DeepSeek, a Chinese company, demonstrated its capability to train AI systems with a fraction of Nvidia's chips, causing Nvidia's shares to plummet by over 17%. Despite the setback, Nvidia praised DeepSeek's R1 model as a significant AI advancement, emphasizing the compliance with export controls and potential demand for its GPUs.
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An all-female crew and passenger flight, piloted by Shahrzad Shams, landed in Mashhad, Iran, marking a historic moment for Iranian aviation. The Aseman Airlines flight, called "Iran Banoo," carried 110 passengers to the holy city, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra. While female pilots are increasing in Iran, they remain a minority, highlighting the significance of this milestone.
India confirmed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit from January 25-26 as the chief guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations. This marks Prabowo's first visit to India since taking office in October 2024. India and Indonesia, as Comprehensive Strategic Partners, will use this visit to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global issues. Tensions arose over Prabowo's planned visit to Pakistan immediately after India's Republic Day.
Aligarh Muslim University has introduced guidelines for students from Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, preventing them from commenting on social media about national or international issues. They must seek permission before leaving the city and keep the administration informed of their movements. Disciplinary actions will be taken for violations, following recent protests over objectionable comments by Bangladeshi students.
Bombay High Court intervened on behalf of a PG medical aspirant, Kalyani Chakrawar, who was denied participation in AIIMS Kalyani admission counselling due to a missed flight. The court deemed the case exceptional and directed AIIMS authorities to allow her in the ongoing admission process. She had an all-India rank of 119.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district found weapons, grenades, and supplies while searching for terrorists hiding in the forested area. On the operation's third day, troops engaged in gunfire after detecting suspicious movement. The Special Operations Group acted on intelligence about terrorists hiding in a local nursery. The area remains under tight security.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a video showcasing the impressive bowling action of Sushila Meena, a young talent from rural Rajasthan. Tendulkar likened her smooth left-arm pace to that of Zaheer Khan, sparking widespread praise and highlighting the untapped potential in India's grassroots cricket. This recognition could open doors to a brighter future for young talents like Sushila.
In Pakistan's Balochistan province, armed militants hijacked a passenger train, killing three people and taking over 450 hostages. Security forces responded swiftly, rescuing more than 100 passengers and killing 16 militants. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which unfolded as militants targeted the train by blowing up the railway track.
Pushpa 2 is set to cross Rs 1200 crore in India now. The movie recorded its lowest number ever on fifth Friday but may see a jump over this weekend.
China's President Xi Jinping met top private sector entrepreneurs, including Alibaba's Jack Ma, signaling a policy change after strict regulations on the tech sector. This meeting aims to revive the economy and support private enterprises amid competition with the US. Entrepreneurs are looking for tangible policy changes to support growth and investment.