Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Qatar Emir, on a two-day state visit, aims to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and new technology. Key meetings will be held with prominent Indian officials including PM Modi, President Murmu, and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the AI Summit. The visit emphasizes strengthening India-France relations, with discussions on strategic cooperation and AI. Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron and inaugurate India's first consulate in Marseille. Modi also received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora.
US Vice President JD Vance praised PM Modi's views on AI fostering economic growth at the AI Action Summit in Paris. Both leaders emphasized that AI would enhance productivity and create new job opportunities, contrary to fears of job displacement. PM Modi also stressed the importance of unbiased AI systems.
After a significant defeat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, the AAP alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct and claimed systemic bias against them. Despite raising earlier concerns, AAP only secured 22 seats. Party leaders, including former CM Arvind Kejriwal, acknowledged their loss and pledged to serve as a constructive opposition.
Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder who broke into his Bandra penthouse. The incident, which took place around 2.30 am, left Khan with multiple injuries. He was quickly taken to Lilavati Hospital for surgery and is now out of danger. The suspect, demanding money, later fled the scene via the fire escape stairwell.
In the Dhela zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve, forest staff found a deceased tigress with a crushed skull, likely due to a confrontation with elephants. This marks the fifth reported tiger death in Uttarakhand this year. Authorities have increased patrolling and ruled out poaching as the body parts were intact.
Europe's largest chip company ASML views the emergence of China's DeepSeek as a positive, despite initial market jitters. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlights the benefits of cost-efficient AI models, emphasizing the broader potential for AI-related chip demand across various applications, rather than just large model training.
Harry Brook, England's new white-ball captain, commits to national duties. He prioritizes playing for England over franchise cricket for now. Brook aims to participate in all England series. He acknowledges the need for occasional breaks. Brook expresses his desire to win the Ashes. He will likely play in The Hundred.
The Centre imposed President's rule in Manipur following CM N Biren Singh's resignation and unsuccessful attempts to form an alternative government. The assembly remains in suspended animation, with Governor Ajay Bhalla overseeing the state, aiming to create a neutral setting for peace talks between Meitei and Kuki-Zo leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that he doesn't waste time thinking about memes or online chatter, reflecting on his journey and principles. He discussed his non-foodie habits and experiences from his youth, including learning Hindi while selling tea. The 'Melodi meme' with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni also went viral.