OpenAI's ChatGPT faces a global outage, mainly affecting users creating Studio Ghibli-styled avatars. CEO Sam Altman urges users to reduce image generation due to resource strain. OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is working on a fix and may temporarily introduce rate limits while improving efficiency. The issues highlight the rising demand and challenges for the AI service.
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Mohammad Azim from Meerut was deceived during his nikah ceremony in Shamli. Instead of marrying the expected 21-year-old Mantasha, he discovered the bride was her 45-year-old mother, Tahira. Azim alleges his brother and sister-in-law orchestrated the switch and threatened him with a false rape case when he protested.
Rahul Gandhi visited patients at AIIMS Delhi, on Wednesday, listening to their problems and promising support. Struggling with long waits and government insensitivity, patients endure hardships, including improper treatment. Among them, a blood cancer patient’s family received a cash support commitment. Gandhi highlighted the Congress party's resilience and ideological fight against BJP and RSS.
Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, faces scrutiny due to his extensive investments in Chinese tech firms, including those with ties to the People's Liberation Army. This has sparked concerns among investors about potential conflicts of interest, especially given Intel's role in supplying chips to the US Department of Defense.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulated the Indian cricket team and Captain Rohit Sharma for their Champions Trophy 2025 win against New Zealand. Nadella, a known cricket enthusiast, especially praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s performances. His congratulatory post on X garnered immense engagement. Nadella’s passion for cricket continues to be expressed through public platforms and events.
Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, will face Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals in a crucial IPL match. While DC sits second with five wins, LSG is fifth. Pant's poor form is a concern for Lucknow, while Axar's bowling struggles worry Delhi. Lucknow's home games on red soil have resulted in losses, adding pressure.
Government-run liquor stores in British Columbia are removing US-made alcohol brands from Republican-led states following American tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian provinces are following suit, promoting domestic products and urging citizens to buy Canadian-made items. The move responds to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump targeting Canadian imports.
Two flights carrying nearly 190 Venezuelans deported from the US landed in Caracas, marking the first repatriation under a new US-Venezuela agreement. Many deportees have alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. While this could signal a shift in US-Venezuela relations, concerns arise over potential retaliation against returnees by Maduro’s regime.
PM Narendra Modi emphasized India's increasing demand for high-speed trains and expressed optimism about the imminent operation of the first bullet train. He highlighted several initiatives to modernize transport infrastructure, including new railway projects and the expansion of networks in J&K, aimed at enhancing connectivity and creating opportunities for development.