Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and Elon Musk have raised concerns over declining birth rates in various countries. Vembu highlights China's '996' work culture and its impact on birth rates, drawing parallels with Japan's economic struggles in the past. He also notes the lack of children in Silicon Valley, indicating potential demographic issues.
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US President Donald Trump Friday announced the world's first 6th generation fighter jet to be built by Boeing. It will be known as F-47, the 47th US president announced adding that 47 is a beautiful number. "It’s something the likes of which nobody has seen before. Nothing in the world comes even close to it," Trump said.
Elon Musk has called for 'fair competition' in the Indian telecom market, reacting to the telecom majors' request to equalise spectrum pricing for satellite services.
India is coordinating with the US on procedural matters for the prompt extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The US Supreme Court's rejection of Rana's petition clears significant legal barriers, enabling Rana's trial in India for his role in the 2008 terrorist attacks that killed 166 people.
The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination endangers public health, prompting NGT to summon UP authorities for not complying with directives to maintain water quality, posing risks of waterborne diseases and environmental harm.
A road accident near Gangasagaram village in Chittoor district resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to 15 others. A private bus traveling from Tirupati to Tamil Nadu's Madurai and Trichy overturned after the driver lost control while avoiding a stationary truck. Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. An inquiry has been ordered to ensure accountability.
Kevin Pietersen criticised a UK journalist for defending England cricket team's lack of practice during their India tour, attributing it to injuries and a tight schedule. Pietersen highlighted the importance of practicing, especially against spin, and questioned the team's preparation efforts. England captain Jos Buttler and former India coach Ravi Shastri also weighed in on the issue.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to introduce a bill for a new direct tax law during the budget session. The focus is on simplifying provisions and making the language more accessible for the common man. The new law will replace the 63-year-old Income Tax Act. The bill will be introduced and potentially tweaked based on feedback from taxpayers and experts.
The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.
Elon Musk highlights that AI models have consumed almost all available human knowledge, leading to a scarcity of real-world data for further training. AI experts, including Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, suggest using synthetic data generated by AI itself. This approach is already employed by industry leaders like Microsoft, Meta, and Google DeepMind to continue advancing AI capabilities.