Microsoft has established a new engineering division, CoreAI — Platform and Tools, to focus on developing foundational AI technologies and tools. Led by Jay Parikh, the division aims to build an integrated AI-first application stack, enhancing AI performance and safety across different domains. This move aligns with Microsoft's goal of becoming a leader in AI infrastructure and applications.
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World No.1 chess champion Magnus Carlsen exited the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after a dress code violation in Round 9. Penalized for wearing jeans, Carlsen refused to comply, leading to his removal from that round. Carlsen expressed frustration with FIDE and announced his decision to skip the Blitz section.
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The BJP accuses AAP of aiding illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants in Delhi by providing them with official documents to use them as a vote bank. AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, refute these claims, alleging BJP's attempts to manipulate votes. Delhi Police recently arrested 11 individuals related to illegal immigration.
The Gujarat High Court upheld a labour court's ruling, stating that denying leave encashment to an employee violates constitutional rights. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation had refused to pay retired employee Sadgunbhai Solanki's earned leave encashment after he resigned from his position. The court emphasized that earned leave encashment is a right and similar to salary.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings opted for team success over personal milestones in an IPL match, contrasting with past incidents involving Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Iyer, close to a hundred, encouraged his partner to keep hitting. This act has reignited discussions on individual achievements versus team-first mentality, sparking comparisons with Kohli and Dhoni's previous actions.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah confirmed relatives' ownership of the Gulmarg hotel linked to a controversial fashion show during Ramzan, amidst political backlash. BJP accused him of ties due to models staying at Nedous Hotel. Amid inquiry, organisers apologised, citing unintentional offense, and the CM assured action if laws were broken.
In a rare turn of events, Pappu Yogi filed a police complaint against himself after a tragic accident near Prantij toll plaza claimed the life of his eight-year-old daughter, Priyanka. Yogi, while driving his family from Mumbai to their village in Rajasthan, lost control of the car due to blinding lights, resulting in the fatal incident.
The Bombay High Court stayed a special court's order for an FIR against ex-SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others for alleged regulatory violations. Justice Shivkumar Dige highlighted the lack of specific allegations. Four weeks are given for a reply affidavit. The case involves allegations of fraud related to a 1994 BSE company listing.
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