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In an ongoing debate among leading AI firms, Google’s DeepMind insists on the necessity of scaling models to reach human-like intelligence. Meanwhile, Meta’s Yann LeCun counters that this method has reached a dead end. With enormous financial investments at play and the quest for artificial general intelligence intensifying, Microsoft aims to pursue a measured compromise….

NEW DELHI: Goa Police on Thursday told the court that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, wanted in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire that killed 25 people – had “misled” investigators and shown “no cooperation” during the probe, according to statements made in court.Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane…

NEW DELHI: At least two labourers were killed after a truck carrying 22 workers fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday.The accident occurred between Hayuliang and Chakla, located in the remote Chaglagam circle under Anjaw district. A rescue operation is currently under way.This is a developing story… Source link

OpenAI is facing a lawsuit which alleges that its chatbot, ChatGPT, validated a user’s paranoid delusions, which ultimately pushed him to murder his mother and kill himself. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court by the estate of Suzanne Adams, is reportedly the first case alleging that ChatGPT led directly to a murder, according…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that it would be unfortunate for America to lose the “tremendous people”, categorically mentioning Indians among others, who graduate from top American universities. Speaking at the launch of the new Gold Card program, he acknowledged the ongoing dilemma faced by companies that want to hire talented graduates but…

Source: @tomas_shelby0093/Instagram Four ‘Peaky Blinders’ fans in Afghanistan were detained by the Taliban for adopting a style they said was “in conflict with Afghan values.” According to officials, the men were summoned by the Taliban’s department of vice and virtue after dressing in outfits inspired by the TV series.A video shared on Instagram invited this…

Passengers wait in queues at IndiGo airline’s counter at Kempegowda International Airport, in Bengaluru (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were stranded for long hours during the widespread flight disruptions between December 3 and 5. The airline said the move aims to…

NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…

Source: Peel Regional Police An Indian-origin man in Brampton was arrested and charged with flashing a female physician at a medical clinic in Mississauga, according to the Peel Regional Police. He was also charged with using a false identity and forging documents.The 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested and charged the man after a series…

Luthra brothers detained in Thailand NEW DELHI: The dramatic trail of the Goa nightclub inferno that killed 25 people on Saturday night reached a decisive turn on Thursday, with the two absconding co-owners — Saurav and Gaurav Luthra — were detained in Thailand and authorities initiated the process to bring them back to face trial.Sources…

IndiGo’s operational crisis has stretched into a second straight week, with thousands of flight cancellations continuing to affect passengers nationwide. Amid the rising backlash, IndiGo chairman dismissed speculation that the chaos was deliberate. Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta, in an eight-minute video message on Wednesday repeatedly apologised and said the airline has brought in “external technical…

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday repeated his claim that Union home minister Amit Shah appeared ‘nervous’ and used ‘foul language’ during his Lok Sabha speech the previous day.Also Read | SIR row debate in Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi interrupts Amit Shah with ‘open challenge’; gets ‘I will decide’ reply “He (Shah) used…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the launch of the long-promised “Trump Gold Card,” a visa program offering legal status and a pathway to US citizenship. The initiative allows individuals to qualify by investing USD 1 million, while corporations can participate by paying twice that amount per foreign-born employee.Applications for the Gold Card citizenship…

Late last month, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) gave messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Snapchat 90 days to enforce ‘SIM-binding’. With ‘SIM-binding’ in force, these apps will stop working if users remove SIM card originally used for registration. The directive, that will go into effect starting effective February 2026, also mandates that web…

GOA: In the aftermath of the devastating December 6 fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, which claimed 25 lives, the North Goa district administration on Thursday banned fireworks inside nightclubs, hotels, and other tourist establishments.Also Read | Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand, to be deported soon;…

University of Michigan football is in turmoil as executive assistant Paige Shiver faces intense public scrutiny. Her name is linked to former coach Sherrone Moore’s firing and police detainment due to alleged inappropriate relationship rumors. Shiver’s recent significant salary increase and social media silence have fueled speculation amid the ongoing investigation. The University of Michigan…

Donald Trump has announced what is being termed ‘gold card’ – an expedited visa that will grant US residency to immigrants in ‘record time’. The Trump administration has also launched a website accepting applications for the $1 million gold card. During the announcement, Trump told reporters that the company will be happy with the new…

Luthra brothers detained in Thailand NEW DELHI: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Goa, were detained by Thai Police early on Thursday on the request of Indian law enforcement agencies, sources said. The duo was wanted after fleeing the country following last week’s blaze that claimed 25 lives.They had…

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed confidence that the Thiruparankundram temple issue in Tamil Nadu can be resolved locally through the strength of Hindus TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday that the Thiruparankundram temple issue in Tamil Nadu can be resolved within the state based on Hindu strength, while speaking at the “100 years…

Imagine reaching for a chocolate bar and taking a big bite from it, giving in to the craving for a sweet treat — and instead of being a spoilsport, science encourages it!That’s right, new research isn’t only revealing health points of chocolate-eating, it’s also suggesting that those health points could add some extra years to…