Artificial Intelligence is subtly reshaping Delhi’s higher education, transforming student learning into a streamlined but superficial process. A CPRG survey reveals heavy AI reliance for research and writing, yet trust in its accuracy remains low. While students embrace convenience, educators worry about eroded critical thinking and academic depth, exposing a policy vacuum amid accelerating digital dependence.
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Elon Musk has declared that exposing the Jeffrey Epstein files will be a "top priority" for his new political venture, the America Party, escalating his feud with Donald Trump. Musk questioned Trump's credibility, demanding the release of the files. This comes after the DOJ and FBI concluded Epstein was not murdered and had no blackmail list, despite Musk's previous claims.
Renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away in the early hours of Sunday at his residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad. He was 83 and had been battling illness for the past few days. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he carved a unique space for himself in Telugu cinema, featuring in over 750 films.
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