A Rajasthan family's dream of a new life in London ended tragically when the Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, claiming 265 lives. Dr. Komi Vyas, her husband, and their three children were eagerly anticipating their reunion in the UK after years of planning.
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ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot by OpenAI, faced a major global disruption. Users across India, the US, and the UK reported issues with the web, app, login, and APIs. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, citing elevated error rates and latency. Services like APIs, ChatGPT, and Sora were affected. The company is investigating the cause of the degraded performance.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel's ongoing military offensive against Iran, claiming the destruction of key military and nuclear assets. This operation, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion,' follows Iran's missile attack on Israeli territory, which Israel views as crossing a red line. Netanyahu urged the Iranian people to rise against their regime, as fears of regional escalation intensify amid the conflict.
Amazon's retail division is freezing its 2025 hiring budget, maintaining flat headcount operating expenses compared to 2024, according to an internal email. This shift to budget-based hiring, part of CEO Jassy's cost-cutting campaign, gives managers spending limits and flexibility to hire contractors. Despite the freeze, Amazon emphasizes that hiring continues based on individual business needs.
A leaked FSB document exposes Russia's deep-seated distrust of China, viewing it as a significant espionage threat despite public displays of unity. The memo details alleged Chinese efforts to steal technology, recruit experts, and gather intelligence on military operations, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine and Arctic development.
Indian Railways is set to enhance short-distance travel by introducing 50 new Namo Bharat trains and 100 Mainline EMUs. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced these additions, with Namo Bharat trains, inspired by Vande Bharat, offering premium travel at speeds up to 130 kmph.
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The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has declared the AP Inter Supplementary and Betterment Results 2025. Students who appeared in the exams held from May 12 to May 20 can now check their subject-wise marks online at resultsbie.ap.gov.in using their hall ticket number. Successful candidates can proceed with college admissions, while those who did not clear all subjects will get another chance in the upcoming supplementary exams announced soon.