London and Dublin while demonstrating the city’s rapidly growing status as a data centre hub, a report showed on Tuesday.

Mumbai is emerging as a significant contributor to capacity expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

The report by Cushman & Wakefield said that Mumbai ranks as the seventh most established data centre market in the APAC region.

At the end of 2024, the city had 335 MW of data centre capacity under construction, which, once completed, will expand its operational capacity by 62 per cent.

As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting this week, industry experts said on Tuesday that the transmission of rate cuts into lower borrowing costs is vital to sustain residential real estate demand — particularly in the affordable housing segment, which is sensitive to interest rate movements.

Given the prevailing benign inflation environment and the GDP growth of 6.5 per cent recorded in FY2025, the Reserve Bank is likely to proceed with a 25-bps repo rate cut this Friday (June 6).

“The case for a rate cut is further supported by the revival in the liquidity conditions to a surplus of Rs 3.6 lakh crore, which enhances the effectiveness of monetary transmission. Additionally, the softening of G-sec yields reflects bond market confidence in the RBI’s inflation and liquidity management and strengthens the rationale for easing rates,” said Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India.

Actress Mona Singh, who has been married for almost six years now, has talked about how she met her husband and tagged him as a “chilled out” person.

Mona was having a conversation with Farah Khan, who visited the actress’ newly opened restaurant.

Farah asked Mona about her married life and she said: “It's been 5 years. This is the 6th year going on in December.”

To which, the filmmaker-choreographer said: “My God, I can't believe it. So what does your husband do?”

Mona said her husband “makes ads.”

The Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested the father of a Maulvi on charges of raping a six-year-old girl within the premises of a mosque in Chikkaballapura city, located close to Bengaluru.

The Chikkaballapura Women's police filed an FIR against the accused following a complaint by the victim's mother and subsequently arrested him. The accused has since been remanded to judicial custody.

According to the police, the accused, who is the father of a Maulvi, was given a room to stay on the mosque premises by the jamat out of respect. Misusing this trust, the accused allegedly lured the victim under the pretext of buying her a chocolate and then raped her.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused's son works as a Maulvi at another mosque. The accused, originally from Uttar Pradesh, settled in Chikkaballapura 20 years ago and also sells clothes on the footpath.

Tech giant Microsoft has cut hundreds of more jobs just weeks after reducing nearly 3 per cent of its global workforce in the AI era.

As per a filing with Washington state’s Employment Security Department, 305 additional employees in Redmond, Washington have been asked to leave.

A company spokesperson said in a statement the latest headcount reduction is in addition to the 6,000 job cuts announced last month, which is roughly 3 per cent of its global workforce.

"We continue to implement organisational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace," the spokesperson was quoted as saying in reports.

Acting swiftly, Punjab Police have arrested Gagandeep Singh of Tarn Taran for sharing sensitive information concerning army movements during Operation Sindoor, Director General of Police Guarav Yadav said on Tuesday.

The accused had been in contact with the Pakistan's ISI and Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla.

Investigations have revealed that he was engaged in sharing classified details, including troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security, DGP Yadav wrote on the social media platform X.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Singh had been in touch with Pakistan-based Khalistani supporter Chawla for the past five years, through whom he was introduced to the Pakistani intelligence operatives.

He also received payments from operatives via Indian channels, the DGP said.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is set to now take place on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, organisers announced on Tuesday. Initially scheduled for May 24, the event was deferred due to India-Pakistan conflict, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation.

This landmark event, India’s first-ever International Javelin competition, is spearheaded by India’s most decorated Olympian Neeraj Chopra in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

“Bringing the Neeraj Chopra Classic back this quickly has taken an enormous collective effort, and we’re happy to confirm its return on July 5. Our teams have worked tirelessly, and the unwavering support from the Athletics Federation of India, the Karnataka Olympic Association, the Government of Karnataka, and our partners made this possible.

"The energy around this event is bigger than ever, and we’re set to deliver a celebration of javelin that’s bolder, better, and even more unforgettable.” said Karan Yadav, chief commercial officer, JSW Sports.

India has reaffirmed its commitment to long-standing diplomatic ties with the BRICS nations during a multilateral meeting of communications ministers in Brazil.

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Rural Development and Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, representing India at the 11th BRICS Communication Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, highlighted pioneering Digital Public Infrastructure -- from Aadhaar to UPI, which is now a global model for inclusive tech-led growth.

He shared India's progress on four pillars -- Universal and Meaningful Connectivity, Space and Environmental Sustainability, and Digital Ecosystems -- under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the meeting in Brasilia on Monday.

BRICS members include 11 nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Egypt, Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia.