OpenAI and Microsoft are in critical talks to convert Microsoft’s $14 billion investment into equity as OpenAI becomes a for-profit entity. Issues around equity stake and governance rights complicated the negotiations, while financial strains and OpenAI’s diversification efforts, including a $10 billion computing deal with Oracle, add tension to their partnership.
Read MoreFormer Pakistan batsman Basit Ali criticized Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for losing his wicket cheaply during the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand. Jaiswal’s dismissal left fans and experts frustrated as India needed stability after a poor first innings. Ali stressed the importance of staying at the crease to support the...
Read MoreFormer Delhi minister Satyender Jain, recently granted bail by the Rose Avenue Court, accused the central government of using legal cases to stifle AAP leaders and political change efforts. Jain, arrested for money laundering, described his detention as politically motivated and recalled severe hardships during his imprisonment, including significant weight loss and solitary confinement.
Read MorePollution due to waste burning in Delhi is set to increase as winter approaches, with poor air quality projected from October 21 onward. Biomass burning significantly affects PM2.5 and PM10 levels. Authorities have urged residents to use electric heaters to minimize waste burning and its impact on air quality.
Read MoreA 19-year-old preparing for a chartered accountancy exam jumped off Bawadia Kalan ROB in Bhopal, dying from his injuries. Shortly before, Anil Golia called his brother, asking him to take care of their parents. The reasons remain unclear, and an investigation is underway. The family reported no visible problems or issues before the incident.
Read MoreIn 2023, road crashes in India claimed nearly 1.73 lakh lives and left 4.63 lakh injured, marking a record high. Two-wheeler riders, particularly those without helmets, accounted for 44 per cent of the fatalities. Experts urge proactive measures, such as building separate lanes for two-wheelers and enhancing traffic engineering.
Read MoreIn Muzaffarnagar, a five-year-old boy was allegedly killed by two men after he resisted their sexual advances. His body was found in a sugarcane field, prompting an investigation. One suspect, identified by a torn shirt sleeve, confessed. Both suspects have been arrested. The boy was visiting for the Dussehra festival.
Read MoreApple’s iPhone 16 sees a 20% sales increase in China within the first three weeks, driven by a smooth production ramp-up, a consistent pricing strategy, and a surge in Pro model purchases. However, competition from local brands and an economic slowdown pose potential challenges.
Read MoreSpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites from Florida, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and the first stage landed on a drone ship. This marked the 17th flight for the booster. SpaceX has completed 96 Falcon 9 missions in 2024, with two-thirds focused on Starlink.
Read MoreIn a remote part of Abujhmarh, the Bhoomkal School, run by volunteers in an area once controlled by Maoists, serves as the only educational hope for children. Villagers from 12 panchayats have requested government affiliation and support to secure the school’s future.
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