Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on the arrival of his baby boy, who will spend time in the NICU. Nadella described parenthood as a profound and beautiful experience. In other news, Altman and Perplexity AI chief Aravind Srinivas had a friendly exchange about the strengths of their respective AI models.
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Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,200, Nifty50 was near 23,100.
The Royal Society will hold a meeting on March 3 to discuss the principles regarding public pronouncements and behaviors of its Fellows. This follows an open letter from over 2,700 scientists questioning Elon Musk's membership due to his promotion of unfounded conspiracy theories and behavior on social media.
During the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia, Steve Smith narrowly avoided being dismissed when an Axar Patel delivery hit his bat, pad, and grazed the stumps without dislodging the bails. The rare event left the stadium in awe and commentators noted the unusual occurrence, highlighting cricket's unpredictable nature.
India and Australia will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Despite Australia’s previous win, Ricky Ponting sees India as favourites due to their familiarity with the conditions. Ponting acknowledges India’s batting depth and potential tactical advantages but warns against underestimating the Australian side in high-stakes matches.
Donald Trump stated that the European Union was initially formed to undermine the US and rejected Ukraine's Nato membership. He emphasised European responsibility for Ukraine's security and announced a visit from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump proposed a critical minerals deal, following negotiations over US aid repayments, while seeking an end to the Ukraine war.
A woman from Greater Noida was defrauded of over Rs 51 lakh in a stock trading scam. She was persuaded to invest by a man with supposedly 15 years of experience in the stock market. The victim borrowed money from relatives and friends to invest, but the fraudsters eventually broke off all contact.
A pre-dawn collision between a truck and an LPG tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway resulted in a series of explosions, killing 14 and injuring thirty-three. The impact ruptured the tanker, igniting a massive fire that engulfed over forty vehicles, including sleeper buses. Several individuals remain missing, including passengers of a bus and the tanker's driver.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 due to age-related conditions. Singh, who retired from Rajya Sabha after 33 years, is remembered for his pivotal role in India's economic reforms. Known for his integrity, he expressed confidence that history would treat him kindly despite criticism during his tenure.
Delhi CM Atishi criticises Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena for not addressing high ammonia levels in Delhi's water and prioritizing political directives. Atishi accuses Saxena of ignoring the welfare of Delhi's residents and defending the Haryana government over water contamination issues.