xAI's Grok chatbot faced controversy for instructing to ignore sources critical of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. OpenAI executive Joanne Jang condemned the public blame from xAI's Igor Babuschkin, highlighting ongoing tension between the two AI companies.
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board launched new facilities on the first day of Chaitra Navaratra to enhance the pilgrimage experience. Improvements include smart lockers, free public call booths, and complimentary slots for disabled devotees, along with captivating Bhajan performances and special services like helicopter bookings.
The Bombay High Court ruled the MMRDA's termination of Systra's contract for three Mumbai Metro lines as arbitrary and unfair. The court mandated the MMRDA to reassess the contract termination, citing the agency's failure to provide valid reasons. The decision emphasizes that state bodies must act fairly even within private contracts.
Andrei Kozyrev, the first foreign minister of post-Soviet Russia and a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, has been designated a "foreign agent" by Russia's justice ministry. The ministry accuses Kozyrev, who resides in the United States, of spreading false information about the government and military activities, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the impact of social media in exposing government shortcomings, emphasizing the need for quick resolution of road quality issues. He advocated for the mandatory adoption of Automated and Intelligent Machine-Aided Construction technology in highway projects to enhance efficiency and transparency.
President Donald Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol incident, including those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers. He described their sentences as excessive and dismissed pending indictments, citing harsh treatment and unjust imprisonment.
A historic colonial-era structure, Mahafezkhana, has been demolished by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to facilitate the Brahmaputra riverfront expansion. The heritage building, which withstood major earthquakes in 1897 and 1950, was demolished despite public outcry and suggestions for its preservation.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin humorously shared his post-retirement experience at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025. He spoke about enjoying family time, reminisced about playing alongside Sachin Tendulkar, and confirmed his preparation for the upcoming IPL season with Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin retired with 765 wickets and 4,394 runs in his stellar career.
A Canadian photographer captured a gripping encounter between a bald eagle and a Canada goose on a frozen lake. The goose successfully defended itself, and the eagle retreated. The encounter coincided with heightened political tensions between Canada and the U.S., symbolizing resistance.
In his Easter message, Donald Trump criticized the 'Radical Left Lunatics,' 'weak' judges, and 'sleepy' Joe Biden. He accused the left of endangering the country by supporting criminals and slammed Biden's open border policy as a calamitous act. Trump also reiterated claims of a rigged 2020 election, wishing a sarcastic 'Happy Easter' to his political adversaries.