To celebrate April Fools' Day 2025, Minecraft introduced a 'mob animator' feature allowing players to combine different mobs for unique results. Available for 24 hours on Minecraft's website, this limited-time Easter egg includes items like TNT, cobblestone, and various mobs for experimental combinations and amusing effects.
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India has responded to Pakistan’s claims about Prime Minister Modi's comments on India-Pakistan relations, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace. India reiterated that Pakistan should focus on vacating illegally occupied territories instead of spreading misinformation.
Bangladesh's interim government claims that attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, are politically motivated, despite evidence suggesting communal intolerance. Since August 2024, 115 cases have been registered, with 100 arrests made. Officials report that only 20 incidents were communal and the rest politically driven, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy towards such violence.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim honored Dr Manmohan Singh on 'X', highlighting Singh's contributions to India's economic rise and his unwavering integrity. Recalling Singh's support during Anwar's incarceration, including offering scholarships for Anwar's children, Anwar celebrated Singh's humanity and kindness. This heartfelt tribute reflected their shared commitment to fighting corruption and Singh's inspiring legacy.
An SUV plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd in New Orleans, causing at least 10 deaths and injuring 30 others. The driver later exited the vehicle and opened fire, leading to a shootout with police, who killed the suspect. The incident is under FBI investigation, with authorities terming it a deliberate attack but not a terrorist event.
Ed Sheeran, currently on a tour of India, visited his friend Arijit Singh in Jiaganj, Murshidabad on Monday. The two singers enjoyed a scooter and boat ride together. Singh had previously performed Sheeran's 'Perfect' at a London concert, while Sheeran admired Arijit's 'Tum hi ho'.
A low-intensity explosion occurred near the house of a policeman in Raimal village in Batala police district, marking the twelfth blast targeting police posts since mid-November 2024. Senior Superintendent of Police Suhail Qasim Mir confirmed the blast, emphasizing ongoing investigations to determine its cause.
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Aakash Chopra condemned a fan for editing his commentary to create a misleading video of MS Dhoni in the IPL 2025 match between CSK and RCB. The fake clip falsely linked Chopra's words to Dhoni’s arrival instead of his six. Despite CSK's defeat, Dhoni impressed with 30 not out, setting a new record for the team.
OpenAI is concerned about Chinese companies imitating its advanced AI models and is taking steps to prevent this. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces numerous copyright infringement lawsuits globally, including in India, with accusations of using copyrighted content to train ChatGPT. Indian publishers and media outlets have joined ongoing legal actions over these issues.