The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines for political parties to ensure transparency in AI-generated campaign materials. This advisory mandates clear labeling of synthetic content and includes a voter awareness campaign with auto-rickshaws in Delhi to encourage electoral participation.
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Juna Akhara expelled mahant Kaushal Giri for accepting a 13-year-old girl as a 'donation' from her family and initiating her as a monk. The girl was returned to her family, and a new age limit of 22 years has been set for women seeking sainthood. This decision followed objections from top saints and legal concerns.
In 2024, India experienced the second highest number of internet shutdowns globally, with 84 instances, narrowly behind Myanmar's 85. The report highlights that India, along with Myanmar, Pakistan, and Russia, accounted for 71% of the global total in shutdowns. Manipur, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir were the most affected regions in India.
US officials are challenging European regulations targeting American tech firms. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the EU's Digital Services Act. President Trump vowed retaliatory measures against countries imposing penalties on US tech companies. The administration is also opposing Europe's Digital Markets Act, which affects companies like Meta and Google.
In 2025, there will be two solar and two lunar eclipses, but India will only witness the full lunar eclipse in September, according to officials from Ujjain's Jiwaji Observatory. The first three eclipses will not be visible in India, including a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial solar eclipse in March and September.
Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit arm, provoking a response from CEO Sam Altman who countered with an offer to buy Twitter. The board of OpenAI supports Altman, and the company is seeking a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank.
President Trump dismissed concerns of a security breach after a journalist was accidentally included in a group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes, calling it a minor glitch. Trump defended National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the administration's overall stringent communication protocols were emphasized.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir expresses his optimism about Pakistan's chances in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting their recent victories in Australia and South Africa. He also shares his disappointment regarding India's refusal to send their cricket team to Pakistan, emphasizing hope for future resolution of such issues.
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have led to deadly border clashes, killing at least eight individuals and injuring 13 others, including civilians. The conflict, intensified by Pakistani airstrikes on alleged militant camps in Afghanistan, underscores the complex dynamic between the nations plagued by cross-border militancy and increasing distrust.
The GATE 2025 results have been announced by IIT Roorkee on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The exam, held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, tested candidates through MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions. Scorecards include personal details, marks obtained, qualifying marks, and All India Rank.