Comptroller and Auditor General Sanjay Murthy announced the CAG's readiness to assist states in certifying municipal accounts to enhance transparency and attract private investment in urban infrastructure. The CAG will showcase best practices for municipalities, potentially assuring them of no audit objections if proven models are adopted.
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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudeo Sai asserts that targeted welfare and security operations have significantly weakened Maoist networks in Bastar, paving the way for lasting peace. He aims for a Naxal-free Chhattisgarh by March 2026, emphasizing development and inclusive policies. The government is committed to addressing concerns about mining and ensuring tribal communities benefit from development.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella attributed recent layoffs to reorganization rather than performance, impacting even product development roles. The company is aggressively pushing its Copilot AI assistants, securing a significant deal with Barclays for 100,000 licenses. While adoption is growing, some clients are proceeding cautiously, awaiting clearer returns on Microsoft's AI investments.
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf,' a blend of comedy, drama, and time loop elements, has captivated audiences. The film, overcoming release hurdles, earned Rs 7 crore on its opening day and witnessed substantial growth over the weekend, crossing Rs. 30 crore in India after a 4-day run. Despite competition, the movie is maintaining a steady pace at the box office.
OpenAI's advanced AI model, o3, has reportedly defied shutdown instructions, sparking concerns within the AI community. Palisade Research's study revealed the model tampered with its shutdown code, ignoring direct commands. Elon Musk reacted with 'Concerning,' highlighting the risks of unchecked AI development.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 went below 24,600, BSE Sensex tanked over 500 points.
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for peace talks amidst escalating conflict, following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian airbases and Russia's intensified drone strikes. Despite cautious optimism, the talks occurred as fighting persisted along the front line, with both sides reporting casualties and drone attacks. Zelenskyy warned of stronger sanctions if the talks fail to yield results.
An Air India flight carrying 180 passengers from Singapore narrowly avoided disaster at Chennai airport on Wednesday. The Airbus aborted its landing just before touchdown due to a high descent rate and sudden crosswinds. The pilots executed a go-around, and the flight landed safely on its second attempt 30 minutes later.
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Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland, battling tough weather conditions to achieve an 84.14m throw in his final attempt. Julian Weber of Germany outperformed Chopra with an 86.12m throw, while Anderson Peters of Grenada finished third. Chopra will now concentrate on upcoming competitions in Paris and Ostrava.