A fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) broke out recently among some of the world’s most influential AI leaders. Former Meta AI scientist Yann LeCun in his recent appearance on a podcast said that there is no such thing as general intelligence, arguing that human intelligence itself is not truly general. According...
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BlueBird-2 launch: Isro shares unique view of ‘Baahubali’ – watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday released rare onboard camera footage from its heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, offering a rocket’s-eye view of the BlueBird Block-2 mission from liftoff to satellite separation.The footage shared by Isro on X features visuals captured by cameras onboard and documents each major phase of the ascent. The footage shows...
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Ashes: No Archer and Pope! England make changes to XI for 4th Test
England’s Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer (AP Photo) England have made some changes to their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. In this year’s Boxing Day Test, England will take on Australia in Melbourne on Friday.The biggest setback is the loss of fast bowler Jofra Archer, who has been ruled out of...
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‘Treated like criminal’: Rahul on ‘manhandling’ of Unnao rape victim; slams bail to Sengar
Unnao rape survivor being removed from protest site (courtesy: x.com/yogitabhayana) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the forcible removal of the Unnao rape survivor by security forces from India Gate, where she was protesting against the Delhi high court’s order suspending the life sentence of the convict and former BJP leader...
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Amazon security chief reveals how ‘small details’ exposed North Korean agents
Amazon has reportedly prevented more than 1800 suspected North Korean operatives from applying for jobs over the past 20 months. According to a report by Business Insider, Amazon chief security officer Stephen Schmidt revealed how ‘small details’ have been key in detecting fraudulent applicants. In a lengthy LinkedIn post, Schmidt has mentioned that North Korean...
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‘Arunachal now China’s core interest’: US flags Beijing’s ‘rejuvenation’ plan; what is it
A recent Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s stated “core interests”, placing the Indian state alongside Taiwan and major maritime disputes in China’s long-term national strategy. It also highlights the extent of increasing collaboration and partnership between Beijing and Islamabad. The report notes...
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Nepal topples, B’desh boils & Pak teeters: How 2025 shook India’s neighbours
Visuals from protests across South Asian countries (Images/Agencies) “The greatest threat to stability today is not ideology or invasion, but the collapse of political legitimacy.” – Francis Fukuyama, Political scientist, Stanford UniversityIn 2025, India watched with concern as its neighbourhood navigated troubled waters marked by protests, political instability and humanitarian emergencies.Gen Z–led demonstrations in Nepal...
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‘His bail like kaal for us’: Unnao rape survivor to move SC; uproar over relief for Sengar
NEW DELHI: The Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday said that Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail and the Delhi high court decision is like “kaal (death)” for her family and said she will challenge the order in the Supreme Court.“HC decision like ‘kaal (death)’ for us, will challenge order in SC,” the survivor told PTI after...
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‘Two days in Delhi, I get infection’: Gadkari flags severity of air pollution; flags fossil fuel use
NEW DELHI: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari flagged Delhi’s worsening air pollution, saying the capital’s toxic air was so severe that he fell ill after spending just two days in the city, while stressing that the transport sector was a major contributor to the problem.“I stay in Delhi for 2 days...
