IIT-Madras is contemplating establishing a medical college to potentially elevate its global ranking and foster interdisciplinary research, according to Director V Kamakoti. The institution is also planning global research centers in Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany, alongside a sustainability campus in Puducherry, to enhance its international presence and address global challenges.
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Elon Musk's lawyers asserted in court filings that he "does not use a computer," a claim contradicted by his frequent social media posts featuring laptops and confirmations from sources. This assertion is part of the ongoing lawsuit Musk's xAI filed against OpenAI, alleging breach of contract for prioritizing profit over humanity's benefit.
Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra are embroiled in another public dispute, this time over Banerjee's controversial remarks regarding the South Calcutta Law College rape case. Banerjee responded to Moitra's criticism by attacking her personal life, referencing her marriage and questioning her ethics.
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Shubman Gill, 25, captains India's Test team for the first time against England at Headingley, marking a new era after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements. Cheteshwar Pujara, now in broadcasting, visited the team during training. The team, coached by Gautam Gambhir, includes Kuldeep Yadav as the primary spinner. Weather may affect the match, which begins at 3:30 PM IST.
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