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April 16, 2026 28 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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Cyber & Technology 1m ago

The end of ‘easy’ IT jobs? India’s tech workforce faces AI challenges

Explore how AI is transforming India's tech workforce, leading to job shifts and the urgent need for new skills. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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PTI leaders no-show at Adiala jail on court-mandated day for meeting with Imran

ISLAMABAD: Not a single PTI leader arrived at Adiala jail on Thursday to meet incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan, despite the names of the party’s heavyweights being sent to the prison administration. The Islamabad High Court has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. Despite the order, the ex-premier has been largely restricted from meeting vi...

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Two planes grounded after accident at Delhi airport; all passengers safe

The right winglet of a plane and the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the other had minor damage. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The end of ‘easy’ IT jobs? India’s tech workforce faces AI challenges

The conventional strategy of studying computer science to become a software developer may no longer be sustainable.

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PTI leaders no-show at Adiala jail on court-mandated day for meeting with Imran

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Two planes grounded after accident at Delhi airport; all passengers safe

The right winglet of a plane and the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the other had minor damage.

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Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026.

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No date set for second round of US-Iran talks, FO says

No dates have been decided for the second round of talks between the United States and Iran, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. “Nuclear issues are among the subjects being discussed by the countries,” he sa...

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Parents, teachers back tougher stance on school bullying, but doubts remain over impact

Clearer guidelines and stricter consequences drew broad support, but questions persist over whether schools can carry them out effectively.

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