Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, is reportedly being used across parts of the US federal government, raising alarm over potential privacy breaches and ethical conflicts. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is deploying a customised version of Grok to analyse government data and produce internal reports. […]
The International Day of the Markhor is being observed globally on Saturday, highlighting the need to protect one of Central and South Asia’s most iconic and ecologically vital species. The markhor (Capra falconeri), known for its striking corkscrew-shaped horns, inhabits mountainous regions in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It is adapted to elevations […]
Several sweet sellers in Jaipur, the capital India’s Rajasthan have reportedly renamed Indian confections by removing the word “Pak”. Desserts such as Mysore Pak, Moti Pak, Gond Pak, and Aam Pak are now being reportedly sold under new names including Mysore Shree, Moti Shree, Gond Shree, and Aam Shree. Though the term “Pak” refers to […]
Bangladesh has cancelled a $21 million defence contract with India’s state-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), amid growing strain in bilateral relations. The contract, awarded in July 2024, was for an advanced ocean-going tug for the Bangladesh Navy, a vessel designed for deep-sea towing and salvage missions. GRSE, a public sector unit under […]
Netflix marked the release of Fear Street: Prom Queen with an immersive 1980s-themed prom event in Los Angeles, transforming a local theatre into the haunted halls of Shadyside High as cast members joined fans in celebrating the latest instalment in the slasher franchise. The fourth film in Netflix’s Fear Street series, Prom Queen, began streaming […]
Joe Root became the first English batter to reach 13,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone during England’s four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston. He is only the fifth player in cricket history to reach the mark, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid. Root began the match on 12,972 Test runs and […]
Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title on Friday after a 2-0 victory over Cagliari at a packed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, edging out Inter Milan to win the Italian championship. This marks Napoli’s second league crown in three seasons. Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku scored the decisive goals in a thrilling final day clash. […]
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has warned that Indian leadership’s recent Hindutva-driven rhetoric and actions, that reflect a ‘terrorist mindset,’ threaten regional stability. Speaking to multiple media outlets in Washington, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said India’s handling of the Indus Waters Treaty showed a disregard for international law. “The treaty contains no provision for unilateral […]
Microsoft says its latest AI system, Aurora, can predict typhoons, hurricanes, sandstorms, and air quality events more accurately and significantly faster than traditional forecasting methods, according to a new research paper and blog post released this week. The company published details of the Aurora model in Nature, citing major improvements in forecast accuracy and efficiency. […]
The Trump administration has dramatically reduced the size of the White House National Security Council (NSC), dismissing over 100 staff members in a sweeping overhaul aimed at consolidating national security authority under the State and Defence departments. The move, carried out on May 23, follows President Donald Trump’s earlier removal of former national security adviser […]