The US government has reinstated the SEVIS records of 133 students, many of whom are Indian, following a court order. This allows them to continue their studies or OPT programs. While some students' visas were revoked, lawyers argue that SEVIS termination, which the government downplays, significantly impacts a student's legal status, contradicting official guidance.
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, commented on the challenge of competing with Google after web analytics data showed ChatGPT ranking sixth among top websites for January 2025. OpenAI recently made ChatGPT's search feature available to everyone, potentially capturing up to 1% of the search market, challenging established players like Google Search and Microsoft's Bing.
India tops Group A in the Champions Trophy after a dominant win against New Zealand, securing a semifinal face-off with Australia in Dubai. Despite Australia's rain-hit group stage, they remain formidable but will miss star pacer Mitchell Starc. Clear weather is expected on match day with a challenging pitch favoring spinners.
The rupee hit a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar due to global trade war tensions after President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The US dollar index surged, and the Reserve Bank of India might intervene. The Indian stock market also saw significant declines, reflecting investor concerns.
A school peon in Pune was arrested after being caught filming girl students in a changing room. The suspect's cellphone, used for recording, was confiscated. The school's authorities, who promptly informed police and parents, have since fired the peon. The investigation is ongoing to determine if similar incidents occurred before.
Stanford students are showing increasing interest in defense technology careers, influenced by coursework and new campus initiatives. This marks a shift from past sentiments, as graduates now seek roles at firms like Palantir and Anduril, and launch their own defense startups. The Gordian Knot Center supports this growing enthusiasm.
Mumbai's local train services on the Central Railway's main line faced disruptions due to a signalling glitch on the south-bound slow track between Diva and Mumbra stations, causing delays of 15-20 minutes early Tuesday. The issue, reported at 4.55 am, was resolved by 6 am. Overcrowding inconvenienced passengers as 35 lakh daily commuters use the Central Railway network.
Authorities have released the names of 18 victims, including 14 women and five children, who died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes. Families gathered to claim bodies, many without postmortems. Investigations are ongoing, and compensation for victims' families has been announced.
AAP's poor performance in the Delhi elections has further destabilized its standing in Punjab, highlighting a significant drop in vote share from 42% in 2022 to 26% in 2024. The party must address various state issues and improve governance to regain political ground.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Friday. While BSE Sensex was below 75,700, Nifty50 was near 22,900.