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Suchir Balaji, a former Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher at OpenAI, has been found dead in his apartment in San Francisco. The 26-year-old reportedly died by suicide, with no evidence of foul play, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Balaji’s body was discovered on November 26 at his apartment on Buchanan Street, as reported by […]
The Swiss government has announced the suspension of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India, a move that may increase taxes on Indian companies operating in Switzerland and affect Swiss investments in India. According to a statement issued by Switzerland’s Finance Department on December 11, the suspension follows a […]
India is the third most obese country in the world, after the United States and China. Obesity rates in India have increased significantly since COVID-19. Therefore, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) inaugurated its 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024,” in Ahmedabad on Friday to discuss obesity, one of the most […]
Approximately 400 IndiGo passengers have been stuck at Istanbul Airport for over a day due to extensive flight delays from Istanbul to Delhi and Mumbai. Travelers have taken to social media to voice their frustration, citing poor airline communication, insufficient food and inadequate accommodations. The issues began when the flight from Istanbul to Delhi, initially […]
Three individuals were arrested in Gujarat’s Patan district on Friday with four tonnes of red sanders valued at Rs 2.5 crore. On a tip from Andhra Pradesh’s Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force, Patan Deputy Superintendent of Police KK Pandya disclosed that Pareshji Thakor, Hansraj Joshi of Mehsana and Uttam Soni of Deesa town in Banaskantha […]
Around 5% of India’s population faces morbid obesity, highlighting the urgent need for action. In response, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) is hosting the 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024”. The three-day event began in Ahmedabad on Friday. Supported by the World Obesity Federation, the event has brought together over […]
Allu Arjun, arrested and placed in 14 days’ judicial custody following the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of Pushpa 2, has now been granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. The incident, which occurred on December 4, raised widespread concerns about crowd management […]
Families have accused the AI platform Character.ai of inciting negative conduct in children through its chatbot exchanges in a major lawsuit filed in Texas. A 17-year-old kid was told by this AI chatbot platform that killing his parents may be a “reasonable response” when they placed restrictions on his screen time. Major concerns have been […]
The Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to Abhijit Mondal, the former officer-in-charge of Tala police station and Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with the rape and murder case of a doctor. Ghosh was charged with tampering with the evidence in the case, while Mondal was […]
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has expressed deep concerns over the repeated bomb threats directed at schools in the national capital. Kejriwal raised concerns about the possible psychological and academic impact on children, stating that if these instances persist unchecked, they may interfere with their education and general well-being. “This is […]
Now, Open Standing Weight Bearing MRI is available for patients with spine problems in Gujarat. Ahmedabad Stavya Spine Hospital has introduced this diagnostic machine. State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated it on Thursday. The advanced spine diagnostic machine is manufactured by Esaote SpA Italy. Dheeraj Nasa, country business director – Esaote Subsidiary (India and Indian […]
Dog owners in Ahmedabad are being urged to register their pets as the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) introduces a new online system starting January 1, 2025. The civic body has made it mandatory for all pet dog owners to complete the registration process by March, with the aim of improving the management of pet ownership […]
If you wanted to check out the Bespoke Art Gallery earlier, you had to phone in and make an appointment. Once you arrived, one of the employees would unlock the door and hover around as you looked at the art. The idea seemed to be to keep out the hoi polloi and restrict the number of visitors. […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until December 16 following a heated exchange on Friday between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge during a dispute over the no-confidence motion against the Chairman. Claiming that he would “sacrifice his life for the country” and accusing the opposition of disrespecting the constitution, the RS […]
As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office next month, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released data revealing that 17,940 undocumented Indians are among the individuals slated for deportation. This figure places India 13th on a list of 208 nations, with the total number of individuals on the non-detained docket with […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation School Board has announced a scheme called the ‘Bal Gopal Bachat Bank Yojana’, aimed at children aged 5 to 18 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative seeks to instil a habit of saving, discourage the consumption of junk food and help cover future higher education expenses. On Thursday, the initiative was […]
A tinsel garland, presented to and worn by Mahatma Gandhi during the historic Dandi March of the Indian freedom struggle in 1930, remains available for bidding after failing to reach its estimated guide price of £20,000–30,000 at a UK auction this week. The garland, enclosed in folded paper wrappers inscribed in Gujarati, is believed to […]
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been taken into custody by police over a stampede that occurred during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad on December 4. The incident resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman, leaving her nine-year-old son critically injured. Authorities had registered a case against the management of Sandhya […]
The Supreme Court of India has urged judicial officers to avoid social media platforms and refrain from publicly expressing opinions on judgments, emphasising the importance of discretion and impartiality. Judges, the court remarked, must “live like a hermit and work like a horse,” eschewing any display of showiness. A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and […]
In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Union Cabinet approved the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, igniting widespread political discussions, particularly regarding the tenure of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly and upcoming elections in the state. The proposal, if enacted, could extend the term of the Gujarat Assembly beyond December […]
