Rebels set ablaze the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the former Syrian president and father of Bashar al-Assad, in Qardaha, Latakia province. The mausoleum, also containing the remains of other Assad family members, was destroyed following the rebels' swift capture of key cities and Assad's subsequent departure from power, ending the family's five-decade rule.
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Asian markets faced a sharp decline due to escalating US-China trade tensions. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index significantly dropped. Investors rushed to safer assets like yen and gold. President Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods triggered retaliatory measures from Beijing. Wall Street also experienced a major sell-off. Global talks are expected as countries seek to address trade imbalances.
The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the devastating earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, which caused significant destruction, including the collapse of a high-rise building in Bangkok. He assured that India is prepared to provide all possible assistance and has directed authorities to remain on standby. Emergency response efforts are underway in both countries.
Tesla investor Ross Gerber has called for Elon Musk's removal as CEO, criticizing the Tesla board for negligence and the brand erosion following Musk's Twitter acquisition. Gerber, with substantial Tesla shares, believes Musk's divided attention harms Tesla and argues for a dedicated CEO to refocus on the core business.
The Delhi High Court ruled that individuals with HIV cannot be denied employment or promotion, emphasizing the obligation for 'reasonable accommodation.' It ordered the CAPF to review the cases of three personnel denied promotions or appointments due to their HIV status, stating such denials violate the HIV Act and are discriminatory.
Navdeep Singh, 21, is being deported from the US to India for the second time in eight months. His family spent Rs 55 lakh on his attempts to migrate to the US, but both efforts failed. Navdeep's father, who runs a small sweets shop, and his family are struggling financially and are awaiting his return.
Following the tragic death of Air India Express First Officer Armaan after a Srinagar-Delhi flight, the DGCA has launched a thorough investigation. The probe will examine his medical history, airport medical care, and adherence to rostering protocols. ALPA has highlighted the urgent need for improved pilot rest regulations and mental health support within the aviation industry, emphasizing concerns about pilot welfare and working conditions.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating allegations of certain Canadian colleges and Indian entities involved in money laundering and human trafficking. The probe follows the death of an Indian family attempting to cross the Canada-US border. Authorities uncovered a network facilitating illegal immigration under the guise of academic admissions.
ChatGPT gained one million users within an hour following the release of its free Ghibli-style image generation feature, powered by GPT-4. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced this unprecedented surge, comparing it to the app's initial viral success. The new feature's popularity led to temporary limitations on free image generations to prevent overwhelming OpenAI's GPUs.