Maruti Suzuki is slowing down land acquisition for its second Gujarat factory, a Rs 35,000-crore project, due to sluggish car sales growth. Chairman R C Bhargava stated that current expansion plans in Haryana and Gujarat are sufficient, given the market's 1-2% growth.
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I Periyasamy, Tamil Nadu's rural development minister, will face trial in a disproportionate assets case after the Madras High Court overturned a Dindigul court's discharge order. The court directed the special court to reopen proceedings against Periyasamy, who is accused of amassing assets with his family between 2006 and 2010.
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on 17 December 2024, causing significant damage and loss of life. India expressed condolences and extended a relief assistance of USD 500,000 to support recovery efforts, emphasizing the strong relationship under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). India's commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster response is reaffirmed in this gesture.
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The Champions Trophy Group B match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi. The teams received one point each, remaining in strong positions to reach the semi-finals. South Africa lead the group, followed by Australia, while England and Afghanistan will face off next for a chance to stay in the tournament.
Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI" and 2024 Nobel laureate, is supporting Elon Musk's efforts to prevent OpenAI's shift to a for-profit structure. Hinton, along with other AI experts, fears this restructuring will prioritize profits over safety, potentially undermining the ethical development of AGI. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has long advocated for AI that prioritizes humanity's well-being.
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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar, a participant in Bigg Boss 18, will reunite with her daughter Anoushka during the family week, amidst her supporters Namrata Shirodkar and Mahesh Babu sending heartfelt encouragement. Anoushka shares insights into their reactions to Shilpa's journey.