Nvidia experienced a historic $589 billion market value loss, triggered by Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI breakthrough. DeepSeek's affordable R1 AI model, rivaling top Silicon Valley models, raised concerns about sustainability and affected major tech stocks. This development signifies a significant challenge to US dominance in AI, prompting a reevaluation of AI investment economics.
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Union minister Piyush Goyal criticized Congress for their handling of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, alleging leniency towards Ajmal Kasab. Welcoming Tahawwur Rana's extradition, opposition leaders demanded a fair trial, with some calling for the death penalty. Politicians cautioned against politicising the issue, emphasising the need for justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the attacks.
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja criticizes the backlash faced by Ranveer Allahbadia for his comments on a show, questioning why Sundar Pichai isn’t held accountable for similar content on YouTube. Taneja highlights the excessive legal actions against Allahbadia and associates, suggesting it's unfair and disproportionate, and emphasizes the need for a balanced justice system.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) begin their IPL campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With explosive hitters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, SRH have the potential to set high scores. The match will be captained by Pat Cummins, with SRH’s experienced bowling led by Mohammed Shami, contrasting with an underwhelming RR missing their captain Sanju Samson.
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the chairman of the 23rd Law Commission by the Central Government. The commission's responsibilities include submitting a report on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), studying laws impacting the poor, and identifying laws hindering India's economic progress. The 23rd Law Commission will be functional until August 2027.
BJP reveals its final list of candidates for the 70 Delhi assembly seats, allocating two seats to allies JD-U and LJP-Ram Vilas, to strengthen the NDA's position ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. Notable contestants include Shikha Rai, Poonam Sharma, and Ramesh Bidhuri.
The US Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, following a 5-4 ruling. US District Judge Amir Ali must clarify the directive's timeline. Organizations affected by the funding freeze had reduced services and laid off workers. The administration cited changing conditions and case-by-case reviews for the freeze.
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The Supreme Court directed the plea against the Bihar Public Service Commission’s 70th Preliminary Exam to the Patna High Court instead. Allegations of a paper leak led to protests and police action, but BPSC limited cancellations to one center. Despite assurances, protests continued, resulting in violence and restrictions in Patna.